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Our opinion: Thinking Positive
We’re just a couple weeks into January and already it’s been rough. I think we can all recognize that we seem to be picking up ... Read more
3 days ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: Speeding uptick making roadways dangerous
The Free Press, Mankato Lighter traffic isn’t a green light to treat public roadways as race tracks. Despite a significant drop in traffic at ... Read more
3 days ago by Tribune News Service.
Our opinion: Lessons learned?
History is often punctuated by teaching moments. Events happen and we learn from them. The phrase “Hindsight is 2020” is often used in a show ... Read more
7 days ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Welcomed step forward
It has recently been announced that Minnesota is updating social studies standards to be more inclusive and touching on people who have previously been left ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: Don’t wait to support nonprofits this year
The Free Press (Mankato) Typically many people make the bulk of their charitable donations toward the end of a year, with donors often motivated by ... Read more
1 week ago by Tribune News Service.
Our opinion: A time to refresh
As the new year turns over, there will be many new faces in the political world, from school boards all the way up to the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: The strength you have shown
Thankfully, the end of 2020 is on the visible horizon. Let’s be honest, we’ve been looking forward to midnight, Dec. 31, for a long time ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Guest Commentary: Gratitude for the bright spots of 2020
By Tim Penny President & CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation With the new year just days away, I have been taking some time to reflect ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Lyle seniors a model of resilience, Christmas spirit
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to adapt in a variety of ways in order to cope with the burden put on us. It’s ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: Relief bill welcomed, but it shouldn’t have taken so long
The Free Press, Mankato Help is on the way for businesses, the unemployed, renters, schools and others struggling financially from the pandemic. Congressional leaders Sunday ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Tribune News Service.
Our opinion: Extend a helping hand
The days until Christmas are quickly reducing and it can be said that this is one of those years where we’ve needed it the most. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Consider pet adoption
For many, this time of year is a joyous, anticipated holiday. The gifts, the music, the message: all of these things provide us with some ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: COVID-19 Crippling restrictions need better justification
The Free Press, Mankato While Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health say their shutdown decisions have been driven by data, it’s increasingly ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Tribune News Service.
Other’s opinon: ‘Build back better’ must include the struggling but vital CDC
Star Tribune The alarm bells set off by a 1997 Hong Kong bird flu outbreak, one that leapt from poultry to humans, spurred years of ... Read more
1 month ago by Tribune News Service.
Our opinion: Working to solidify a community
In recent weeks, the Austin City Council and Mower County Board of Commissioners voted to endorse the Austin Community Understanding and we couldn’t be more ... Read more