Dear Heloise: I sympathize to some extent with the writer in a recent column of yours lamented how doctor’s offices will say the appointment is at 10:00 a.m. but ask that you arrive at 9:30 a.m. for paperwork. However, I think it actually makes sense to do it this way. Ten a.m. is the time ...

Dear Annie: Every December, my life starts to feel like one of those “year in review” videos -- only mine looks more like the blooper reel. Back in January, I sat at my kitchen table with a brand-new planner, a cinnamon latte and all the determination in the world. I even wrote, “This ...

Sleepy Eye H.S., Jr. Interview by Ari Selvey Heiderscheidt helped Sleepy Eye to a 91-82 comeback victory over Nicollet on Monday, scoring 24 points along with six rebounds and seven assists. Q: What is your favorite holiday tradition? A: Just gathering with my family for Christmas. Coming ...

Dear Heloise: I would like to share an idea I came up with recently -- using ID dog tags on horse bridles. It struck me that if a horse gets loose, having a tag with the owner’s contact info could make it much easier to get them back home quickly. We already do this for dogs, so why not ...

Dear Annie: When my boyfriend decided to get serious about his health earlier this year -- cleaner eating, regular workouts -- I was super proud of him. I cheered him on and swapped out our snacks without complaint. For the first few months, it brought out the best in him. But somewhere along ...

LE SUEUR — Minnesota River downed New Ulm 2-1 in a girls hockey game on Tuesday. New Ulm’s Brielynn Weston scored the lone goal for the Eagles with an even-strength score at 12:43 of the first period, with Isabelle Forstner and Callie Haugen recording assists. New Ulm goaltender Ava ...