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Nature smart

By Stan Tekiela I find the variations or diversity in nature to be the special ingredient underpinning the strength of Mother Nature. This was abundantly clear last week when I was in Florida for a […]

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For what it’s worth

By Jim Studer After talking to my stockbroker, I became a bonded courier. I needed to supplement my income because of inflation, so I began delivering eggs. Even though I hate guns and know that […]

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Life is just a musical

By Dorothy Rosby I woke up this morning with that old Four Seasons’ song, “Walk Like a Man,” stuck in my head. I don’t know why. I don’t particularly like it. I haven’t heard it […]

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Ask a trooper

Question: The other day I was going down the freeway and I saw a vehicle that must’ve missed their exit as they were backing up near an exit ramp. This didn’t appear safe and I’m […]

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Letter to the editor

Since the end of January, I have been writing almost weekly to Congressman Tom Emmer. I am sharing my most recent one, because I am frustrated with how he is not upholding his oath to […]

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Letter to the editor

Slashing Medicaid that will shut down nursing homes. Really, yes really. Firing 80,000 at the V.A .(Veterans) Really, yes really. That’s making AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Really, no not really. The stock market is crashing so […]

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DNR Almanac

By the Minnesota DNR Minnesota DNR hosts webinars on ticks, bluebird recovery The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the spring program schedule for the […]

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Ask a trooper

Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car. I have a question regarding windshield wipers. Do I have to install them on my ride? I am concerned they will take away from […]

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The Postscript

By Carrie Classon “Perfect for the Day” I had not planned on a party; that was the trouble. There is something ridiculous about a woman who has collected so many dresses that they barely fit […]