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Everyone’s therapist – but who listens to me?

Dear Annie: I enjoy reading your advice and hope you have some for me. I’ve always been the person people come to with their problems. I’m told I’m a good listener, likely because of my own counseling journey. I often suggest therapy or AA to others, especially when addiction is involved. I grew up in an abusive, alcoholic environment and have seen lives destroyed by alcohol -- friends who’ve died, one who killed his girlfriend while driving drunk, and my best friend’s husband, who was killed by a drunk driver. I’ve worked hard to move past those memories, so I don’t ...

New genealogy books

If you’re working on your genealogy, be sure to put your name on the holds list for the following new books. In the meantime, look around the 929.1 section in the nonfiction area for many more genealogy resources. “Big Book of Genealogy Lists” by Thomas Macentee (929.1 MacEntee) “Welcome to The Big Book of Genealogy Lists, your essential companion to navigating the world of historical documents and family records. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or someone just beginning to explore your family roots, you’ve likely encountered puzzling abbreviations, archaic terms, or ...

Farmers: need for rain is critical

With no precipitation and near-record highs forecast for Minnesota, area farmers say rain is vital within the next week to avoid severe damage to crops. Though damage from drought conditions is not yet widespread, farmers say another week of high temperatures and hot winds will be highly ...

Diane Kathleen Hemmingsen

Feb. 17, 1944-July 23, 2025 SANBORN—Diane Kathleen Hemmingsen was born on February 17, 1944, to Alfred Precht and Rose Bertha (Heller) Precht at their home in rural Hector, Minnesota and died in her home in Sanborn, Minnesota surrounded by her family on July 23, 2025 at the age of 81. A ...

Sen. Hoffman leaves hospital

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot nine times by a gunman posing as a police officer who authorities say went on to kill another lawmaker, is out of the hospital and is now recovering in a transitional care unit, his family said. “John has been moved to a rehab facility, but still has a long road to recovery ahead,” the family said in a statement Monday night. The family released a photo showing a smiling Hoffman giving a thumbs-up while standing with a suitcase on rollers, ready to leave the hospital. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were awakened ...

MFU leader urges farmers to contact politicians

SLEEPY EYE — Farmers with state and national agricultural concerns were urged to contact their political representatives at a Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) legislative recap meeting at Sleepy Eye Brewing Tuesday. “Call or email politicians with your concerns,” said MFU Government ...