What is emergency preparedness? Simply put, it means being ready for an emergency, and it’s a responsibility everyone shares. While first responders, emergency management, and public health staff have important roles, individuals and families can also take steps to be prepared. There have ...
To the editor: As we were celebrating our 58th wedding anniversary this past August, the waitress in the restaurant asked what our secret was to staying together for many years? JoAnn and I both agreed that “thinking of the other person before thinking about yourself” is what makes it ...
To the editor: Donald Trump focused on the economy throughout his campaign. He blamed Democrats for the slow post COVID economic recovery, riding to the presidency on promises of an immediate Golden Age. Instead, Trump’s policies have worsened the finances of most Americans. The ...
To the editor: In his 9/5/25 email to constituents, Rep. Finstad says he “was proud to be joined by Rep. Michelle Fischbach in welcoming EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, to southern Minnesota for a tour of Christensen Farms.” Under Zeldin, the EPA is busy “unleashing prosperity through ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for 34 years, married for 25 of them. We both brought children from previous marriages into the relationship; he has two and I have two. A week before our wedding, he surprised me with a prenuptial agreement. I had no time to consult an attorney. ...
Dear Annie: I have been married to my wife for 25 years, and overall, we have a strong, trusting relationship. But something happened recently that I cannot seem to shake, and it has been gnawing at me more than I would like to admit. My wife’s best friend’s husband, whom I will call ...