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Take some time to remember Memorial Day

Another Memorial Day weekend is upon us.
The unofficial start of summer, a day for barbecues and picnics. A long weekend. For some, the end of the school year. And, oh yes, a day that was established for a specific purpose.
Among all the activities that we will be enjoying this weekend, let’s take some time to reflect on the reason for a designated Memorial Day.

Can we trust Trump’s promises?

Because some voters will believe anything I tell them, no questions asked, I, Donald Trump...
...promised voters “Mexico will pay for” my wall.(But you did — and swallowed all my promises hook-line-sinker.)
...told voters I’d “completed” that wall.(I didn’t — not even close.Most of our 1,900-mile Border is still unwalled.)

Legislative session nearing conclusion

Senator charged with 1stdegree felony burglary

Slow down, drivers

The road work now under way in Mantorville is certainly making travel difficult in that area. Highway 57 is basically closed to all but local traffic and everyone trying to go from north of Mantorville to Kasson in either direction is being sent on a detour.
But in addition to the inconvenience, another issue has surfaced.
People are just driving too fast in Mantorville, particularly down Clay Street.

A buzz job in honor of someone special added to my list of summer chores

If you catch me sneaking out of work early or not showing up at all on a sunny afternoon this spring and summer, it’s with good reason.

Give the gift of farmland to benefit rural Minnesota

Late last year, a gift of incredible magnitude was made to benefit the future of rural communities across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Glen Taylor, one of Minnesota’s most well-known entrepreneurs, decided to donate significant parcels of farmland to a newly created foundation — the Taylor Family Farm Foundation.

Alden provides the kiss of death

Corporate greed is compounding the struggles for the newspaper industry. Within the past few weeks, a large company has provided the kiss of death for 10 newspapers in Minnesota.

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