The third annual Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Church Knights of Columbus Council Teddy Bear Drive benefits the Anthony and Cecilia Ferk family of Sleepy Eye to help with medical expenses for their daughter, Bridget Ann Marie, who was born 14 weeks early last fall. Born Nov. 16, 2022, Bridget ...
Recently I read the book The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. The subjects “baking competition” and “mystery” grabbed my attention. I love cooking and baking shows, as well as cookbooks and cooking so I was intrigued to see how a mysterious puzzle would be woven into a baking competition. The book was interesting, not only because of the subject matter but also because the first person narrations from the contestants intertwine and play off each other to tell the story. I find this technique especially compelling when I listen to audiobooks as it helps me really get to know the ...
NEW ULM — On May 4, a person visiting the common room of Garden Terrace Apartments One would have witnessed the completion of a rare but puzzling feat. Ann Case with the help of Shirley Krengel arranged the final pieces of Beatles themed puzzle. The puzzle was titled“A Magical Mystery ...
Collectibles don’t need to be utilitarian. In fact, many of today’s collectibles have a purpose that has been lost to time. For example, how often do you see a toothpick holder in use? Toothpick holders, especially from the 19th century, are miniature examples of the beauty of art glass, pottery, porcelain or silver. They often resemble tiny vases or figurines and may sell for lower prices than larger pieces by the same makers. This porcelain toothpick holder sold at Woody Auction for $84. The auction describes it as “bag-shaped,” but it is an unusual example. Bag-shaped ...
Roger and Joanne Cherrington of New Ulm recently celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary with a joyous gathering of friends and family. Roger and Joanne were married May 14, 1948 at Le Sueur River Lutheran Church in New Richland, Minnesota.
WASHINGTON — A first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine for pregnant women guards their newborns against the scary respiratory virus -– and federal health advisers on Thursday backed Pfizer’s shot despite some lingering questions. RSV fills hospitals with wheezing babies each fall and winter, and the virus struck earlier than usual and especially hard in the U.S. this past year. If the vaccine pans out, “many infants and their parents will breathe easier in the coming years,” said Dr. Jay Portnoy, a member of the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel from Children’s Mercy ...
