NEW ULM — The 1st Annual Resident Artist Showcase began Friday at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture. Resident artists of 2024 stay for two weeks in New Ulm, creating prints in the Cellar Press. Featured artists are Elizabeth MacMillan, Eliza Ploghoft, Willow Gentile, Charlie Putnam, ...

Dear Annie: I’m a high school senior worried about my future. I still haven’t found a major I really want to do, and I’m running out of time. Animation/art is my passion, but I don’t want to get my degree in it. I haven’t found anything else I’m interested in pursuing. I want to ...

Dear Heloise: I receive a big stack of notepads, 30-40 calendars, and stacks of greeting cards, including those that are blank inside to write notes. I take them to assisted living homes for their patients, as well as hospice organizations and domestic violence resale shops. I sort the cards ...

Dear Annie: I lost my husband 10 years ago. He was a great man, and we had a good marriage for over 30 years. It took me a while (seven years) to date, and when I did, I met a guy who was seven years older than me and twice divorced, but I was very attracted to him, and he was to me. We spent ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: There has been quite a bit of discussion regarding lost house keys. The easiest way to avoid losing your keys is not having keys in the first place! You can get around this by buying a deadbolt lock for your house that has a combination pad. If you have one, all you have to do ...