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Lookback: Here comes Santa Claus
By Tim Ruzek A train whistle sounded in the distance in December 1926 at Austin’s east-side railyard, and ...
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Al Batt: By the numbers
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My wife compares me to Brad Pitt. Really? Yeah, she says I ...
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Ask A Trooper: Distracted Driving can have tragic results
With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information ...
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The Wide Angle: Something smells funny
Christmas is nearly here and in some cases, depending on when you’re reading this exactly, perhaps it’s already ...
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Peggy Keener: The holiday treat that never retreats – ever!
Fruitcake factoid. All fruitcakes are not created equal. I discovered this early on as a small child when ...
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Our Opinion: Concentrate on your mental health this coming year
We’re just a few short days from Christmas and after that a new year. Running up to that ...
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APS Column: Special Education Department undergoes program review
By Sheri Willrodt Executive Director of Special Services As part of our continuous improvement process, Austin Public Schools ...
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Sarah Lysne: A Poem for Christmas
Evergreen, symbol of everlasting life. Boughs curved like arms reaching to heaven, as if rejoicing with us. Merry ...
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Lookback: Back on the ice — Part 2
By Tim Ruzek Ice skating near downtown Austin continued after the popular Furtney rink on the river closed ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Putting Minnesotans first
Friends and neighbors, 2024 only has a few days left, and then another year is in the history ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: Travel season wraps up, looking to 2025
As our 2024 year of travel comes to a close, we are still sharing photos of the beautiful ...
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Al Batt: A lovely day of 3
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting It’s better to give than receive. That’s true, but I never thought ...
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Ask A Trooper: Rules surrounding the laws and rules of scooters
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Hello, I am looking at getting my kids an e-scooter for Christmas. I ...
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The Wide Angle: Slow the rush of the holidays
I committed the cardinal sin the other day of being responsible and looking at my bank account during ...
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Jena DeMoss: Build the perfect board – dietitian’s twist just in time for holiday entertaining
Enjoying the holiday season and staying on track with your health goals can feel complicated – especially when ...
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NFL Week 17 TV Schedule, Streams, Start Times, Channels
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If you’re looking for the best ATS bet to make among the 16 NFL matchups in Week 17,…