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New at the Library

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library FICTION Collins, Anna E. Worst in Show Koontz, Dean. The Friend of the Family McFadden, Freida. Dear Debbie Nesbo, Jo. Wolf Hour Patterson, James & Sitts, Brian. Cross & Sampson (Alex Cross #35) Phillips, Susan Elizabeth. And the Crowd Went Wild (Chicago Stars #11) Taylor, Patrick. An Irish Country Practice (Irish Country #2) MYSTERY Burke, James Lee. The Hadacol Boogie (Dave Robicheaux #25) Chien, Vivien, Crime Rangoon (Noodle Shop #12) Robb, J.D. Stolen in Death (In Death #62) LARGE PRINT Patterson, James ...

Keep hope alive!

No one knows how many times the Rev. Jesse Jackson shouted that phrase at political rallies or college campuses in the 1980s and ’90s, including the University of Washington, with much heart and conviction. Amazingly and eerily, it’s almost as if he knew where our nation would be decades later. Jackson worked tirelessly all his adult life for justice and equality for poor people, for union workers and to empower Black communities. Jackson died Tuesday at his home in Chicago. He was 84. In today’s world he would be considered a diplomat or global influencer. As a private citizen ...

Spring break planning has me feeling broken

Dear Annie: Spring break is coming, and instead of feeling excited, I feel like I’m bracing for impact. We have school-aged kids, and every year this week turns into a mix of pressure, money stress and hurt feelings. Some families we know are doing big trips -- skiing, the Caribbean, Disney, you name it. My kids hear about it at school and come home with that look that says, “Why aren’t we doing something like that?” I try to stay upbeat, but it stings, especially because I work hard and still feel like I’m coming up short. Here’s the bigger issue: My spouse and I can’t ...

Make the bed simply and quickly

Dear Heloise: Regarding the widower who doesn’t like walking around the bed to center the top sheet, here’s a simple solution that saves time and steps: Get a permanent marker in a color that is similar to your bedding. Make two small guide marks -- one at the top edge (which is covered when the sheet folds) and another halfway down the side. Use these marks to quickly line up the sheet, avoiding trips around the bed. If you live alone, a couple of small inch-long marks on the mattress edge shouldn’t bother anyone. They’ll be hidden once the bed is made, and it makes the ...

True Blue Window Cleaning first dollar

True Blue Window Cleaning celebrated the First Dollar Award from the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. The following chamber ambassadors attended the event: Jennifer Andries, Hayley Fruin, Adam Henning, Sarah Ackerman, Melissa Maranell, Aaron Ziemer, Zach Turbes-Owner, Shane Erickson, Caroline Hennen, Jennifer Johnson, Justin Kunkel, Sarah Kirchner, Trevor VanKeulen. Zachary Turbes is the owner of True Blue Window Cleaning, located at 216 Belle Ave., in Mankato. "We serve a steady base of residential and commercial clients," Turbes stated. "From single family homes to large ...

Marshall speech team places fourth in Mankato

The Marshall Speech Team attended the Mankato East Speech Tournament on Saturday and brought home a fourth-place trophy. Those students who advanced to varsity finals and placed in the top six in their respective categories were: Sydney Larson, second in prose and third in oratory; Nathan Larsen, second in creative; expression; Berlin Kass and Kaden Deuel, second in duo; Maddy Carrow, third in informative, and Foster Moore, sixth in great speeches. Those students placing in the top six in the second tier of finals, next-in, were: Anastasia Schulte, first in humorous; Berlin ...