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Nature smart

By Stan Tekiela This autumn has been dry and warm so it’s not a great combo for viewing autumn colors. I am sure with more moisture and cooler nighttime temperatures the display would be so […]

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Ask a trooper

Question: My vehicle is equipped with airbags. Do I need to wear my seat belt? Answer: Yes, seat belt use is required. An airbag is a supplemental restraint system. Airbags work with seat belts to […]

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Letter to the editor

My name is Kris, the woman running for City Council.  I appreciate Deb’s letter to the editor that was published on 10/23/2024.  She is correct, I was on council with her for my 4-year term […]

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Ask a trooper

Question: I was driving through town the other day and a driver opened their car door as I passed by. I had to swerve to avoid hitting their car door. Obviously it was a safety […]

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The Retiree

By Jerry Hoem Wife hired a friend of a friend of a friend of hers to do the spring cleaning this month so I sat down with a glass of pretend wine while she worked. […]

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For what it’s worth

By Jim Studer Time, time out, saving time, time in a bottle, overtime, time and a half, double time, three quarter time, time after time, good time, bad time. What is this thing called time? […]

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Letter to the editor

Will someone help me with these signs around Maple Lake?I  don’t understand them. Make America Great Again! Where did it go, America has always been great. Take America Back. We went thru a disaster-called COVID […]