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From the Capitol: Legislation for ‘free’ college education has price tag

From the Capitol: Legislation for ‘free’ college education has price tag May 25, 2023

From the Porch: The orange cat

From the Porch: The orange cat May 24, 2023

DFL approach to family leave is concerning

DFL approach to family leave is concerning May 19, 2023

From the Porch: Happiness found in a 25-cent makeup kit

From the Porch: Happiness found in a 25-cent makeup kit May 18, 2023

Conversations in the Marketplace: Ascension Thursday, waiting for the return of Jesus

Conversations in the Marketplace: Ascension Thursday, waiting for the return of Jesus May 18, 2023

Vasa News: Music on the Trail starts season May 27

Vasa News: Music on the Trail starts season May 27 May 17, 2023

Vasa News: Bloodmobile in rural Welch this week

Vasa News: Bloodmobile in rural Welch this week May 10, 2023

Acres for Good donations help preserve farmland

Acres for Good donations help preserve farmland May 5, 2023

Vasa News: Vasa Museum open on Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

Vasa News: Vasa Museum open on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. May 4, 2023

In the Capitol: $10 billion in tax increase proposal despite massive budget surplus

In the Capitol: $10 billion in tax increase proposal despite massive budget surplus Apr 27, 2023

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Conversations in the Marketplace: Skunk cabbage, resurrection and the promise of Easter

Conversations in the Marketplace: Skunk cabbage, resurrection and the promise of Easter Apr 27, 2023

College investments are investments in community

College investments are investments in community Apr 21, 2023

From the Capitol: Minnesota nursing home crisis must be addressed

From the Capitol: Minnesota nursing home crisis must be addressed Apr 20, 2023

Another View: Tax Day kicks off busy season for many

Another View: Tax Day kicks off busy season for many Apr 14, 2023

Thoughts from Dan: We need to get rid of the name-callers

Thoughts from Dan: We need to get rid of the name-callers Apr 13, 2023

In the Capitol: Tax relief must come before bonding in St. Paul

In the Capitol: Tax relief must come before bonding in St. Paul Mar 31, 2023

From the Capitol: It’s time to give tax relief with surplus

From the Capitol: It’s time to give tax relief with surplus Mar 25, 2023

CVSC: Senior Center planning trip to Georgia

CVSC: Senior Center planning trip to Georgia Mar 23, 2023

Another View: Insulin costs should be capped

Another View: Insulin costs should be capped Mar 19, 2023

Conversations in the Marketplace: Lent is a reflective time to remember Jesus’ life

Conversations in the Marketplace: Lent is a reflective time to remember Jesus’ life Mar 18, 2023

Vasa News: Bloodmobile coming to location near you

Vasa News: Bloodmobile coming to location near you Mar 8, 2023

Vasa News: Family fun at the museum on Saturday

Vasa News: Family fun at the museum on Saturday Mar 2, 2023

Conversations in the Marketplace: Engaging with change, loss requires healthy mourning, grief

Conversations in the Marketplace: Engaging with change, loss requires healthy mourning, grief Feb 26, 2023

Vasa News: Meal reservations due in upcoming weeks

Vasa News: Meal reservations due in upcoming weeks Feb 24, 2023

Vasa News: Big Turn Music Fest this weekend

Vasa News: Big Turn Music Fest this weekend Feb 15, 2023

Vasa News: Museum’s annual soup lunch is March 4

Vasa News: Museum’s annual soup lunch is March 4 Feb 9, 2023

Vasa News: Family Fun Day is Saturday, Feb. 4

Vasa News: Family Fun Day is Saturday, Feb. 4 Feb 2, 2023

Yesteryear: George Foreman visits Cannon Falls

Yesteryear: George Foreman visits Cannon Falls Jan 27, 2023

Alec Hamilton

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From Washington: Senator sees productive two years in Capitol

From Washington: Senator sees productive two years in Capitol Jan 26, 2023

From the Capitol: DFL abortion bill called ‘extreme legislation’

From the Capitol: DFL abortion bill called ‘extreme legislation’ Jan 25, 2023

Vasa News: Fundraiser for Otto family

Vasa News: Fundraiser for Otto family Jan 24, 2023

Yesteryear: Dosedel discovers passion for running while serving overseas

Yesteryear: Dosedel discovers passion for running while serving overseas Jan 20, 2023

Alec Hamilton

ahamilton@orourkemediagroup.com

Conversations in the Marketplace: To go God’s way, we must seek pardon

Conversations in the Marketplace: To go God’s way, we must seek pardon Jan 20, 2023

Vasa News: Jessie Otto funeral set for Saturday

Vasa News: Jessie Otto funeral set for Saturday Jan 19, 2023

Another View: Legislature needs to rein in university

Another View: Legislature needs to rein in university Jan 12, 2023

Vasa News: Give blood, get shot at Super Bowl trip

Vasa News: Give blood, get shot at Super Bowl trip Jan 12, 2023

Conversations in the Marketplace:

Conversations in the Marketplace: Jan 7, 2023

Vasa News: A new hobby for a new year

Vasa News: A new hobby for a new year Jan 5, 2023

Mike Goggin column: After six years, it is time to retire

Mike Goggin column: After six years, it is time to retire Dec 31, 2022

Vasa News: Reservations due Jan. 4 for community dinner

Vasa News: Reservations due Jan. 4 for community dinner Dec 31, 2022

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation: Partners helped make 2022 a success

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation: Partners helped make 2022 a success Dec 30, 2022

Yesteryear: Raways make a difference through quilting

Yesteryear: Raways make a difference through quilting Dec 21, 2022

Alec Hamilton

ahamilton@orourkemediagroup.com

Another View: May good news find you this holiday season

Another View: May good news find you this holiday season Dec 15, 2022

Vasa News: Christmas program and meal on Sunday

Vasa News: Christmas program and meal on Sunday Dec 15, 2022

Column: Connecting the Dots - We are all threads in one vast web

Column: Connecting the Dots - We are all threads in one vast web Dec 10, 2022

Vasa News: Christmas children’s program is Dec. 18

Vasa News: Christmas children’s program is Dec. 18 Dec 10, 2022

Conversations in the Marketplace: Good Samaritan Fund helps those in crisis

Conversations in the Marketplace: Good Samaritan Fund helps those in crisis Dec 9, 2022

Yesteryear: Elk farm helps preserve domestic elk population

Yesteryear: Elk farm helps preserve domestic elk population Dec 2, 2022

Alec Hamilton

ahamilton@orourkemediagroup.com

Column: Let there be Christmas in your heart

Column: Let there be Christmas in your heart Dec 2, 2022

Vasa New: Reserve your free community dinner on Dec. 7

Vasa New: Reserve your free community dinner on Dec. 7 Dec 1, 2022

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