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Public Health Corner

Vitamin D is commonly known to be important for bone health, especially for the prevention of rickets and osteoporosis. Newer research, however, suggests that its benefits are greater. These additional benefits include the prevention of genetic bone disorders, cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

Family Living Focus

Amazing allergy facts Allergies can make you feel miserable. Following are some tips that can be helpful to allergy sufferers. Hay fever sufferers should wash their hair at night because washing will remove any pollen from your hair and keep them from settling on your pillows and bedding. ...

Park & Rec Report

Rec Center closing announcement/update: The Rec Center will be closing on designated dates through the end of construction; expected late summer: April 10 (Saturday) –7 a.m.-12 noon April 11 – Rec Center campus CLOSED thru construction April 12-18 Fitness Equipment will be relocated ...

Off the Shelf: Play to learn, learn to play

Spring is here again. As daylight increases and animals and plants get more active, we often look to new beginnings and starting fresh. Spring cleaning is one manifestation of this desire to be productive and energetic after the dark and cold of winter. Another frequent sight is that of people ...

Antiques & Collecting: Eyeglasses have been around for centuries

The earliest use of eyeglasses was recorded about 1300. Rock crystal was shaped and set in round frames to wear and improve clarity. Glasses with temple arms that sit on the ears were not created until the 1700s. Glasses with dark lenses were worn for medical reasons by the late 19th century. ...

Off the Shelf: Springtime inspiration

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.‚“ — Leo Tolstoy Spring feels even more hopeful than ever this year. I’m cautiously optimistic that as we move through spring and into summer that we will be able to return to a more normal Minnesota routine. As I walked around my yard the ...