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Local Columns

Ask a Trooper

Question: I have a question in regards to exploring a business idea that has to do with mobile advertising, such as an illuminated board advertising business. I am concerned about the visual distraction for drivers and was wondering if this was allowed. Answer: Moving or parked mobile ...

It’s all a roller coaster ride

So many things remind me of a roller coaster. In full transparency, I’ve never ridden a roller coaster, and as of now, have no desire to do so. However, I’m reminded of the park ride by so many things. Our recent temperatures are a good example of a roller coaster ride. One day the ...

Terabyte travels

There’s an old terabyte drive I bought a decade ago to back up the hard drive on my old computer as things were getting a bit glitchy and the blue screen wake-ups of the machine suggested the loss of most of my information was highly inevitable. Before synchronized back-ups through cloud ...

A spirited evening

Bourbon, beer, and barbecue are among my favorite things that begin with the letter “b.” It was only natural that I felt compelled to attend the Bourbon, Beer, and Barbecue tasting event held recently at Valiant Vineyards and Distillery, located in Vermillion, South Dakota. As my wife and ...

What our office can do for you

Minnesotans seek assistance from U.S. government agencies for a variety of reasons — whether it’s to get an answer about Social Security, access to veterans benefits, or assistance with renewing a passport. But, too often, bureaucratic red tape gets in the way. That’s why our state ...

When it comes to housing policy, local decision-making is best

In all Minnesota cities, decisions about housing stock and residential development should be left to local leaders and their residents — not legislators in Saint Paul. With housing shortages and issues of housing affordability occurring statewide, the State Legislature is preparing to ...