Opinion
Our opinion: Consider a run for school board
The announcement that Kathy Green will be resigning her remaining time on the Austin Public Schools Board to ...
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Our opinion: Survey a chance for public to take a stake in planning process
Earlier this week, the Herald ran a story about input sessions that Riverland Community College held as part ...
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Our Opinion: Mitigation efforts work
When you have as much rain in a short period of time as southern Minnesota has had these ...
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Other’s Opinion: Aging: Long-term care challenges growing
Mankato Free Press. June 16 A few decades ago, experts predicted the “silver tsunami” of an aging U.S. ...
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Our opinion: Fireworks are fun way of celebrating 4th of July, require responsibility
With the Fourth of July under two weeks away, people will be using fireworks to celebrate America’s independence. ...
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Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up for opportunities. The community of Austin is coming together for Austin senior Alayna Kennedy to help ...
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Other’s Opinion: Tighten state oversight to prevent fraud
Minneapolis Star Tribune. June 17 State departments need to get the basics down, as Feeding Our Future and ...
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Our Opinion: Local theater just another great part of arts experience
Recently, Austin’s Summerset Theatre opened its 56th season with “Annie,” shown over seven dates. This will be followed ...
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Other’s Opinion: A heads-up for those with MNCare
Minneapolis Star Tribune Monthly bills were paused during the pandemic but are resuming for about 46,000 enrollees. Timely ...
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Our opinion: Bolster summer learning
Schools may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that learning has to come to a ...
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Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up for solar projects. National Grid Renewables’ event this week highlighting its two southeastern Minnesota projects is ...
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Our Opinion: Weiss was a reminder of what youth sports should be
The news last week that Gabby Weiss had passed away spread quickly through Austin, with people taking to ...
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Our opinion: D-Day anniversary reminds us to continue honoring veterans
Thursday was the anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in World War II that turned the tide of ...
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Thumbs up, Thumps down
Thumbs up for filing. An impressive number of people have stepped up to run for public office this ...
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Our opinion: Help keep our state clean
Since that first day we could walk around without a coat, many of us have been waiting to ...
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