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Candidate's View: Reject DFL's wars; elect sanity, civility
ABOUT THIS RACE: Minnesota House District 8A runs from about Canal Park in central Duluth to Gary-New Duluth in the city’s west. DFL Rep. Liz Olson was first elected in 2016. This election — on Nov. 8, with early voting already open — she is being challenged by Republican Art Johnston, a former Duluth School Board member.
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Incumbent's View: Continue the fight for healthy, joyful lives
ABOUT THIS RACE: Minnesota House District 8A runs from about Canal Park in central Duluth to Gary-New Duluth in the city’s west. DFL Rep. Liz Olson was first elected in 2016. This election — on Nov. 8, with early voting already open — she is being challenged by Republican Art Johnston, a former Duluth School Board member.
September 25, 2022 01:00 PM
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Local View: Trailblazing women doctors celebrated in September
From the column: "As chief of staff at St. Luke’s, I would like to share my gratitude for what has been a broad and empowered career opportunity."
September 25, 2022 09:24 AM
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Finding Faith: Mentor had a profound effect on life
“Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.” Say thank you to those mentors who shaped who you are today.
September 23, 2022 02:47 PM

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National View: What really matters is your college is a good fit
From the column: "Ditch the 'research' of comparing lists and rankings. Instead, delve into the qualitative data you collect yourself."
September 23, 2022 02:00 PM
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By  Brian Howell
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National View: Are the US News college rankings a joke?
From the column: "If you're part of the other 99% of prospective students, you'll likely be considering other options. Luckily for you, there are tons of great colleges — most of which don't make the U.S. News list at all."
September 23, 2022 02:00 PM
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By  Michael Itzkowitz
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Why our newspapers make political endorsements
Newspapers make political endorsements to provide voters insight and an opinion of the best candidate to govern. The final decision lies with each voter when they enter the voting booth.
September 23, 2022 10:00 AM
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Stromme Honey teaches 4-H members how to make beeswax candles
Nick Stromme recently gave a beeswax candle and beehive demonstration a local 4-H meeting. Stromme increased his family's beehives from 500 to 3,500 growing the commercial honey business while he and his wife Lisa also utilize the by-products of wax and bee pollen for new products they sell locally.
September 23, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Katie Pinke
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Candidate's View: Imagine a legislator who'll listen and communicate
ABOUT THIS RACE: Minnesota Senate District 11 stretches roughly from Cloquet in its northeast to Mora in its southwest. DFLer Michelle Boyechko is challenging incumbent Republican District 11 Sen. Jason Rarick in the Nov. 8 election. Early voting opens Friday, Sept. 23.
September 22, 2022 02:00 PM
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By  Michelle Boyechko
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Incumbent's View: Working across the aisle gets things done
ABOUT THIS RACE: Minnesota Senate District 11 stretches roughly from Cloquet in its northeast to Mora in its southwest. DFLer Michelle Boyechko is challenging incumbent Republican District 11 Sen. Jason Rarick in the Nov. 8 election. Early voting is now open.
September 22, 2022 02:00 PM
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By  Sen. Jason Rarick

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Candidate's View: Pick effective voice in St. Paul with strong northern roots
ABOUT THIS RACE: In an unusual twist, the every-10-years redrawing of legislative boundaries has resulted in incumbent legislators facing each other to represent the new Minnesota House District 7A. The candidates are Republican Rep. Spencer Igo of Wabana Township and DFL Rep. Julie Sandstede of Hibbing. The new district encompasses parts of Aitkin, Itasca, and St. Louis counties. Election Day is Nov. 8. Early voting starts Friday.
September 21, 2022 02:00 PM
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By  Rep. Spencer Igo
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Candidate's View: With still so much to do, results matter, not rhetoric
ABOUT THIS RACE: In an unusual twist, the every-10-years redrawing of legislative boundaries has resulted in incumbent legislators facing each other to represent the new Minnesota House District 7A. The candidates are Republican Rep. Spencer Igo of Wabana Township and DFL Rep. Julie Sandstede of Hibbing. The new district encompasses parts of Aitkin, Itasca, and St. Louis counties. Election Day is Nov. 8. Early voting starts Friday.
September 21, 2022 02:00 PM
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By  Rep. Julie Sandstede
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Local View: Northland employers face shared challenges when it comes to being welcoming
From the column: "There is still a long way to go for many organizations and communities to be truly inclusive."
September 21, 2022 09:53 AM
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By  Olivia Niska
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