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Havoc at holiday dinner

Dear Annie: I am the default holiday host for my extended family. My parents are divorced and both come, my sister arrives late and stressed with her kids, my brother shows up with whatever new girlfriend he is serious about, and my mother uses the whole day to quietly criticize everyone’s life choices, starting with mine. By the time we sit down to dinner, I am so tense that one small comment can set off a chain reaction. Last year my mom made a remark about my sister’s children being “wild” and my sister burst into tears. My dad got defensive on her behalf, my brother cracked ...

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. SW MN Arts Council Gallery, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 201 C St. Lyon County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Rotary Club, noon, Marshall ...

Fatal crash reported in Murray County

CURRIE — A fatal crash was reported Monday morning on U.S. Highway 59 west of Currie, the Minnesota State Patrol said. A State Patrol report did not identify the person killed in the crash, but said he was a 58-year-old man from Minneota. The man's name is being withheld until Tuesday, pending notification of family, said Sgt. Troy Christianson, of the State Patrol. A 61-year-old Tyler man was also taken to Sanford Sioux Falls with life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash, the State Patrol reported. The crash was reported at 7:27 a.m., near the intersection of Highway 59 ...

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 AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 C St. MAFAC Arts Center and Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 109 N. 3rd., downtown Marshall. For more info, call 532-5463. Lyon County Museum, noon-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., ...

Beware of this big bad beau

Dear Annie: In 1996, I met a man while traveling. At the time, I was a single mom of three in a new city and state away from family. I was struggling with finances, child care and transportation. My family and I weren’t close and had many disagreements, so I moved far away. When I arrived at my destination, this man got off with me and did not continue his journey. Within three weeks, we were married. Shortly after that, we had full custody of his young son. We were married for 17 years. During those years, my husband did everything but beat me. He had countless affairs, didn’t ...

Using a tray to carry a laptop

Dear Heloise: I like to move around when I use my laptop computer. I put it on a cafeteria tray to keep it steady and the airflow clear. I can put handy things there like glasses, pencils, sticky notes, earbuds, and a flash drive. I’m good to go! -- A Reader, via email WRINKLE REMOVER Dear Heloise: I had several cotton/polyester blouses that were wrinkled. Instead of dragging out the ironing board, I spritzed each one with cold water from a spray bottle. The wrinkles fell out, and the blouses were ready to wear when they dried. -- Sue, via email A STICKY SOLUTION Dear Heloise: ...