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Sharon Smith, 87

Sharon Smith, 87

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Sharon Smith of Annandale, formerly of Cokato, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital. She was 87. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Kimball United Methodist Church with Rev. Lori Artner...

Paula Searle, 68

Paula Searle, 68

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Paula Searle of Ogden, Utah, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. She was 68. A celebration of life will be held in Utah from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Senior Center at 1896 North 1800 West in Farr West,...

David ‘Dave’ Mackereth, 58

David ‘Dave’ Mackereth, 58

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David Mackereth of Kimball died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins. He was 58. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Kimball United Methodist Church with Pastor Lori Artner officiating....

Catherine “Kitty” Winter, 100

Catherine “Kitty” Winter, 100

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Catherine "Kitty" Winter of Maple Lake died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at the Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo. She was 100. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple...

Cold and flu season defense

Cold and flu season defense

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Dear Readers, It is estimated that the common cold is responsible for 150 million missed workdays each year in the United States.(1) With cold and flu season fast-approaching, many of us will be headed to the nutrition supplement aisle in...

Christian Women’s brunch

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Snoopy and Woodstock love fall, and we all love tips on fall flower care. So come join the Christian Women’s Connection brunch at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale and hear LeAnne Lund from...

Stop saying suicide is a ‘selfish choice’

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Our society has come a long way in understanding the importance of taking care of mental health. Although there have been many improvements in how mental health is addressed, there still is a stigma involved, especially when it comes to...

How seniors can protect themselves from cybercrimes

How seniors can protect themselves from cybercrimes

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Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was infected with malware, and...

One of our best cheerleaders

One of our best cheerleaders

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There is just something so special about sitting in the bleachers on a Friday evening under the big lights, watching the Kimball football team play a good game. The sun is setting, the crowd hustles...

Milestones and the meaning of time

Milestones and the meaning of time

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I’m approaching another milestone – as if I needed another one. Soon it will be 1,000 days. I’ve been 1,000 days a widow. It sounds like a long time. And it is. But I was...

Becoming a survivor

Becoming a survivor

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“At first I. was afraid, I was petrified … .” – Gloria Gaynor My life has become a series of projects. Flooring. Painting cabinets. Refinishing countertops. Installing baseboards and backsplashes. Sewing curtains. Replenishing bedding. Creating...

It’s time for a turnover

It’s time for a turnover

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I recently have been practicing making turnovers. It started with a bowl of leftover apples. I just couldn’t throw them away with the cost of fruit these days. I started peeling, slicing, and sautéing the...

Downburst at sunset

Downburst at sunsetFree Access

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Meeker County Sheriff’s Office

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Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 09/24/23, 0:38 am, Domestic, 245th St, Litchfield Twp: Report Taken. 09/24/23, 9:10 am, Traffic Stop, CSAH 14, Darwin Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 09/24/23, 9:24 am,...

Wright County Sheriff’s OfficeFree Access

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Sept. 22, Isaac Carl Anderson, 22 of Cokato, was arrested in Cokato on a charge of Giving a Peace Officer a False Name. Sept. 18, Sheryl Nichole Wraspir, 26 of...

Sputnik launched 66 years ago Wednesday

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Soviet satellite alarmed world, began space race It was a round metal object the size of a beach ball, and it only weighed 183.9 pounds. Yet it managed to throw...