Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my bathroom and home office. They are great for lipstick and makeup brushes, and they can be ...
Dear Heloise: When I wash my paintbrushes after painting, I “shampoo” them with a dish detergent, then “condition” them using a hair conditioner. Afterward, I rinse them really well and let them dry. I’ve been using the same brushes for years. -- Jan Nelson, via email ANOTHER ...
Dear Annie: I have a friend, “Donna,” who lives in another state. We’ve been friends for three years. Due to past trauma of being cheated on, I have trust issues, not just in relationships but friendships as well. I’ve damaged and even lost a few friends because of these issues. Donna ...
THUMBS UP Minnesota Music Hall of Fame induction and Princefest Next weekend, things are going to get very musical in New Ulm with two music-themed events. First, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) will be inducting new members Friday, April 19 during the 33rd Induction Ceremony ...
The top priority of the Street Department is to maintain the integrity of the street and alley pavements to ensure they are in a safe and usable condition and to ensure proper drainage for storm runoff. As the weather warms and the snow melts the first maintenance activity, we perform is ...
Dear Annie: I am a school secretary. Parents often call in with issues regarding their children. Some are very personal including health, family issues, abuse, neglect, behavior, etc. Many parents go into FULL detail as to what is happening. In these circumstances, I am not the person who can ...