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Opinion

Ask a Trooper

Local Columns

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. ...

I am glad, but…

Local Columns

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. ...

No sense in protecting claim sharks

Community Voices

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 ...

A day at the circus

Community Voices

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 ...

How to deal with market volatility

Community Voices

Recent headlines have been dominated by economic policy and market fluctuations, sending shockwaves through the stock market. For investors, each new update seems to bring another round of volatility. While tariffs are the latest trigger for market volatility, the reality is that markets are ...