This Happened Here: In Favor of Child Labor…
“Hello,” says a kid, startling me. She’s appeared on the back patio of the Bluenose Gopher; since I’m sitting down and she’s standing, her large eyes are roughly at the level of my own. Her gaze is very confident in the bright summer sun.
Memory Care Corner: Stand by their side…
A week ago I sat softly petting our cat, Tommy. Two days earlier, he seemed completely normal as he vaulted to his favorite sleeping place on top of our dining room hutch. But now, something was definitely wrong. Tommy laid very still – he wouldn’t lift his head, he hadn’t eaten or drank anything for two days and he was very lethargic. I sat “chairside” and slowly petted him – but he didn’t purr or respond. After a trip to his regular vet and two trips to the ER vet, we just couldn’t figure out what was the matter.
Beyond Reason: The Dewey Decimal System…
I make a lot of jokes here at Beyond Reason. Some are at the expense of the game of pickleball. Some are the expense of the pickleball players. While I do try to make other jokes about other topics—bugs, potato salad, and, of course, gourds—heretofore, I’ve never attempted a single joke about the Dewey Decimal System.
Ask a Trooper: Pulling campers and trailers…
Question: I see a lot of motorists pulling campers and trailers that don’t have experience or simply don’t know what they are doing. I see some crashes that I suspect are due to this. Can you talk about pulling campers and trailers?
Be alert for fog seal crews along Highway 212 this week
Crews will be fog sealing paved shoulders along Highway 212 from Granite Falls to Danube this week, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Fog sealing is done to preserve and extend the life of asphalt pavement. A thin layer of oil is sprayed on the roadway, which fills small holes and seals minor cracks.
Highs in the mid-low 70s most of the week
Another week and another active weather pattern was with us. We had storms on Sunday evening and again on Monday night.
Discussions on state of Carnegie Library continue
The Montevideo City Council took time during its regular meeting last week to discuss the current state and uncertain future of the city’s historic Carnegie Library building on Third Street, following a recent structural assessment prompted by falling facade bricks.
News from Countryside Public Health: Your breastfeeding journey – we’re here to help…
August is National Breastfeeding Month! At Countryside Public Health, we’re here to support you on your breastfeeding journey. We offer resources like the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program and have trained nurses called Designated Breastfeeding Experts who can provide education, guidance, and encouragement.
Two individuals identified in plane crash
The two passengers of a plane that crashed near the Granite Falls Municipal Airport last week have been identified.
Chippewa County Fair returns July 30th-August 3rd
The Chippewa County Fair is scheduled this year for Wednesday, July 30th through Sunday, August 3rd. Merriams Midway Show returns to host the carnival each day. The Texas-based company has been in business for two generations. The carnival opens July 30th at 6 p.m., and opens again Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours begin early, opening at 1 p.m.