One of the first things my wife and I did when we moved into our farmhouse more than four decades ago was dig a well. Our house, which was built by my grandparents in the early 1960s, drew its water from a cistern. This was good and bad. It was good because the cistern was supplied by ...

By Trudy Madetzke Bob Madetzke grew up on a farm in Moody County, South Dakota, near Jasper, Minnesota. After serving in the Army as a Military Police Officer at Fort Wainwright, in Alaska, he joined the Marshall Police Department on April 1, 1970, serving until health problems ...

Two emotions are common for those who are nearing retirement — excitement and fear. Leaving the working world behind can feel empowering, however, apprehension about entering a new life stage may also creep in. If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve likely taken steps to prepare financially ...

An important way we partner with our community to better understand and address its diverse needs is through city advisory boards, commissions, committees and task forces. Volunteer members of these groups advise our city council and staff and provide essential support to the city, bringing ...

The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...

Question: What allows private for-profit ambulance companies to run tax-exempt license plates on their vehicles? Answer: Vehicles owned by ambulance services specifically intended for emergency response or providing ambulance services are exempt under the Minnesota State statutes. All ...