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Sherry Loch, 72

Sherry Loch, 72

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Sherry Loch of Kimball died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Savanna Prairie Assisted Living in Kimball. She was 72. A Remembrance Service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball. Visitation...

John “Hunts” Harren, 80

John “Hunts” Harren, 80

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John "Hunts" Harren died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Assumption Senior Living Community in Cold Spring. He was 80. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Luxemburg with...

Lawrence “Larry” Flaschenriem, 88

Lawrence “Larry” Flaschenriem, 88

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Lawrence "Larry" Flaschenriem died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his Watkins home. He was 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins. Visitation will be...

Gladys Grossinger, 100

Gladys Grossinger, 100Free Access

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Gladys Grossinger of Watkins died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins. She was 100. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins. Visitation...

Know your risk factors, and know your numbers

Know your risk factors, and know your numbersFree Access

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Dear Readers: This past week, I attended the funeral of my best friend’s brother, who died suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was only 49. You don’t realize how many lives one life touches until you attend a funeral....

Talking lawn care with U of M

Talking lawn care with U of MFree Access

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We’re getting back into our yards and gardens, with pent-up demand following a long winter. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jon Trappe has tips for yards that accomplish multiple goals, including promoting pollinators, climate action, and a lovely look. Q:...

Lowering cholesterol with supplements

Lowering cholesterol with supplements

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Dear Dietitian, Lately, my cholesterol level has gone up, and my doctor wants to put me on medication for it. I am hesitant to take medicine because of the side effects. I’ve read about a supplement, citrus bergamot, that claims...

Talking oral cancer with U of M

Talking oral cancer with U of M

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In the year 2023, the American Cancer Society predicts that more than 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a form of oral cancer. Despite broadly available screenings and diagnostic testing, many cases aren’t diagnosed until the cancer is in advanced...

The eye of the storm

The eye of the storm

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Is it just me, or has life gotten more complicated? So many variables and tough decisions. So many crossroads. And it’s all happening at lightning speed.  Even on days when I don’t tune in to...

The extended losses of grief

The extended losses of grief

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One of the toughest aspects of ongoing, persistent and long-term grief is the loss of human life. Not the life of the person who died, but other losses you never would have foreseen – but...

Two glasses of wine and a puppy

Two glasses of wine and a puppy

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If you know me, you also know that I am a dog person. We now have six. Four are rescues, and two were bought but, like all “-children,” we love every one of them. Our...

Community newspapers continue to play a critical role

Community newspapers continue to play a critical role

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In the past 20-some years, various factors have changed how we all do business. With progress come both challenges and rewards. Today, for example, many businesses are accomplishing more with fewer people than they did...

Jack’s of Watkins has reopened

Jack’s of Watkins has reopenedFree Access

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The brand-new convenience store at Jack’s of Watkins is completed and open for business. A big grand opening is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and everyone is...

ATV crash at Clearwater Forest Campground

ATV crash at Clearwater Forest CampgroundFree Access

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At about 8:15 p.m. Friday, May 12, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received the report of an ATV crash with unknown injuries in the Clearwater Forest Campground located at...

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office crime blotter

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office crime blotterFree Access

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Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition   05/21/23, 4:40 am, Alarm, Central Av N, City of Watkins: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 05/21/23, 8:54 am, Alarm, Meeker Av W, City of Eden Valley:...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office crime blotters

Wright County Sheriff’s Office crime blottersFree Access

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Wright County Sheriff’s Office   May 21, Jessica Marie Mangel, 48 of St. Cloud, was arrested in Clearwater on a charge of third-degree DWI. May 21, Clement Alexander Schmitz, 30...