Brainerd liftathon showcases Asprey in fifth all time
John Asprey led a Brainerd High School liftathon with a 480 pound power squat, a 280 bench, and a 340 clean for an overall 1100 pounds placing fifth on the all time list. Jessica Holmes attempts a clean as photos roll online. Area lawmakers react to forecasts show a shrinking deficit of 627 million for 2014 15 while urging immediate payoff to schools and restraint on tax increases.
Minnesota budget outlook leans on education growth yet resists big tax hike
State leaders see fiscal progress from a healing economy with gains in jobs and a stronger corporate sector. Governor Dayton weighs renter tax credits and a business equipment tax break while preserving top earners tax proposals, signaling room for strategic education and economic development spending despite a $1.1 billion deficit projected last December. A new year-end forecast shows a $295 million surplus mostly to cover school payments, with the state still relying on one-time measures and proposed borrowing for construction as lawmakers plan broader budgets before Easter recess.
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Dear Abby: Family battles over suspected assisted death
A son in Georgia suspects his father’s death resulted from assisted death by his wife, while a Washington state sister’s behavioral challenges test family limits. Abby urges acceptance of the father’s directives, hospice support, and avoiding blame, plus practical tips for managing the sister’s outings and ordering. Peer guidance: set gentle ground rules, plan ahead with menus online, and seek counseling.
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Personal reflections on open-minded work and tolerance
Sue McPherson of Pillager shares experiences from Page 6A about choosing fields like art music bars computing and self employment. She credits a prejudice-free upbringing for her open outlook and urges readers to judge by character and potential rather than first impressions.
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Opinion: Leaders out of control and Ivy League lawyers
Robert Olson of Ideal Township argues that electing Ivy League lawyers harms the economy. He claims federal government production is zero, taxes are misused, and compares the president to a jackass. He cites salary cuts in a large firm and questions party influence.
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Dark Skies Showtimes and Schedule
Showtimes listed for Friday through Sunday include 12:50 4:45 7:20 9:40 with Monday to Thursday slots at 4:45 7:20 9:40. A second set repeats Friday to Sunday with 12:45 2:55 5:10 7:35 9:55 and Monday to Thursday at 5:10 7:35 9:55.
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