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Our opinion: Journalism can’t be painted broadly

Being a journalist in this day and age isn’t easy, especially these last four years. Working under constant ...

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Our opinion: Partnerships can continue growth

Last week’s news that Xcel Energy plans to revamp its wind towers near Grand Meadow is welcome news ...

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Our opinion: Push for Progress

The news coming out of The Hormel Institute recently is nothing but good news, especially during a time ...

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Free Speech: 1st Amendment doesn’t apply to Twitter, Facebook

The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. While fervent followers of President Donald Trump screamed foul and free speech when ...

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Our opinion: Thinking Positive

We’re just a couple weeks into January and already it’s been rough. I think we can all recognize ...

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Other’s opinion: Speeding uptick making roadways dangerous

The Free Press, Mankato   Lighter traffic isn’t a green light to treat public roadways as race tracks. ...

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Our opinion: Lessons learned?

History is often punctuated by teaching moments. Events happen and we learn from them. The phrase “Hindsight is ...

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Our opinion: Welcomed step forward

It has recently been announced that Minnesota is updating social studies standards to be more inclusive and touching ...

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Other’s opinion: Don’t wait to support nonprofits this year

The Free Press (Mankato) Typically many people make the bulk of their charitable donations toward the end of ...

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Our opinion: A time to refresh

As the new year turns over, there will be many new faces in the political world, from school ...

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Our opinion: The strength you have shown

Thankfully, the end of 2020 is on the visible horizon. Let’s be honest, we’ve been looking forward to ...

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Guest Commentary: Gratitude for the bright spots of 2020

By Tim Penny President & CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation With the new year just days away, I ...

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Our opinion: Lyle seniors a model of resilience, Christmas spirit

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to adapt in a variety of ways in order to cope ...

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Other’s opinion: Relief bill welcomed, but it shouldn’t have taken so long

The Free Press, Mankato Help is on the way for businesses, the unemployed, renters, schools and others struggling ...

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Our opinion: Extend a helping hand

The days until Christmas are quickly reducing and it can be said that this is one of those ...

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