Opinion
Celebrate newspapers and their efforts to record local history
Sandy Robinson and Ben Carlson were part of news reports in Minnesota’s newspapers. Neither one was probably aware of the attention created by the event.
Memory Care Corner
When I worked as a Memory Care Coordinator, people would often ask what the risk factors were for dementia. Today I thought we could review some of those risk factors – however, please keep in mind that if several of these risk factors apply to you, it certainly doesn’t mean that you will definitely get dementia.
Letter to the Editor
Charities across Minnesota have heard a great deal of discussion about lawmakers possibly getting rid of electronic- pulltabs, better known as e-tabs. No bills have been filed, but legislators have said publicly the matter is on the table at the Capitol.
From the Editor’s Desk
I think most of us have come to the point in winter where we don’t maybe pay as much attention to the forecast, kind of expecting winter to be done with its wrath by now. At least, I know that’s how I’ve been functioning.
Beyond Reason
It’s time for Spring Training. It’s like baseball season.
News from Milan
Oh, what a beautiful day Saturday was. So sunny and warmish. The days have been pleasant enough that I have hope that spring is really coming. But then we get to Sunday with mixed precipitation again. And again next weekend. Winter just won’t let go. Piffledust. And that is my final word about this winter. (At least for this week.)
Live Well, Age Wisely
Director of Aging Well, Prairie 5 Community Action Council Another of the wonderful services that Prairie Five offers is tax assistance. We have tax clinics available in several locations in our five counties (Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, Yellow Medicine) provided through our partnership with the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program.
News W.R.A.P.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (OJP) distributes approximately $54 million annually in state and federal funds to programs across Minnesota providing services to crime victims. The Minnesota OJP has informed all current grantees, including WRAP (Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs), that all states are receiving VOCA reductions.
From the Editor’s Desk
Having attended many sporting events over the last couple of years, I’m continually entertained by the conversations the youngest of sports fans are having during the games. Quite often, the youngest fans are crowded right up front, where the action is, and they have lots to say.
Beyond Reason
A Conversation with Cupid A bustling two-story restaurant in a city center. On the mezzanine, ROB sees CUPID, 30s, black suit, white shirt, no tie, sitting at table overlooking the floor below.