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LOOK TO THE PAST: When spring comees
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (17+ words) southernminn. com To view our latest e-Edition, click the image....
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Circle of life can be cruel
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (212+ words) On Tuesday, April 6, the president of the United States threatened that a "whole civilization of people will die tonight" on social media. I was compelled to write this: In March, my family and I traveled to Germany after years of…...
KEITH ALLEN: Working in St. Paul for affordability across Minnesota
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (232+ words) This week, House Republicans brought forward several measures aimed directly at addressing affordability. These proposals were designed to provide immediate relief and help families keep more of their hard-earned money. Among the bills we worked to advance were: " HF 3562: Reducing…...
Islamic Center finds permanent home in St. Peter
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (791+ words) Muhammad Abdulkadir stands in the prayer hall of the new St. Peter Islamic Center building. The carpet below, taken from the old mosque building, barely covers half of the new hall. (Carson Hughes " St Peter Herald. com) This classroom space…...
Why Special Forces face higher risk of deadly brain injuries
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (603+ words) Special Forces soldiers are more likely to suffer potentially deadly brain injuries due to regular exposure to explosions, suggests a new study. Researchers found that a higher prevalence of intracranial aneurysms in U. S. Special Operations Forces personnel were independently associated with…...
STEELE COUNTY REPUBLICANS: What's happening at the Minnesota Legislature
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (311+ words) One of the most prominent developments this week was the introduction of the House Republicans' "North Star Comeback" plan. This package highlights three major themes that GOP members say reflect concerns they are hearing from families, workers and small businesses…...
Faribault OKs restructuring of Finance Department to improve service, stability
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (774+ words) City officials are considering a restructuring of the finance department designed to improve efficiency, clarify responsibilities and reduce turnover. Finance Director Kindra Papenfus outlined the proposal at the March 17 work session. She noted the current structure includes multiple overlapping roles:…...
Faribault School Board discusses banning themselves from unannounced visits to schools
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (958+ words) Eight years ago, when John Bellingham joined the Faribault School Board, he was handed a thick binder labeled "School Board Reference Guide" " the kind of welcome packet that felt more overwhelming than helpful. Now, in 2026, the board is looking to…...
One of Minnesota's most unhinged right-wing posters is the state's newest immigration judge
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (310+ words) Nathan Hansen, a right-wing attorney and influential X user who has amplified racist conspiracies and fringe legal theories, will make decisions on which immigrants will be deported in his new job as an immigration judge at Fort Snelling." The Executive…...
Beyond symptoms: Inside the push to finally change cerebral palsy outcomes
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (648+ words) A pediatric therapist helping a young boy with a musculoskeletal therapy exercise. If you are a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, you have probably heard the same conversation at every appointment: treating symptoms and working on mobility. What…...