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How to view your investments in 2025

As an investor, it can be difficult to navigate the ups and downs of the market and understand what the movements mean for your portfolio — particularly when you’re seeing constant headlines on the topic. As a financial adviser, I’ve fielded many questions from clients who are trying to ...

On the Porch

The official organization of Grandview township took place in August of 1873 at the first town meeting in the home of Jacob Thomas. The village of Grandview was founded in the spring of 1878 and the town site was plotted by the railroad on July 5, 1878. Grandview was the name chosen for the ...

Resources available for coping with stress

Drought and flooding. Long, lonely hours. Shifting federal policies. Uncertainty about tariffs. Rising expenses for fuel, feed and fertilizer coupled with tighter margins. Simply put, it’s stressful to be a farmer or rancher. The rural lifestyle in the Upper Midwest has long had its ups and ...

Update on summer projects

Our major street project this year is Charles Ave/Hill and Minnesota Street Reconstruction project. All utilities are being replaced, including water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. Other items of work included in this project are pavement removal, bituminous surfacing, concrete ...

Who do they come for next?

First, my deepest apologies to Martin Niemöller, a much nobler pastor than I’ll ever be. But because of his inspiration, I share … First, they came for those whom they deemed “illegals.” And I protested but a little, but not loudly. … Shame on me. Then, they came for people who ...