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Ask a Trooper

Question: In one day, Monday I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left turn arrow. I have observed several other incidents involving other drives as well. It seems of late people seem to think the flashing arrow gives them the right of way. ...

A day at the circus

It was a rainy, gloomy spring day that didn’t seem good for much of anything. My wife turned to me and asked, “Would you like to do something different?” “I’ll try anything once!” I replied eagerly. And so, we went to see a circus. This is hard to admit, but I had never ...

No sense in protecting claim sharks

The Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force — a collaboration of The American Legion, AMVETS, DAV, JWV, Marine Corps League, MOPH, PVA and VFW — calls on Minnesota state lawmakers to pass the anti-fraud measures to stop claim sharks taking advantage of our veterans. The time is now. Our ...

I am glad, but…

How many time have you thought or started to say: “I am glad, but...?” Usually that means you’ve experienced something but are not really fully pleased with the experience. Does this mean we have regret about whatever we did? Well maybe, but it doesn’t have to be a negative moment. ...

Encourage Congress to safeguard the Older Americans Act

While Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are being reported on daily about potential changes from the current administration, one topic that is not being discussed is the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA has been around longer than Medicare and Medicaid but not being discussed. Which ...

Pope’s death has symbolic worldwide meaning

Whenever someone dies on or near a major holiday, it leads to symbolism that loved ones always remember. I’m no stranger to holiday deaths. My maternal grandfather died on Christmas Eve in 1984. My paternal grandmother died on Good Friday in 1987. This week the death of Pope Francis on ...