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Opinion

Protecting Minnesota’s safety net means cracking down on fraud

Columns

Fraud in state programs isn’t a victimless crime. It affects every Minnesotan who pays taxes and everyone who depends on these programs. When money meant for seniors, people with disabilities, and families in need is stolen, the people hurt most are the ones these programs were designed to ...

Not the ring I hoped for

Columns

Dear Annie: I’ve been with my loving partner, “Daniel,” for six years. We’re both in our 40s and have children from previous relationships. Our life together is generally very harmonious. We share responsibilities, enjoy spending time together and support one another deeply. We align on ...

The joy of summertime gardening

Columns

It’s summertime and the living is easy. The weather is tropical, and the sweat is flowing like lemonade into a glassful of frosty ice cubes. The corn is actively pollinating as of this writing, untold millions of plants making whoopie right out in the open where anyone can see them. This ...

Thumbs up/down

Editorials

THUMBS UP Crazy Days is getting back to its crazy roots New Ulm’s Crazy Days are back this weekend. They started Friday night with a street dance. The artificial turf once again rolled out for the celebration Saturday will feature the ping pong ball drop, craft vendor sales at multiple ...

Republicans wasting their chances

Letters

To the editor: On July 3, I watched in dismay as Republicans gathered ’round the President to give a final attestation to the criminally cruel bill for which 47 had begged. I’m sure that the chronically spineless House members, who have stayed clear of town halls in droves, are ...

Mortified by marriage

Columns

Dear Annie: I’ve been with my girlfriend for seven years and lived with her for four. She wants to get married and have kids. For the past three years, I’ve promised to propose every six months, but when the time comes, I back out. I even went ring shopping but couldn’t pull the ...