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Giving grandkids the gift of quality time

Dear Annie: When my nephew was a toddler and his family visited, my mom (his grandmother) got big furniture boxes discarded from stores and made forts and tunnels in our large family room. She got down on the floor and played whatever character he chose her to be in this turf maze. She didn’t care if she played a dinosaur or the Lone Ranger. You could hear them giggling and laughing and enjoying play time that lasted for hours. She wasn’t concerned about her appearance or how others might see her as weird. She knew the impression she left on her grandchild and knew she had ...

The IRS is investigating Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and an alleged bookmaker

By Stephen Wade, Tong-Hyung Kim and Stefanie Dazio Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is being crimi- nally investigated by the IRS, and the attorney for his alleged bookmaker said Thursday that the ex-Los Ange- les Dodgers employee placed bets on international soccer — but not base- ball. The IRS confirmed Thursday that interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and Mathew Bowyer, the alleged illegal bookmaker, are under criminal in- vestigation through the agency’s Los Angeles Field Office. IRS Criminal Investigation spokesperson Scott Vil- liard said he ...

Dear Heloise: I just wanted to give a friendly reminder to consider donating clean, gently used towels to your local veterinary clinics. I have also spotted a great towel sale and bought a bunch for a nearby clinic. Their need is incredible. Believe me, they will be so grateful. As a side note, some clinics may accept unused pet meds (still within their expiration date) as long as it is in the prescribing bottle. This goes for special shampoos as well. Please call first, though, as guidelines may vary. In some cities, there’s a specific group that accepts pet meds, and your local vet ...

The rise of Trump nostalgia

Donald Trump obviously left office on a sour note in January 2021, written off by many opinion-makers and political professionals. Then, President Biden happened. The most remarkable phenomenon of the 2024 election cycle so far is the rise of Trump nostalgia. It’s difficult for anyone to have a new opinion about former President Trump, who is so well-known, so in-your-face, and so polarizing. Yet, people have a new, more favorable attitude toward his presidency in retrospect, certainly compared to the current occupant of the White House. After about 36 months of President Biden, ...

Police logs

New Ulm Police • Responded to a theft report at Walmart, 1720 Westridge Road at 3:27 p.m. Feb. 20. A 51-year-old Sleepy Eye woman admitted to stealing $245 worth of merchandise including baseball cards, beauty products and nicotine gum. The woman was cited for theft and issued a trespass notice by Walmart. A report was sent to Brown County Probation. • Took an animal complaint report at State St. and 8th St. N. at 7:54 a.m. Feb. 21. A 50-year-old New Ulm woman said she was walking her dog when it was attacked by two dogs. Her dog was bitten in the leg. The woman contacted the other ...