Opinion
StarWatch: Spring constellations will move into the skies
By Deane Morrison In May the evening sky ushers out the bright winter stars and nudges Leo, the ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Senate approves bipartisan legislation to support Minnesota’s veterans and military members
Friends and neighbors, Supporting our Minnesota veterans and military members is not a partisan issue, and the Senate’s ...
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Rep. Patricia Mueller: Priorities in St. Paul misaligned with the needs of Minnesotans
17.5 billion dollars in a historic surplus; 10 billion dollars in new taxes and fees; A nearly 40% ...
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APS Column: Austin HS Theater presents ‘The Alibis’
By Kim Potter AHS Drama Director This weekend, Austin High School Theater is staging their third production since ...
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Peggy Keener: America’s first house … that white one
Toward the end of the War of 1812, when James Madison was president, the British burned “our house” ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Celebrating community support for LIFE Mower County: A heartfelt thank you
In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, LIFE Mower County extends its sincerest appreciation to all who have contributed ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: Seniors are read for travel
“We’re ready to go somewhere.” That’s what we are hearing around the Mower County Senior Center here in ...
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Al Batt: Terrible at math
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting My family was poor while I was growing up, but we didn’t ...
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Salie Olson: Providing services for the young
First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Salie Olson and I have been the Youth ...
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The Wide Angle: The best stories are those with cats
Sometimes, I have to wonder if I do stories on the Mower County Humane Society because of the ...
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Ask A Trooper: Be wary of hydroplaning after rain
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I know it has been extremely dry but with the anticipation of “April ...
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APS Column: Packer Profile Seminar helps students through the confusion
By Matthew A. Schmit Austin High School Principal In today’s rapidly changing world, students often find themselves overwhelmed ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: What is Senior Travel?
Our travel season is about to begin for 2024. We are a senior club which plans accordingly with ...
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Al Batt: Never a rest area when you need it
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Long time, no see. How are you doing? I’m sorry, but ...
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The Wide Angle: The late night stresses of not sleeping
A lot of things can go through my mind during the listless hours of the morning. Those dark, ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 10
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the New York Knicks is one game in particular to watch on a…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
Just a single top-25 game is on Friday’s college basketball slate. That matchup is the UCLA Bruins squaring…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 10
The NBA slate today, which includes the Milwaukee Bucks squaring off against the Orlando Magic, is sure to…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 10
There is one game featuring a ranked team on Friday’s college basketball schedule. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, January 10
The contests on the Friday college basketball slate for which we have recommended picks against the spread include…