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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

WASHINGTON  — Minnesota voters will decide on Election Day how to award the state’s 10 presidential electoral votes, ...

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Our Opinion: A good start to the bridge project

Last Friday, the bridge over Interstate 90 at Oakland Avenue West/Highway 105 opened after its reconstruction. While it ...

Opinion

Thumbs up, Thumbs down

Thumbs up to improving. After its season came to an end against Kasson-Mantorville Wednesday night, we hope the ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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To fight misinformation news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories

NEW YORK — As news outlets get ready for election night, they’re not only focusing on what happens. ...

Opinion

Paid Political Letter: Finstad cares

A letter you published from someone saying Brad Finstad doesn’t care. Sorry to inform this person or others ...

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Our opinion: Time running out for endorsement letters

With election day getting ever closer, the Austin Daily Herald is reminding people that time is running out ...

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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 ...

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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

Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON — Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to ...

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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