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It’s Our Turn: Driving on the road to nowhere

May 16, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

It’s 9 p.m. and getting dark. The road we’ve been following through the desert is getting narrower and rougher, and our shiny, red convertible is getting all dusty. We haven’t seen a sign, house or another road in hours. Continue Reading

Leier: Legislature weighs in

May 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The 2013 North Dakota Legislature dealt with a number of bills related to outdoor recreation and conservation.
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Leier: Legislature weighs in

May 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The 2013 North Dakota Legislature dealt with a number of bills related to outdoor recreation and conservation.
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Observations from the archives, 2003: Joe Capistrant retires from teaching after 34 years

May 7, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

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. Continue Reading

Viewpoint: How much is too much for a DWI?

May 4, 2013 in Woodbury Bulletin

“What a party,” you think as you drive yourself home. Suddenly the night sky is filled with flashing red and blue lights and you worry that you may be in trouble. Did you drink too much to be driving legally? Continue Reading

Weather changes can be difference between night and day

May 1, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Weather is on the tip of everyone’s tongue whether it’s the middle of winter, early part of spring, end of fall or in the dog days of summer.
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Observations from the archives, 1988: John Hawkes credits Scott Fodness

April 23, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

1988, 25 years ago: John (Perkins) Hawkes, who was born and raised in Alexandria, has been called by some critics “the James Dean of the 1980s.” Continue Reading

Observations from the archives: people making a difference

March 19, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

1913, 100 years ago: Mayor Secord was in the chair and the new council took their places. The bonds of the city officials and the salaries of the different positions were fixed. Continue Reading

The Early Years: Fun with pre-writing

March 14, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle

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Column: Time for tax reform

February 25, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL – For more than a decade, Minnesota has spent more than we raised in revenue, cut essential public services and increased the burden on property taxpayers. State leaders borrowed billions from our school and pushed Minnesota’s fiscal challenges off for another day. It is time for a change. Continue Reading