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Lifestyle Columns

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 ...

Family Living Focus: Warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Some change in memory is normal as we grow older, but the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are more than simple lapses in memory. People with Alzheimer’s experience difficulties in communicating, learning, thinking, and reasoning. These are problemssevere enough to have an impact on an ...

Park & Rec Report

Easter Bunny Hop- Saturday, April 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. at German Park (enter from 3rd North Street and follow signs). Stroll down our bunny trail to collect eggs, take socially distanced photos with the Easter bunny, gnomes and favorite characters. Grab a goodie bag on your way home! Face ...

Family Living Focus: Breast Cancer: Ways to lower your risk

It is true that certain risk factors for breast cancer are beyond a woman’s control such as family history and aging. Fortunately, researchers are finding that certain lifestyle choices may lower risk. Cut the Fat. High-fat diets may lead to higher rates of breast cancer, although exactly ...