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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 ...

Employ kindness with wait staff

Dear Heloise: A letter in your column that ran a few days ago about getting service in a restaurant reminded me of something I do whenever I need help or service from a company. As soon as they answer, and we establish contact, I tell them that I am pleading insanity and am throwing myself at their mercy. It always gets a laugh and sets a good mood. I almost always get the help or service I need. Try humor and kindness. It works every time. I read your column in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. -- Tom Desaulniers, in Conway, Arkansas GET A BETTER GRIP Dear Heloise: As I’ve gotten ...

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. 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., ...

Pain persists around puncture site after medical procedure

Dear Dr. Roach: Nine days ago, I had a medical procedure under general anesthesia. One of the lines was put in the artery in my left wrist. Aside from deep bruising that went halfway up my forearm, it seems that there is some nerve damage. I have constant pain from my thumb, through my wrist, and up to about 3 inches on my arm. Overnight, the pain becomes intense and radiates all the way up to my shoulder. Tylenol and an arthritis sleeve only provide minimum relief. Should I request to see a neurologist, or is there another type of doctor to seek out for a diagnosis? This has become ...