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When marriage changes everything

Dear Annie: My younger sister “Natalie” got married this spring to a man none of us really know. They met online, and within six months, they were engaged. My parents were uneasy about how fast it all happened, but Natalie was sure. She said she’d never felt so connected to anyone. Since the wedding, though, she’s been pulling away from the family. She used to call me almost every day, and now it’s maybe once a week. She skipped our mom’s birthday dinner last month and didn’t seem that apologetic about it. When I ask how she’s doing, she just says she’s “busy” and ...

Reader writes in with two hints

Dear Heloise: Hey there. I wanted to write in with two hints from a boy in Illinois. My mother lives alone, and I’ve asked her to turn on the front porch light when she goes to bed, then turn it off when she gets up. I’ve asked the neighbors to check on her light. If it’s still on around 11 a.m., I ask them to please call her and check in on her. The second thought is: When I make the grocery list, I memorize it and leave it in the car. It’s great practice for the brain. Last time I did this, I only forgot two items. -- Keith Filges, via email AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS Dear ...

Regional Calendar

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 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. SW MN Arts Council Gallery 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Lyon County Museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 201 C ...

Advanced case of COPD calls for immediate treatment

Dear Dr. Roach: After over 50 years of smoking, my wife has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bad scarring of her lungs, but fortunately she doesn’t have cancer. She had respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and no longer has nicotine cravings, but we aren’t sure if it was RSV that killed her cravings. She lies in bed day and night and only gets up to go to the bathroom. She walks 30 feet to the bathroom and gets out of breath. Her vitals are good for an ex-smoker, but oxygen therapy wasn’t improving her oxygen level, which is 92%. Is there anything she can do to ...

New at the Library

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Arnold, Mallory. How to Survive a Horror Story Brady, Ali. Battle of the Bookstores Carter, Chris. Gallery of the Dead (Robert Hunter #9) Carter, Chris. Genesis (Robert Hunter #12) Carter, Chris. Hunting Evil (Robert Hunter #10) Carter, Chris. The Caller (Robert Hunter #8) Carter, Chris. The Crucifix Killer (Robert Hunter #1) Carter, Chris. The Death Sculptor (Robert Hunter #4) Carter, Chris. The Death Watcher (Robert Hunter #13) Carter, Chris. Written in Blood (Robert Hunter #11) De La Rosa, Liana. ...

United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces 2025-26 Campaign chair

United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) announced that Andy Lanoue will lead this year’s annual campaign. A dedicated resident of Tracy, Lanoue serves as director of Territory Sales for Ralco and brings a strong commitment to community service and leadership. This year’s campaign theme, “Raise Your Hand!”, is a powerful call to action: What inspires you to step up and get involved? Whether it’s caring for others, supporting those in need, or working toward a brighter future, United Way of Southwest Minnesota invites you to raise your hand — because real change ...