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As I See It: The Ides of March

Columnist Pete Abler talks about the need to teach people to think for themselves

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Do you remember the days of radio?

Pequot Lakes historical columnist Karen Bye shares her fond memories

March 21, 2023 05:57 AM

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Danecdotes: This week in less-discussed history, Vol. VIII

A week marked by baseball, fireside chats and, of course, Irish saints

March 16, 2023 05:57 AM

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Sheriff's Corner: Cass County sheriff shares a recap of 2022

Gun permit applications, serious traffic crashes, ATV complaints and drug overdose calls increasing

March 07, 2023 06:57 AM

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As I See It: EVs? Not so fast

Columnist Pete Abler questions a solution he doesn't believe anyone has fully analyzed

March 06, 2023 01:57 PM

By Pete Abler

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Vogt's Notes: For a good night’s sleep, turn off the blue light

Shut the laptop, put the cellphone aside and instead read a few chapters of a good book

March 05, 2023 06:57 AM

By Nancy Vogt

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Focusing on bills to help local residents

A look at the challenge of operating in the minority party

March 01, 2023 11:57 AM

By Rep. Ben Davis

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The Cracker Barrel: The decisive decade?

Musings from local resident Craig Nagel.

February 26, 2023 06:57 AM

By Craig Nagel

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Guest Column: What's in a name?

George Angus Barclay founded Pine River in 1873

February 21, 2023 10:06 AM

By Pat Johnson

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As I See It: When does life begin?

A look back on the abortion debate since 1965

February 19, 2023 12:57 PM

By Pete Abler

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Grim's Tales: Our many encounters with Laura

A moment of thanks for our loyal readers

February 19, 2023 07:57 AM

By Travis G. Grimler

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The Last Windrow: Every cap offers its own memorable story

Columnist John Wetrosky muses on his nervousness this time of year when his hat collection is somewhat threatened

February 18, 2023 07:57 AM

By John Wetrosky

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Guest Opinion: U.S. Sen. Tina Smith reflects on 2022 and looks ahead into 2023

Inflation Reduction Act, infrastructure and manufacturing touted

February 07, 2023 02:57 PM

By U.S. Sen. Tina Smith

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