Mark Anthony Meteorologist Weather column: The big talk for skywatchers over the weekend was the Perseid meteor showers. The annual event peaked over the weekend. If you got out of the city late at ni…
Protein
Dear Dietitian, Can you tell me how much protein I need in a day? I’ve looked this up on the internet and get several different answers. Need to know Dear Need to know: Our bodies need protein to…
Social Security when you are self-employed
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialist – Minnesota and Wisconsin Most people who pay into Social Security work for an employer. Their employer deducts So…
Where seniors can get help with home chores and small jobs
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find good, trustworthy, qualified people who can help seniors with home chores or small jobs? Looking for Mom Dear Looking, Getting help at home…
Catapult Zucchini Day declared!
Sandy Holthaus I received several Facebook notices that Aug. 8, is National “Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbors Porch” Day. Thank goodness my neighbors love me too much to bring on such torture, …
A free press is essential to our democracy
Jean Matua “From the Heart” Our forefathers set down the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States with 45 simple words that guarantee us 5 freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, …
Tornado hit Atwater
Mark Anthony Meteorologist Weather column: Severe weather moved across portions of Minnesota on Friday into Friday night. A weak EF-0 tornado hit Atwater in Kandiyohi County on Friday evening. There w…
Lingering rain on weekend
Mark Anthony Meteorologist Weather column: Scattered showers and thunderstorms were found across the state of Minnesota on Sunday. A few of these did produce some brief heavy downpours across parts of…
The trap of night eating
Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Dietitian, I have lost 20 pounds, and I’m very proud of my accomplishment. I know I have to develop healthy habits in order to keep the weight off. My problem is I e…
Homebody
Well its finally happened to me. I am a homebody. I can’t help it, I just love being at home. It’s quiet and peaceful. We have no visible neighbors and we can only hear cars from a distance. There are…