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Balancing his goals and hers

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We’ve always had a solid partnership with no major issues. But lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m just a supporting character in his life. He recently started a new job that he’s passionate about, and while I’m happy for him, everything seems to revolve around his schedule, his goals, his stress. I work full-time, too, and we have two kids, but somehow I’ve become the default parent and household manager while he gets to “focus.” When I try to bring it up, he says he’s just “under a lot of pressure” ...

Freezing loaves of bread

Dear Heloise: As a retired couple, we just don’t use up bread like we used to. When I buy a loaf, I immediately separate it into two-slice packages in plastic sandwich bags and rebuild the rest of the loaf in the original bag. I then freeze the whole loaf. It is easy to use and thaw two slices at a time! -- Judi Brauns, in Green Valley, Arizona THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Dear Heloise: You suggested a tape measure rather than a ruler for a college student to have on hand. Cellphones come with an app called Measure. It is quite handy and accurate! -- Robin A., in Bakersfield, ...

GETTING TO KNOW Methodious Amoah

Methodious “Junior” Amoah scored the game-winning goal for New Ulm in overtime against Mankato West, giving the Eagles a win in the Section 2AA Boys Soccer Tournament on Tuesday. Q: Who is your favorite all-time soccer player? A: Lionel Messi. Q: What is a hobby you have outside of ...

‘Every vote counts’

SLEEPY EYE — Republican politicians and conservative leaders speaking at the Brown County Republican Fun Raiser Thursday, called for people to vote. “We’re fighting for limiting taxes, less government regulations and more Christian principles and conservative values,” said District. ...

Court Proceedings

Sibley County Court • Unconditional bail was set at $100,000 cash or bond Sept. 29 for Alexander Carl Nipp, 28, Gibbon, on a charge alleging felony theft of a motor vehicle. He could be released on his own recognizance with conditions including not using or possessing alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances and be subject to reasonable suspicion testing by law enforcement. An omnibus hearing was set for 1 p.m. Nov. 6. • Unconditional bail was set at $12,000 cash or bond Oct. 2 for Juan Carlos Romero Lorenzo, 25, Gaylord on a charge alleging third-degree DWI. He could be ...

Arlis M. Forstner

NEW ULM—Arlis M. Forstner, age 85, of New Ulm, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Divine Providence in Sleepy Eye. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm ...