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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLISH (February 24, March 3, 2026) STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BROWN FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 08-PR-25-1180 Estate of Wade Richard Lastine, Decedent NOTICE IS GIVEN that a Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Ap- pointment of Personal Representative (Unsu- pervised) has been filed with the above Court and will be heard on March 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m., by Zoom (remote hearing). Objections must be filed with the Court pri- or to or raised at the hearing. If proper, the Personal ...

Police logs

New Ulm Police • Responded to the Brown County Evaluation Center at 1:49 p.m. Saturday after a small bag of a white, powdery substance was located. The substance tested positive for methamphetamine. It was not determined who was responsible for bringing meth into the facility. A report was done for documentation. • Responded to Nova House at 5:26 p.m. Saturday for a 23-year-old Pequot Lakes female on hold that left the facility, after telling staff she was leaving with her father to go home. Crow Wing County was advised the female left with her father. The woman returned to Nova ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLISH (February 24,  March 3, 2026) STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BROWN FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 08-PR-25-1180 Estate of Wade Richard Lastine, Decedent NOTICE IS GIVEN that a Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Unsupervised) has been filed with the above Court and will be heard on March 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m., by Zoom (remote hearing). Objections must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full ...

Spring break planning has me feeling broken

Dear Annie: Spring break is coming, and instead of feeling excited, I feel like I’m bracing for impact. We have school-aged kids, and every year this week turns into a mix of pressure, money stress and hurt feelings. Some families we know are doing big trips -- skiing, the Caribbean, Disney, you name it. My kids hear about it at school and come home with that look that says, “Why aren’t we doing something like that?” I try to stay upbeat, but it stings, especially because I work hard and still feel like I’m coming up short. Here’s the bigger issue: My spouse and I can’t ...

Make the bed simply and quickly

Dear Heloise: Regarding the widower who doesn’t like walking around the bed to center the top sheet, here’s a simple solution that saves time and steps: Get a permanent marker in a color that is similar to your bedding. Make two small guide marks -- one at the top edge (which is covered when the sheet folds) and another halfway down the side. Use these marks to quickly line up the sheet, avoiding trips around the bed. If you live alone, a couple of small inch-long marks on the mattress edge shouldn’t bother anyone. They’ll be hidden once the bed is made, and it makes the ...

While you wait for “Theo of Golden”

There is much buzz about Allen Levi’s debut novel “Theo of Golden.” The book format alone has 77 holds on it in our library system and there are more holds on other formats. Levi’s work is described by the publishers as “…a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.” If you are wondering what to read as you wait to read about Theo, or if you love the book and want to read more charming, heartwarming, and uplifting books centered on human ...