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New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Hilderbrand, Elin & Cunningham, Shelby. The Academy Nix, D.J. The Shakespeare Secret Steel, Danielle. The Portrait Vuong, Ocean. The Emperor of Gladness Fantasy Darling, Olivia Rose. Wrath of Dragons (Fear the Flames #2) Novik, Naomi. The Summer War Mystery Alexander, Tasha. The Sisterhood (Lady Emily #19) Cleeves, Ann. The Killing Stones (Shetland #9) Large print Peterson, Tracie & Woodhouse, Kimberley. An Unexpected Grace (Jewels of Kalispell #3) Steel, Danielle. The Portrait ...

Walking on eggshells

Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and the mother of five grown children. I raised them mostly on my own after my divorce, and those years were not easy. There were slammed doors, late nights waiting up and more than a few tearful arguments. My daughters, especially during their teenage years, could be painfully cruel with their words. But somehow, we all made it through. These days, I am close to one of my daughters in particular. She calls often, leans on me for advice and turns to me whenever life throws her a curveball. I am always there with a listening ear, a home-cooked meal or a ...

Stockpiling food for the winter

Dear Heloise: It comes as no surprise that groceries are getting a lot more expensive. Where I live, we are often snowed in for a few days during the winter, or the roads get so bad that it’s nearly impossible to get to a grocery store. So, starting in September, I begin to stockpile food that will not perish for a long time such as canned chili, canned soups, pasta and various sauces, or materials to make a sauce. Items such as laundry soap, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and shampoo can be stored in large plastic bins or cardboard boxes in the garage, and food items are ...

New at the Library

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Kelley, Pamela. The Nantucket Restaurant (Nantucket Restaurant #1) Martin, Madeline. The Secret Book Society Moore, Heather B. Julia Greig, David. The Book of I Mystery Clare, Alys. The Skeleton in the Rose Bed (World’s and Bureau #5) Fredericks, Mariah. The Girl in the Green Dress Limoncelli, Rosanne. The Four Queens of Crime Adler-Olsen, Jussi. The Absent One (Department Q #2) Fantasy Kingfischer, T. Hemlock & Silver Holiday 100 Christmas Carols [782.28 {100}] Taste of Home Christmas 2025 ...

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. TOPS# 1373 (take off pounds sensibly), 8-9 a.m., 82 W Main Street Cottonwood. For questions call 507-828-0944. SW MN Arts Council Gallery, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Lyon County ...

Hosting without reciprocity

Dear Annie: I have a dear friend of 49 years. She has been married for more than 50, while I only married seven years ago. She stood beside me as my matron of honor, and over the years, we have shared so many memories, laughs and life milestones together. Since my marriage, my husband and I have hosted this couple for dinner more times than I can count. We’ve cooked, entertained and tried to make our home a warm gathering place for all of us. In all that time, they have invited us over exactly once -- and that was to play cards, with no meal involved. Eventually I stopped inviting ...