Dear Annie: Several years ago, my wife suffered a stroke. As part of her recovery, her doctor recommended a video game to help improve her hand-eye coordination. At first, it seemed like a great idea; it gave her a sense of accomplishment and helped in her healing. But over time, this ...
Last month, Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated parts of the southern United States. As families evacuated and started to rebuild, firefighters, police officers, and emergency personnel were a constant presence including the Minnesota National Guard who went down to help. This is what our ...
I recently took an exciting ride in a spendy vehicle, the kind that comes with a price tag well into the six figures. A Bently? A Rolls? A Dragon spaceship? Nope. It was my neighbor’s combine. Modern combines are a marvel of high technology. Their cabs feature multiple touch screens, ...
THUMBS UP Springfield surges back The Springfield Tigers excited their fans Thursday by surging back in their Class A state football tournament game against Goodhue in Rochester, scoring back-to-back touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win 20-14. Isaac Fredin caught the go-ahead touchdown ...
Dear Heloise: It’s time to think about Christmas cards. I don’t send many, but I buy cards from UNICEF and museum gift shops. The money goes to these organizations to use as they see fit. They all have distinctive gifts like scarves and jewelry, too. Check them out online. Items come in ...
Dear Annie: I find myself questioning everything. I grew up in a very dysfunctional home. I have known this since I was 13, living on the streets and trying to figure out life. As an adult, my goal has been to not push my childhood trauma onto my relationships. I have been married to my ...