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Other’s opinion: Support, patience needed as Minn. relies on online learning
Star Tribune Minnesota’s educational lesson plan calls for a reliance on technology and plenty of patience on the part of students, parents, teachers and administrators. ... Read more
7 days ago by Tribune News Service.
Our Opinion: Look for the silver lining in stay-at-home order
Minnesotans — like people all over the world — have been asked to make many adjustments to their lives over the last few weeks in ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Our Opinion: Support businesses that support local efforts
It has only been a few weeks since changes went into effect to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and people’s daily habits were instantly forced ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our Opinion: Be vigilant in protecting yourself against scams
In a time where many people are feeling uncertain as our nation seeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, others are ready to ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Time to get into the Bing-ohh! spirit
BINGO! Our Bing-ohh! game is returning and its now time to get your game card out. For years we’ve been hosting this fun game with ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our Opinion: Moving forward one step at a time
We made it. It wasn’t easy and it sure wasn’t pretty, but we made it through the week. Sit back, take a breath, continue to ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our Opinion: In the face of COVID-19 case in Mower we need to remain calm
In reality, the news of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mower County was probably inevitable. On Thursday, Mower County officials confirmed the case, adding ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Do what you can to help flatten the curve
In case you’re disappointed in Gov. Tim Walz’s announcements in recent days to close schools and then to close a series of businesses to limit ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Let’s all pull together
These are not easy days. COVID-19 seemingly is stopping the world from spinning as daily and normal life starts to grind to a halt in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: The worthy goal is to keep citizens and cops safer
Star Tribune Regardless of the circumstances, police-involved deadly shootings almost always create lingering pain, anger and frustration. That’s what a state task force heard repeatedly ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Tribune News Service.
Other’s opinion: Worsening global crisis requires a global response
Star Tribune Viruses are borderless. And given international economic integration, so are oil and equity markets, both of which were routed worldwide on Monday. Two ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Tribune News Service.
Our Opinion: Practice situational awareness to stay safe
Our community of over 25,000 is a welcoming and safe community, an important attribute of the home we call Austin. However, all communities will struggle ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Consider your sources about coronavirus
As news about the new coronavirus circulates across the country, it is important to rely on trusted sources to get your information, instead of allowing ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our Opinion: Get excited about your local team
This time of year for high school athletes is always exciting. Playoffs. This weekend, three of our area teams will be playing in a Section ... Read more
1 month ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: A Minnesota thumbs up for Biden, primary system
Star Tribune Minnesota’s Super Tuesday results, which helped catapult former Vice President Joe Biden into the front-runner spot nationally, showed the party was right to ... Read more