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StarWatch: Winter constellations to light the November skies
By Deane Morrison In November the bright winter constellations that have been lighting up the morning sky begin ...
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Ask a Trooper: How to handle a vehicle fire
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I know it was just National Fire Prevention Week. I’ve seen a few ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Thank you for making the 14th annual Taste of Mower County a tremendous success!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 14th Annual Taste of Mower County a tremendous success! We ...
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Al Batt: Trying to make cents of it all
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I don’t understand the mutual funds I bought. I know how you ...
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The Wide Angle: The act of being garden gone
At some point in the near future, I’m going to sit my 50-year-old butt in front of the ...
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APS expands districtwide multi-tiered systems of support
By Sheri Willrodt Executive Director of Special Services At Austin Public Schools, one of our strategic priorities is ...
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Sara Lysne: The joy of being in God’s presence
“Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually!” — I Chronicles 16:11 One of my good ...
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Peggy Keener: Rock around the bedrock, Flintstones chiseled out top spot
Bursting out of her doctor’s office, Wilma squealed, “Yabba-dabba-do, Fred. You’re going to be a father! A tiny ...
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Al Batt: The blooming of election signs
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting It’s a cold, dreary, miserable day. No, it’s not. It’s a beautiful ...
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The Wide Angle: Man, I make really good chili
Sometimes, plans change. It’s a fact of life that plans are rarely set in stone and that some ...
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Ask A Trooper: Rules for driving around school buses
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Hello, we read your column every week. I’ve noticed more often lately on ...
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Jena DeMoss: Simple souped up additions for busy days and nights
As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change colors, we know fall is just around ...
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APS Column: Grading and reporting at Austin Public Schools
By Dr. Katie Baskin Executive Director of Academics & Administrative Services Grading plays a fundamental role in the ...
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Phil Burkhart: The Austin Symphony announces its new season
The Austin Symphony is planning another year of exciting concerts. We begin the season with a family concert ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Tickets still available for the 14th annual Taste of Mower County
Tickets are still available for the 14th annual Taste of Mower County, but they’re going fast! Don’t miss ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 31
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons square off in one of seven exciting games on the NBA schedule…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 31
The Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons take the court in one of many exciting matchups on the…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 30?
Can we anticipate Matthew Boldy lighting the lamp when the Minnesota Wild clash with the Montreal Canadiens at…
Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 30?
Will Marco Rossi light the lamp when the Minnesota Wild play the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 7:00…
Will Joel Eriksson Ek Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 30?
The Minnesota Wild’s upcoming game versus the Montreal Canadiens is slated for Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. Will…