Opinion
Our Opinion: Are you prepared for severe weather?
Whether it’s tornadoes, flooding, lightning, extreme heat or anything in-between, Minnesota is no stranger to severe weather. To ...
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APS Column: Importance of family engagement
By Derik Gustafson Southgate Elementary School principal In an era where education is changing, the role of family ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Fostering small business growth and job opportunities
Friends and neighbors, Small businesses play a crucial role in our economy and communities by providing essential services ...
Columnists
Peggy Keener: The inexplicable Easter Bunny
Please read to the end. We would agree, without question, that Easter is a deeply religious holiday, but ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Money raised from Beer, Bacon, and Beignets fundraiser supports LIFE Mower County programs
Packer Arena will be buzzing with excitement on Saturday, April 27 from 1-4 p.m. as it hosts the ...
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Letter: Setting the bar high
More than a few of us on the Austin School Board have had a long relationship with the ...
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Letter to the Editor: Time to re-think pay ranges
Many seniors in Austin, Minnesota read in the Rochester MN Post Bulletin an article titled “Should top Mayo ...
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Letter to the Editor: Tax on a returned check
A while back, we received a Minnesota Surplus ‘One-Time Rebate’ check for $520. I didn’t want it. I ...
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Al Batt: That’s nothing to sneeze at
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you always stir coffee with your right hand? Yes, I’m right-handed. ...
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Carolyn Bogott: Creating life adventures for seniors
Christy Haag, Life Enrichment director at South Grove Lodge Senior Living, can only be described as a dynamo ...
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Our Opinion: Keep up with spring cleaning of property
We are now officially in spring and the weather is such that many of us will begin looking ...
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The Wide Angle: Never wait to be annoyed when it comes to cleaning
I practice a rather technical, time-associated method of cleaning at home called Timed Annoyance Cleaning or as I ...
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Letter to the Editor: How soon we forget
Katherine and I toured the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery near Arnhem in the Netherlands. This cemetery contains 1,764 ...
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Isabelle Reuter: Harnessing the power of exercise: Managing Parkinson’s disease
Exercise is an important tool in managing Parkinson’s disease, offering a range of benefits that can help individuals ...
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APS Column: Austin Public Schools Transition Program prepares students for the next chapter
By Sheri Willrodt Executive Director of Special Services At Austin Public Schools, our vision is to prepare all ...