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How Old is Too Old?
Recently I was driving within the city limits with my 8 year old daughter. As I typically do, I travel about 35 miles per hour when the posted speed is 30 mph. Surprisingly I quickly approached the ...
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Days before I left to go to China a liberal friend of mine said he was interested to see if my political views might change upon being in China. His angle was, "yeah, they're communist, but look at th...
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Put Away That DDT
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Who me?
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Letter - Tax more, spend more is not good campaign slogan

Rep. Jay McNamar recently voted in favor of the House Omnibus Tax Bill, which increases taxes, fees and surcharges by $3 billion; all to fund a budget that increased more than 10 percent over the previous state budget.

May 10, 2013

Commentary - Historic LGA agreement will strengthen communities for years

After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted in higher property taxes, fewer services, eroding infrastructure and laid off police and fire fighters, there is now a real and significant opportunity to reform the LGA program in a way that will bring long-lasting stability and support to communities across the state.

May 10, 2013

It's Our Turn: Are you ready for ice fishing ... in May?

That wonderful time is here. The time when we anglers don our hats and sunglasses, stockpile bait and fishing tackle, break out the rods and reels, and get the boat all ready for…ice fishing? Wait. Did I miss something here?

By Jessica Sly , May 10, 2013

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Letter - Family providers need unions

As a licensed child care provider, I am writing to ask for support for child care providers’ right to collectively bargain with the state.

May 10, 2013

Letter - Housing industry does not need mandate for indoor sprinkler systems

In order to keep new homes affordable and continue the economic recovery, the members of the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) continue to fight to protect consumers against needless regulations. That’s why we, along with BAM and others in the housing industry, strongly oppose a new regulation being discussed by the state: a requirement that an indoor home sprinkler system must be included in every new 4,500-square-foot home built in Minnesota.

May 10, 2013

Letter - Taxpayers fund farm insurance

It’s OK with Congress. Is it OK with you?

May 10, 2013

Letter - Scouting has thrived due to Stratton's presence

It is time we pay tribute to a man who is one of a kind: James Stratton. After 26 years of volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America and seven years as a district executive for Lakes and Ox Cart Trails Districts, Jim is retiring.

May 10, 2013

Editorial - Hey, graduates: How 'money smart' are you?

You’ve heard of being “book smart” and “street smart” but how about “money smart?” When it comes to making financial decisions, many people are clueless.

May 08, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 2003: Joe Capistrant retires from teaching after 34 years

1963, 50 years ago: John O. Perino, seaman second class, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Perino, Alexandria, has finished basic training at the U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, California.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 08, 2013

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I'm Just Sayin' - Things that make me want to say - What?

When the president, senators, and House of representatives take their oath of office, they swear to support, defend, and uphold the U.S. Constitution. What? - Based on that, we could impeach most of them.

By DuWayne Paul, Echo Press columnist , May 08, 2013

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Letter - Are we all rich or poor under this philosophy?

I had to read Dennis Dalman’s April 19 column several times so I could try to understand why someone was writing something so ridiculous.

May 08, 2013

Commentary: How politics has changed

The following commentary was written by Lee Hamilton, director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better.

By Lee Hamilton , May 05, 2013

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It's Our Turn: Screening our children

Free-range CHILDREN. FREE Range-children. Free RANGE children. No matter how you say it, it sounds ridiculous.

By Crystal Dey , May 03, 2013

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Editorial - You can help make the world free of MS

Multiple sclerosis stops people from moving. Douglas County residents can play a part to make sure it doesn’t. The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will hold “Walk MS: Alexandria” on Sunday, May 5.

May 03, 2013

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Column - the great George Jones sang what he lived

George Jones, the greatest country singer of all time, was a cat with nine lives; at least.

By Dennis Dalman , May 03, 2013

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