Dear Annie: I have lost most of my family and many close friends, and I struggle with depression myself. There are days when the silence in my house feels almost too loud. Over time, I have learned how to be alone without completely falling apart. I have a pet who has been a lifeline for me. ...

The winter season has begun, and our area has the snow to prove it. To help make this winter a safe one, read on for tips on shoveling and cold-weather safety. Keeping sidewalks and driveways clear of snow and ice is an important part of winter safety, but it can be hard work. Before heading ...

Ok, so that was unexpected. It wasn’t unexpected to receive a random email from an unknown sender who presented themselves as a New York law firm. Just another chunk of junk mail to chuck. But just for the heck of it I decided to read the missive before dumping it in the digital dustbin. ...

Dear Annie: I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners that range from casual to fine dining. We’re both in our late 40s and single. She’s a ...

All of us need to keep our emotions under control. Basing our actions on our feelings, to the neglect of thinking before doing or saying something, can have bad consequences. When something is said or done, it is too late to undo the impact. Those words or actions will not be forgotten. It ...

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Film Society’s Steven Spielberg film series continues to be out of this world with a screening of “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial.” The screening begins 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the New Ulm Public Library. Before “E.T.” was released in 1982, Spielberg was ...