Dear Annie: My father has always been a deeply anxious man. If there is nothing to worry about, he invents something. Growing up, this often meant high-stress evenings when my siblings or I were out with friends or running late. I still remember one night when my dad woke my mother in a panic, ...

Dear Annie: I’ve always prided myself on being a good friend. I’m the one who shows up at weddings, baby showers, birthday parties and even moving day. I donate to friends’ fundraisers, send thoughtful messages, and make the effort to call, check in and extend invitations. In short, ...

Dear Heloise: I just read a hint in your column about the advantages of using a cane. My mental response was, “Yes, yes, yes.” And this is also why I am no longer coloring my hair and letting it grow out to its now natural color of white. Some things about aging aren’t so terrible. I have ...

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 ...

United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) announced it has received grant dollars totaling $82,912 from The United Way of Southwest Minnesota. The United Way of Southwest Minnesota’s Community Impact Grants provided over $82,912 to support four programs within UCAP. The Kitchen Table Food ...

Dear Heloise: Due to my wife’s health, after 68 years, I am now the cook. I find that the most helpful tools for me are pliers, scissors and screwdrivers! I use the screwdriver to open cans with lift tabs. I stick the screwdriver through the tab and push down on the handle. Pliers can be ...