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Peggy Keener: The holiday treat that never retreats – ever!
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Our Opinion: Concentrate on your mental health this coming year
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APS Column: Special Education Department undergoes program review
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Sarah Lysne: A Poem for Christmas
Evergreen, symbol of everlasting life. Boughs curved like arms reaching to heaven, as if rejoicing with us. Merry ...
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Lookback: Back on the ice — Part 2
By Tim Ruzek Ice skating near downtown Austin continued after the popular Furtney rink on the river closed ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Putting Minnesotans first
Friends and neighbors, 2024 only has a few days left, and then another year is in the history ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: Travel season wraps up, looking to 2025
As our 2024 year of travel comes to a close, we are still sharing photos of the beautiful ...
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Al Batt: A lovely day of 3
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting It’s better to give than receive. That’s true, but I never thought ...
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Ask A Trooper: Rules surrounding the laws and rules of scooters
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Hello, I am looking at getting my kids an e-scooter for Christmas. I ...
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The Wide Angle: Slow the rush of the holidays
I committed the cardinal sin the other day of being responsible and looking at my bank account during ...
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Jena DeMoss: Build the perfect board – dietitian’s twist just in time for holiday entertaining
Enjoying the holiday season and staying on track with your health goals can feel complicated – especially when ...
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Sarah Lysne: The joy of listening
James 1: 19 “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” My ALS has taken away my ability ...
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Lookback: Lacing up for a skate on ice
By Tim Ruzek On a January 1908 evening, about 300 people laced up skates and stepped onto the ...
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Jamey Helgeson: LIFE Mower County has launched Best Buddies Citizens Chapter: Building friendships, creating inclusion
LIFE Mower County has launched a local chapter of Best Buddies Citizens, a program designed to foster meaningful, ...
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Al Batt: Mash those taters
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I know what I’m getting for Christmas. How could you know that? ...
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Where to Watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Minnesota Wild on TV or Streaming Live – January 30
The Montreal Canadiens (24-21-5) and the Minnesota Wild (30-17-4) meet in Montréal, Quebec on January 30, 2025 at…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 30
The Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies is one of five strong options on today’s NBA slate. You…
Cole Caufield Injury Status – Canadiens vs. Wild Injury Report January 30
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Montreal Canadiens (24-21-5), which currently has three players listed,…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 30
The Atlanta Hawks versus the Cleveland Cavaliers is a game to catch on a Thursday NBA schedule that…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, January 30
The Oklahoma Sooners versus the LSU Tigers is one of 11 games on Thursday’s college basketball schedule that…