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Vogt's Notes: Ready to tackle professional, personal goals for 2022

We have a whole new year to attain the goals we set.

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Cracker Barrel: With the help of my friends

Believe in the goodness of your neighbors.

January 16, 2022 07:00 AM

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Faith: Happy next year

The Bible as a guide among New Year's resolutions.

January 16, 2022 06:00 AM

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Finding Faith: Look for the Holy Spirit's work in difficult times

"My best advice as a faith leader is to seek out where you can find the Spirit, God’s active presence in the world, still at work. This can be in the talented medical staff taking care of your loved one; this could be in the network of friends who rally to your side. The Spirit is there, at work, somewhere."

January 15, 2022 09:30 AM

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The Last Windrow: Watch for beautiful bird blizzards in January

A reflection on the resilience of very small Minnesotans.

January 15, 2022 07:01 AM

By John Wetrosky

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LaDuke: What’s tragic about this story is everything: Christmas in Mankato

“I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.”

January 12, 2022 11:00 AM

By Winona LaDuke

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Danecdotes: Back when Christmas break was a break

Christmas break was awesome as a kid. Nowadays, breaks can sometimes feel like anything but.

January 09, 2022 06:00 AM

By Dan Determan

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The Last Windrow: Early days of snowmobiling were exciting times

Snowmobiling has changed since I purchased my first sled in 1972. It was an Arctic Cat with a motor large enough to propel me over hill and dale at whatever stupid speed I wanted to go.

January 08, 2022 06:00 AM

By John Wetrosky | Columnist

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As I See It: Endings are just beginnings

Meditating on spirituality and infinity may seem scary or useless and you may never find “the” answer, but the conclusions you reach may change your outlook on many of the conflicts in our society today.

January 07, 2022 05:00 AM

By Pete Abler | Columnist

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Patriot Perspective: The power of listening

Three critical tips for listening.

January 02, 2022 11:00 PM

By Kurt Stumpf | Pequot Lakes School District Interim Superintendent

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The Cracker Barrel: Winter work

Recalling the grueling winter of 1981-82

January 02, 2022 06:00 AM

By Craig Nagel | Columnist

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The Last Windrow: After a year with low expectations, here's to a normal 2022

There will be a year coming up where the concerns of this past year are in the past. The dust will settle and we will get back to a normal life. That will be my resolution for 2022. I'm hoping to get back to normal.

January 01, 2022 06:00 AM

By John Wetrosky | Columnist

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Guest Column: Crow Wing County commissioner shares an end-of-year message with constituents

District 2 Commissioner Bill Brekken remains committed to ensuring that the county offers excellent programs and services while maintaining sensible budgeting practices.

December 31, 2021 07:00 AM

By Bill Brekken | Crow Wing County District 2 Commissioner