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Ask a Trooper: How to deal with an overheating vehicle

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: While traveling I see a lot of vehicles pulled over on the side ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Navigating challenges together — LIFE Mower County advocates for families

In Mower County, families facing the journey of raising a child with special needs find a supportive ally ...

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Peggy Keener: Rub-a-dub-dub

Question: what has a shiny corrugated two-sided metal plate framed in wood? Everyone of our mothers had one. ...

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APS Column: Technology tools for safety at APS

By Amy Thuesen APS Director of Technology When you think of technology in schools, you likely picture students ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Bipartisanship is the key to good policy for Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, This week was National Police Week, a time to honor and recognize the dedicated men ...

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Al Batt: Time of lilacs

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My father never hugged me as a child. That’s a shame. He ...

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Julie Clinefelter: Working together to make equitable internet accessible

The Austin Public Library’s hotspot program began in 2015 as an initiative of Vision 2020. Intended as a ...

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The Wide Angle: I might have misheard it through the grapevine

In the quest of becoming some sort of green thumb that doesn’t just let dandelions run rampant on ...

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Ask a Trooper: How to react to a tire blowout

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: We have a new driver in the house. I was trying to explain ...

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APS Column: Engaging Austin, Minnesota youth in Summer Learning Adventures

By Jen Lawhead Community Education Director As the summer months approach, the community of Austin is preparing to ...

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Al Batt: A mattress of fact

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I sent my brother a “get better” card. I’m sorry to hear ...

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Ask A Trooper: Discharging grass on roads is illegal

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I sent you an email asking about the legality of individuals discharging grass ...

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Jena DeMoss: Dietitian’s guide to gluten-free

You may have heard of gluten-free diets, but do you know if you need to follow them or ...

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APS Column: Unlock your potential — Austin Online Academy Summer Acceleration

By Jessica Cabeen Austin Online Academy Principal As school ends, Minnesota students are getting ready for an exciting ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Connecting Minnesota students to high-demand job opportunities

Friends and neighbors, We are in the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session, and there is still ...

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