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Peggy Keener: The four stages of man are infancy, childhood, adolescence and obsolescence

I want to share with you the life of someone who it would be fair to say, we ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Thanks for making LIFE Mower County’s Beer, Bacon, and Beignets 2024 a success

Wow! We can’t even begin to express how grateful we are for the amazing day we had at ...

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Evie Mohrfeld: Travelers get first trip under their belt

Our Travelers made their first trip of 2024 as we headed to the Sidekick Theatre in Bloomington. “The ...

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Al Batt: Duck or goose?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Well, Lars Larson, look at you. The last time I saw you, ...

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Carolyn Bogott: Jan Muzik is a gift to Austin’s music

The word that best describes Jan Muzik is effervescent! She bubbles over with enthusiasm for life and veritably ...

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Ask A Trooper: Brakes are required on all trailers of 3,000 pounds

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I purchased an old trailer to haul my riding lawn mower around, are ...

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Isabelle Reuter: Finding relief: the benefits of exercise for arthritis management

Exercise is often considered a crucial part of arthritis management, offering many benefits that can alleviate symptoms and ...

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The Wide Angle: Brewing up more of a hobby — and dashing for ice

This past weekend, I took another expensive step into this whole homebrewing thing, with another possible step coming ...

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Thank you for helping shape the future of Austin Public Schools

By Dr. Joey Page Superintendent As part of ongoing efforts to engage the Austin community, Austin Public Schools ...

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Tim Penny: Give the gift of farmland to benefit rural Minnesota

Late last year, a gift of incredible magnitude was made to benefit the future of rural communities across ...

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Phil Burkhart: Austin Symphony brings back Messiah

The Austin Symphony and Symphony Chorus will be bringing back one of the most popular masterworks in music ...

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Ask A Trooper: Drivers required to carry proof of insurance

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: If I am stopped by the police and am asked to show my ...

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Al Batt: Stuck in a day

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting How are you doing? I have a cold, my car has a ...

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The Wide Angle: All we are is dust in the never-ending wind

As a native Minnesotan, I’ve come to understand, accept and even in some instances appreciate the fickle nature ...

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Jena DeMoss: Not your average produce

Be honest: What fruits and vegetables do you have at home right now? Maybe you opt for the ...

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