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Phil Burkhart: Tickets going for fan favorite Christmas show

Excitement is building for this year’s Michael Veldman and Friends Holiday Concert! Tickets are going fast and we ...

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Ask A Trooper: Who takes care of the roads following a crash

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Who is responsible for making sure the roadway is cleaned up and free ...

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Isabelle Reuter: Step safely through winter

Winter brings the risk of slipping on ice. For the elderly, falls can result in serious injuries, such ...

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The Wide Angle: Small town Santa helpers now more than most

For another year, the Hometown Christmas welcomed holiday revelers downtown for yuletide fun and togetherness, filled with holiday ...

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Peggy Keener: Who knew Nov. 11 was such a big deal?

But, first here are a couple of newsy must-know items. Were you aware that  currently the average price ...

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Our Opinion: Take time for yourself

Thanksgiving has come and gone and we hope you had a great day of being with family and ...

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Lookback: German Hall once event center along Cedar River

Fire, floods and growing greenhouse business doomed Austin social venue that ended in 1912   By Tim Ruzek ...

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up for profit sharing. It was another successful year for Hormel, marked traditionally by the company’s annual ...

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Nature Notes: Oh conifer, oh conifer, how lovely are your branches

By Kelly Bahl Outreach Naturalist While conifer doesn’t have quite the festive ring to it like Christmas tree ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Give back this Giving Tuesday: Support LIFE Mower County

As Giving Tuesday approaches on December 3, 2024, we at LIFE Mower County invite you to join us ...

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Kurt and Brenda Potach and The Karl Potach Foundation – family, friends and community from The Hormel Institute

For nearly three decades, Kurt and Brenda Potach, with the help of dedicated friends and community members, have ...

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Our Opinion: Shop smart. Shop local

There is a pretty good chance that as you are reading this, work has already begun on Thursday’s ...

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Al Batt: Pile on those potatoes

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I said to myself, “Bob, you shouldn’t have that third helping of ...

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Tim Penny: Retain local wealth for a bright future

November brings with it the spirit of gratitude, reflection and anticipation of the holiday season. It is a ...

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The Wide Angle: Contentment is a couch and cats

Some days, it’s best to put everything in perspective by doing absolutely nothing. I’m not going to sugarcoat ...

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