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Evie Mohrfeld: Mystery Trip a success

This past weekend was our annual one-day Mystery Trip, a trip that creates a lot of interest. Lanesboro ...

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Al Batt: Small town means you are no longer a stranger

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting We should switch to Roman numerals. Who wants to do that? I ...

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Ask a Trooper: What is required regarding the VIN

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I’ve been helping my neighbor prep for sale a 1955 Ford pickup that ...

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The Wide Angle: Tomatoes are haunting my dreams

It was while pondering what is worse — plum skin on the roof of one’s mouth or popcorn ...

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Ask a Trooper: What is a Class D license needed for?

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I’ve never really paid attention but I know that I have a class ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Taste of Mower County — A night of food, fun and fundraising

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 14th Annual Taste of Mower County, a night filled with ...

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Al Batt: No more change in the sofa

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I have memories of making sand castles with my grandfather. Oh, that’s ...

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The Wide Angle: ‘The old man and the lake’

Here I am, just days removed from getting home from a family location in northern Minnesota, getting ready ...

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Peggy Keener: The life (and death) of a bombshell

Born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926, Norma Jean Mortenson Baker began her life as an orphan. ...

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Al Batt: Choose baseball over politics

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You can learn a lot about someone by what they complain about. ...

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Isabelle Reuter: Strength vs Cardio: Finding What Works Best for You

In the world of fitness, the debate between strength and cardio exercise is ongoing. Each has its unique ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Resources for families and businesses affected by flooding

Friends and neighbors, Heavy rains across the state have caused extensive flooding, resulting in destruction, damage and heartache ...

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Tim Penny: Early reading sets a foundation for lifelong success

Summer is a particularly special time of year at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). It’s the time when ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Ask an advocate — Why is it important for people with IDD to be allowed to make their own decisions?

Allowing individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to make their own decisions is crucial for several reasons. ...

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Ask A Trooper: Tail lights must be clearly visible

Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota? Answer: Minnesota law states that “tail lamps shall be plainly ...

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