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Opinion

Helping their community is part of doing business

Editorials

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eight out of 10 small businesses nationally believe in giving back to their local community. That includes donating to charities, sponsoring or donating goods/services to local events and discounts for certain groups within the community such as ...

First AI glance didn’t measure up to the art of writing

Community Voices

In the past week I had my first chance to experience AI (artificial intelligence) through my email server. Messages from my sister and friends now come with a suggested AI reply. All it takes is one click and you can reply to the message. There’s nothing wrong with the messages the computer ...

Signs of spring as Easter arrives

Community Voices

Spring comes in spits and sputters. A beautiful sun-basted day is followed by howling northwest wind, followed by snow/rain, followed by south wind, leading to a beautiful sun-basted day. Winter is slow to let go its grip. March can be unsure of its season. But it is April. Spring will win ...

SMSU adding 4-year nursing program would be a big deal for region

Editorials

As baby boomers age, the need for registered nurses will continue to intensify, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The AACN projects 193,111 openings nationwide for RNs each year through 2023. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., highlighted the need to fill ...

A number of administrative priorities in 2026

Community Voices

While there are many capital park, street and wastewater projects happening in the city this year that were highlighted in my monthly column a couple of months ago, there are also a number of administrative priorities and work that also will make up a big part of city’s year ahead. While ...