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How to clean your dishwasher

Dear Readers: Our dishwashers get a lot of use, and if your dishwasher has an odor, try to find out where the smell is coming from. First, look inside the dishwasher to examine the drain hose and the bottom reservoir for residue or food particles that may be trapped there. Gunk and grease can accumulate, and if the water is not hot enough to wash it away, this stuff can cause an odor. Use a large wad of paper towels to clean out the reservoir. Be careful because there could be broken glass or sharp bits. The smell may also be coming from clogged kitchen drainpipes or sewer lines. If ...

Thies’ late goal helps Apple Valley hold off New Ulm

NEW ULM — Jordyn Thies’ rebound off an Avery Ryan shot with just 35 seconds left in the game broke a 1-1 tie and gave Apple Valley a 2-1 win over New Ulm Saturday afternoon in a nonconference girls hockey game at the New Ulm Civic Center. The loss was New Ulm’s third 2-1 loss this ...

Supporting family while on a budget

Dear Annie: I am the middle child of a family that once was very close. We are all grown up now, and our parents have passed away. There were two girls and three boys in the family, and our ages range from 45 to 69. I believe it is up to us to keep our family together, but I’m having a lot of trouble with my youngest brother. One time recently, he stayed over at my house and slept on the pullout couch rather than in the bedroom because my son was visiting at the time -- staying with his children -- and they had the spare room. My brother complained that I treat my grandkids better ...

Treat yourself to pineapple

Dear Heloise: I worry that pineapple is too acidic for me. It’s not that I’ve had any problems as of yet, but I know that it’s a tropical fruit. So many tropical fruits have a lot of acid in their edible parts. So, is it actually unhealthy to eat pineapples? -- Eunice H., Anaheim, California Eunice, while pineapples are an exotic fruit, and the juice is certainly acidic, it may help reduce or prevent inflammation and aid in healthy bowel movements. It also contains manganese, which is used in our bodies to build bone and tissue. It has fiber and is high in vitamin C, but low in ...

Treat yourself to pineapple

Dear Heloise: I worry that pineapple is too acidic for me. It’s not that I’ve had any problems as of yet, but I know that it’s a tropical fruit. So many tropical fruits have a lot of acid in their edible parts. So, is it actually unhealthy to eat pineapples? -- Eunice H., Anaheim, California Eunice, while pineapples are an exotic fruit, and the juice is certainly acidic, it may help reduce or prevent inflammation and aid in healthy bowel movements. It also contains manganese, which is used in our bodies to build bone and tissue. It has fiber and is high in vitamin C, but low in ...