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 ...

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, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 85 and healthy apart from polycythemia vera, for which I take aspirin. I was interested in the new blood test for cancer. Is it worthwhile? -- M.N. Answer: When screening patients for cancer, the goal is to find a test that leads to a beneficial outcome for the person ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my second husband for 38 years. He’s a good man, and I’m blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father to our daughter. We’ve had our ups and downs, but for the most part, he has been a gift from God. So what’s the problem? He is often ...

Dear Heloise: My first cousin with whom I’m close is registered for several items at a large department store. Her wedding is approaching very soon, and as of yet, I haven’t gotten around to buying her a gift. The only thing no one hasn’t bought yet is something called a “ramekin.” ...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct aerial mapping in southwest Minnesota this spring. The mapping will create a record of existing infrastructure and landscape along, and adjacent to, MnDOT right of way for transportation planning and highway design. This work is conducted ...