Opinion
Ask A Trooper: Steps following theft of a driver’s license
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft. My driver’s license was among ...
Opinion
Evie Mohrfeld: Travel open house to be held on Feb. 29 at Senior Center
We have been hearing from our travel friends that they are ready to see our schedule for travelers ...
Opinion
Peggy Keener: The very first and possibly the very best
Martha Dandridge was a teenager when she accepted a marriage proposal from Daniel Parke Curtis. He was twenty ...
Opinion
Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up to Paint the Town Pink, which has been off to a hot start with this year’s ...
Opinion
Sen. Gene Dornink: New state flag and seal are not reflective of the people of Minnesota
Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz recently appeared on WCCO Sunday Morning to discuss key issues impacting our state ...
Opinion
APS Column: Looking back at a busy January
By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent As the calendar rolls over into February, Austin Public Schools ...
Opinion
Nature Notes: I spy signs of spring
By Sydney Weisinger Teacher/Naturalist The dark, cold nights are coming to an end as February begins. As a ...
Opinion
Al Batt: February’s smile like none others
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting Hi, Allan. It’s Allen. My apologies. I hate mispronouncing someone’s name. Driving ...
RSS General
Isabelle Reuter: Wellness from within — crafting a heart-healthy lifestyle
A healthy heart is the cornerstone of overall well-being, and adopting an approach through fitness and nutrition can ...
Opinion
Ask A Trooper: Rest stops serve as a safety feature of travel
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Hello, I thought I read somewhere that rest areas help reduce crashes. I ...
Opinion
Rep. Patricia Mueller: New session must begin with law fixes
The lawmaking process is slow by design, to give legislators time to really dig into the implications of ...
Opinion
APS Column: Early childhood programming at Austin Public Schools
By Jennifer Lawhead Community Education Director The Minnesota Department of Education has created a model, called the Successful ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Waving from the open road
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting What’s the name of that guy who was a mnemonist whose elephantine ...
Opinion
Carolyn Bogott: A contributor to the community
Peggy Benzkofer’s calm demeanor, wisdom, and sense of humor have contributed to many areas of our community in ...
Opinion
Ask A Trooper: Headlights should be displayed in the fog
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I have noticed cars that can’t be seen in the day because they ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 11
The Memphis Grizzlies versus the Minnesota Timberwolves is one game in particular to catch on a Saturday NBA…
Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Injury Report Today – January 11
Here’s a look at the injury report for the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-17), which currently has only one player…
January 10 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Friday’s NHL schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those contests is the Los Angeles…
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…