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What’s Really Behind Our Divisive Views

America is a divided country. We all feel it now more than ever.

Protect Our Borders With Humane Enforcement

We must have secure borders. On this liberals, conservatives, and President Trump’s supporters all agree.

David Allen Schluter

David Allen Schluter
November 21, 1946 • February 1, 2025

We Need Help Breaking Smartphone Addiction

To reduce stress and stay healthy, we work out at the local fitness center several days a week.

Ignoring Winter’s Dangers Can Be Deadly

Snow began to gently fall as we filled up our gas tank in Alexandria with plans to head home 50 miles away.

Arrogance, Ignorance, Or Was Something Missing?

Was it arrogance, ignorance, or both, that caused Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate Curtis Johnson to run for t

Winter’s Isolation Can Nurture A Child’s Creativity

We have now entered the coldest days of winter, on average, for our area. Highs now average 19 degrees and lows 0.

Supporting Child Care Essential To Rural Growth

These are challenging days for communities to provide adequate and affordable child care for families.

Living In The Age Of Manipulation

How many of you think Facebook is listening to you?

Climate Education Needed In Classrooms

With a winter storm warning for parts of western Minnesota Thursday, and lows expected to fall below zero by Friday m

‘Cruel Optimism’ Holds Back Meaningful Change

Over the past decades, we’ve watched as one new “innovative” news start-up after another has promised to curb the los

Divided Legislature Faces Challenging Budget

Minnesota’s legislators will be watched closely in the upcoming session that starts Jan.

Two Influential Voices For Rural Minnesota

In a deeply polarized society, an equally split Minnesota House of Representatives might sound like a looming recipe

Schools Limiting Digital Devices? Really? Yes

“Attention is the gateway to learning,” educators say.

Serious Duties Demand Serious Leadership

Throughout most of human history, infectious diseases were a scourge that created fear and panic in communities.

With Election Over, Governing Starts - Maybe

When you went to the polls last week, what was the primary motivation for your vote?

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