Point of view: It doesn’t hurt to question closed meetings

When a public body moves to close a meeting, it doesn’t hurt to ask for details.

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Letter: Poachers need to be reported to authorities

While any form of poaching is a serious offense, the compulsive, wanton killing of many animals is particularly disturbing.

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Editorial - Townships need your help on Tuesday

Are you ready to vote Tuesday?

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Point of View: Your voice has infinite value

Never let someone say you talk too much.

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Point of View: Good fries, bad fries, really?

“Unhealthiest French fries in America,” the headline struck me with the utmost hilarity as I gazed at a picture of the driest looking fries I’d ever seen.

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Letter: Many new donors came to Osakis blood drive

Once again, we had a successful blood drive. In spite of the weather, our turn-out was great.

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Letter: No one should be turned away from treatment

I recently lost my great-nephew “Josh”. He was only 19 years old. He took his own life from depression.

Point of View: We can all be someone who ‘does good’

What did you want to be when you grew up?

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Capitol Notes: There is more to the pier story

As you might imagine, a recent story on Channel 5 about a renovation of a fishing pier on Dower Lake had generated quite a few calls and e-mails to my office.

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Point of View: Love letters last longer than a day

I remember falling in love with my husband like it was yesterday.

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Letter: Come to ‘thinking day’

The Girl Scout troops of Osakis will be celebrating World Thinking Day on Saturday, February 20.

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Letter: Veterans trail designation would bring pride to those who served

We were in disbelief when another group of Osakis residents living on County Road 55 (Lake Road), which was to be part of the scenic route, opposed the route and the naming of the trail.

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Point of View: Hockey is life, a cool life

I’m a hockey mom. There, I said it.

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Point of View: Having fun with friends in Farmville

When life gets to hectic, I like to spend time on the farm. My latest challenge is growing a hearty crop of pineapples without losing too much sleep.

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Guest columnist: Lutefisk – with a twist

By now, you’ve probably heard enough about lutefisk. About its jelly-like texture, unique aroma and distinctive taste. But here’s a twist: Have you ever grilled it?

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