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Jessica Rohloff is a breath of fresh air in a murky arena. Jessica grew up in west central Minnesota and she possesses the qualities that we from this area value...

The Interstate 35W bridge collapsed five years ago today, falling in quick order into the Mississippi River, killing 13 people and injuring more than 100 other individuals. It was supposed...

Dear fellow constituents and voters of state Senate District 17: Aug. 14 is primary election day in Minnesota. I have been a moderately conservative voter since 1974. I have supported...

It's time to start talking about term limits. We have way too many politicians who have turned their public service into a full-blown career. Public office was never meant as...

This letter is the second in response to a Public Forum letter appearing in the July 18 edition of the Tribune written by Nancy Snyder. The title of the letter...

The Olympics of London 2012 started Friday night with the Opening Ceremonies in royal and rock fashion. In the trickery of stage craft, England's Queen Elizabeth II parachuted into the...

I'm writing on behalf of the Community Marketing Coalition to thank Ron Gilbertson and his staff with the City of Willmar Public Works Department for installing the new "Welcome to...

Jessica Rohloff has my endorsement and financial support for Minnesota DFL House of Representatives in District 17B. She has a broad grasp of multiple issues: small-business concerns, human resources, marriage...

The sunrise looked like it had a purple tint this morning as it shed light upon the football fields of Mankato. And it should as the Minnesota Vikings opened training...

West central Minnesota and the rest of America were united Friday in grief for the victims of the Colorado movie shootings and in rage for the suspect. The incident was...

I try not to read the opinion page because there are so many right-wing extremists who frequently write letters to the editor. These writers often promote right-wing propaganda not based...

Denis Waitley, one of the most sought-after keynote speakers and productivity consultants in the world today, says, "There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist,...

The swagger of Penn State was smashed Monday as the NCAA penalized the institution and the football program for its failures to control its programs and sufficiently report sexual abuse...

I've got to get new glasses so I can read the fine print again. Just reading the headlines can be very confusing and sometimes hilarious. There was one in the...