A huge shout out to the amazing folks of Lyon County for diving into the recycling game with such gusto. The Environmental office is thankful for everyone hustling to recycle those pop cans, plastic bottles, and newspapers. Whether you’re composting your kitchen scraps or dropping off those ...

Question: I have a medical condition that causes me to lose consciousness on occasion. I am hoping to get a driver’s license. Is there anything I need to do? Answer: When applying for an instruction permit or driver’s license, you will be asked questions about medical conditions. ...

I could tell at the beginning of my tonsil cancer treatment that this was not going to be a fun experience, much in the same way that having root canal is not a fun way to spend time with your dentist. My oncologist laid out his proposed plan of action. This plan had been agreed upon by a ...

Oh, those darn habits we have! As we all know, some habits are gratifying, and some are frustrating. Of course, it also depends on how often we actually notice them, right? For as long as I can remember, ten o’clock in the morning was coffee/break time. I never gave it much thought, but ...

In 2023, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was discovered in Marshall and Lyon County. There are now 53 counties in the state of Minnesota with known EAB infestations. EAB is an insect that attacks and kills ash trees. It is spread through short distance natural flight and infested firewood ...

For far too many Americans, high drug prices can force difficult choices like whether to ration meds or pay for groceries. This has been true even for seniors covered by Medicare. Medicare is the biggest payer of prescription drugs in the country. If our free market system was working the ...