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Jamey Helgeson: Give to the Max Day —Make a lasting impact
By Jamey Helgeson LIFE Mower County This Nov. 21, Give to the Max Day offers a powerful chance ...
Opinion
Nature Notes: Turtles and winter prep
By Katherine Schramek Intern Naturalist/Teacher It’s once again that time of year! The final leaves are beginning to ...
Opinion
Dan Mielke: Who is on the throne?
As I write this one week before election day, I am confident that the outcome is certain ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Compliments to the chef
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting There’s something wrong with this oatmeal. It’s not oatmeal. It’s chicken noodle ...
Opinion
Ask A Trooper: The need to wear a seat belt
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: My vehicle is equipped with airbags. Do I need to wear my seat ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: The stress of filling in an oval on paper
In just under a week’s time I, like so many others, will be casting our votes in the ...
Opinion
Tim Penny: Supporting the ambitions of small towns
In a small town—like my hometown Kiester—everyone knows everyone, and most people want to do their part to ...
Opinion
APS Column: Showing up — Why attendance matters
By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent As the superintendent of Austin Public Schools (APS), I am ...
Columnists
Guest Commentary: Award banquet honorees strike positive note
By Don Leathers Recently, I attended an awards banquet where four members of the Austin area were recognized ...
Opinion
Tim Ruzek: Bridge collapses not long after its built
For more than 20 miles between Austin and St. Ansgar, Iowa, the Cedar River did not have a ...
Opinion
Peggy Keener: Baby news that rocked the world
On July 25, 1978, our world learned of a medical marvel unlike anything it had ever known. A ...
Opinion
Evie Mohrfeld: We’re all looking forward to hearing about Greece
We are anxiously awaiting to hear about some of the highlights from those who have recently returned from ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Doors should not open into traffic
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I was driving through town the other day and a driver opened their ...
Opinion
Phil Burkhart: First show of new ASO season going wild
Live animals! A kid’s carnival! Music from Jaws! For our first concert of the season the Austin Symphony ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: The bad boy of journalism and the quest for clean windows
By now, you are familiar with the bad boy side of Eric Johnson, your editor. The James Dean ...
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How to Watch the Timberwolves vs. Jazz Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 30
The Utah Jazz (10-35) will attempt to stop a seven-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Injury Report Today – January 30
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21), which currently has three players listed,…
NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Jazz Picks for January 30
The Utah Jazz (10-35) will look to end a seven-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves…
January 30 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Thursday’s NHL lineup has lots in store. Among those contests is the Washington Capitals squaring off against the…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, January 30
Thursday’s college basketball schedule has a lot in store. Among the 10 games our computer model likes, in…