To the editor: I’ve been trying for a year to catch the attention of First District Congressman Brad Finstad. I’ve called all of his district offices, leaving voice messages and messages with his phone answerers. Ditto for his Washington DC office. Twice I have been hung up on. ...
Dear Annie: I have lost most of my family and many close friends, and I struggle with depression myself. There are days when the silence in my house feels almost too loud. Over time, I have learned how to be alone without completely falling apart. I have a pet who has been a lifeline for me. ...
The winter season has begun, and our area has the snow to prove it. To help make this winter a safe one, read on for tips on shoveling and cold-weather safety. Keeping sidewalks and driveways clear of snow and ice is an important part of winter safety, but it can be hard work. Before heading ...
Ok, so that was unexpected. It wasn’t unexpected to receive a random email from an unknown sender who presented themselves as a New York law firm. Just another chunk of junk mail to chuck. But just for the heck of it I decided to read the missive before dumping it in the digital dustbin. ...
THUMBS UP SE Holiday Lights in Motion are back After taking 2024 off, Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion are back. Sportsman’s Park in Sleepy Eye is filled with over a half million Christmas lights and a full schedule of themed event nights through the rest of the month. The lights ...
NEW ULM — The New Ulm Film Society’s Steven Spielberg film series continues to be out of this world with a screening of “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial.” The screening begins 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the New Ulm Public Library. Before “E.T.” was released in 1982, Spielberg was ...