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Ronald Smith, 66

Ronald Smith, 66

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Ronald Smith, formerly of Cokato, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his South Haven home. He was 66. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, at Kimball United Methodist Church in Kimball with pastor Lori Artner...

Dr. Richard Swenson, 95

Dr. Richard Swenson, 95

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Dr. Richard Swenson of Eden Valley died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at CentraCare Hospital in Paynesville. He was 95. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley with Rev....

Darlene Stuve, 78

Darlene Stuve, 78

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Darlene Stuve of Fair Haven died peacefully Friday, March 10, 2023, at Savanna Prairie in Kimball. She was 78. A memorial service in celebration of her wonderful life will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Dingmann Funeral...

Wilfred Hentges, 98

Wilfred Hentges, 98

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Wilfred Hentges of Cold Spring, formerly of Kimball, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at CentraCare Health Paynesville. He was 98. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 13, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Kimball with...

Ketogenic pills

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Dear Dietitian,  What’s the deal with keto pills coming out? There are so many of them, and they all claim good results. Are they worth trying? Colleen Dear Colleen, Since dietary supplements like keto (short for ketogenic) pills are not...

Donating your body to science

Donating your body to science

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Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in possibly donating my body to science when I pass away. What can you tell me about this, and what would I need to do to set it up? Getting Old Dear Getting, If...

Clues to early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

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From University of Minnesota Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease in people over 65, and it affects more than 50 million people worldwide – a number that is expected to double in 20 years. University of Minnesota scientists...

Talking Long COVID with U of M

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It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. While many aspects of life have returned to normal, some people are dealing with ongoing effects from their COVID infection, called “Long COVID.” According to the...

Italian dishes at home

Italian dishes at home

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I recently spent two full days cleaning my office. This room has been a “catch-all” for six months since my parents moved in with us. My husband said the piles were getting scary. As I...

We are all connected

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“It’s a small world.” Small, and ever-shrinking. We hear that a lot these days. The reality, of course, is that the Earth is enormous, especially relative to our tiny corners of the planet. Even though...

If at first you don’t succeed,

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In the last two years, I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone. Then again, I’ve stepped right into it. There’s both, and it’s all mostly good. In stepping out, I’ve sold and bought...

Snow Daze

Snow Daze

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I’ve tried to like winter in Minnesota but, as an adult, I don’t. I prefer warmth. I like the weather where my hair doesn’t freeze on my face. Now, when it snows, I don’t get...

Watkins passes audit, still seeks help for summer poolFree Access

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The Watkins city council met March 9 for their regular meeting. The 2022 audit report was presented and, as expected, the city passed. 2023 Ambulance Service officers were approved: Chief...

Eden Valley March council meeting

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The Eden Valley city council met for their regular meeting Wednesday, March 1. The city is looking for someone to hire as a public works employee for the summer. The...

Local water projects heard in committee

Local water projects heard in committee

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This week at the Capitol, the Senate Capital Investment Committee heard a number of local project proposals that will be considered as part of a future bonding bill. This includes...

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office

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Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 03/12/23, 1:32 a.m., DUI, MN Hwy 22, Manannah Twp: Report Taken. 03/12/23, 2:46 p.m., Domestic, 734th Av, Dassel Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 03/12/23, 4:41 p.m.,...