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Jena DeMoss: Feel your best yet with these 3 healthy hacks

Healthy eating can sometimes feel confusing and time-consuming – but it doesn’t have to. As a registered dietitian, ...

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Ask A Trooper: Do you need a permit to move a used dock?

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I bought a used boat dock; do I need a permit to get ...

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APS Column: Importance of family engagement

By Derik Gustafson Southgate Elementary School principal In an era where education is changing, the role of family ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Fostering small business growth and job opportunities

Friends and neighbors, Small businesses play a crucial role in our economy and communities by providing essential services ...

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Peggy Keener: The inexplicable Easter Bunny

Please read to the end. We would agree, without question, that Easter is a deeply religious holiday, but ...

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Al Batt: That’s nothing to sneeze at

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you always stir coffee with your right hand? Yes, I’m right-handed. ...

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Carolyn Bogott: Creating life adventures for seniors

Christy Haag, Life Enrichment director at South Grove Lodge Senior Living, can only be described as a dynamo ...

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The Wide Angle: Never wait to be annoyed when it comes to cleaning

I practice a rather technical, time-associated method of cleaning at home called Timed Annoyance Cleaning or as I ...

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Isabelle Reuter: Harnessing the power of exercise: Managing Parkinson’s disease

Exercise is an important tool in managing Parkinson’s disease, offering a range of benefits that can help individuals ...

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APS Column: Austin Public Schools Transition Program prepares students for the next chapter

By Sheri Willrodt Executive Director of Special Services At Austin Public Schools, our vision is to prepare all ...

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Tim Penny: Statewide collaborations for thriving rural communities

As President of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), I have witnessed firsthand the power of collaboration. It is ...

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Nature notes: Canada geese family rearing

By Kendalynn Ross Teacher/Naturalist Intern A month ago, V-shaped flocks peppered our skies. With their populations increasing fast ...

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Al Batt: When do Swedes turn their lights on in the rain

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I never know when it’s raining hard enough to turn on my ...

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Ask A Trooper: Worried about scams when buying a car

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about ...

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Jena DeMoss: Fueling champions — A guide to spring sports nutrition for kids

Spring is here, and your kids are kicking it into high gear with long practices, all-day meets, and ...

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