Opinion
Ask a Trooper – Ted Foss Law
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the Ted Foss law in Minnesota? Answer: The law got its name from a tragedy.
Ask a Trooper –
Question: Does a bicyclist have to obey the same traffic laws as a motorist? Answer: Thank you for the question. Sharing the road is always an imp ortant topic.
Make your message matter
A young man, fresh from receiving his MBA, went back to visit his old college professor to ask him a question that had always puzzled him. He asked, “What do you think is the most important quality for someone who wants to become a business leader?”
Let’s Talk about Falls!
Gail Gilman, Family Life Consultant, M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus – University of Minnesota September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month – “Better Balance for Fall Prevention” The Challenges of Falls According to the U.S.
What’s in a name?
Beyond Reason by Rob Perez Due to the overwhelming response (glad you liked it, Mom) to a recent column about nautical terminology, this is a kind of follow-up. Thus, I give you boat names.
Family Living Focus Touting Tomatoes
Gail Gilman, Family Life Consultant, M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus – University of Minnesota Tomatoes have long been enjoyed for their flavor and versatility.
What is an Annual Notice of Change?
Dear Savvy Senior, Last year I received a “notice of change” letter from my Medicare provider. Should I expect another one this year, and what should I do with it? --Medicare Rookie Dear Rookie, The letter you’re asking about is actually referred to as the Annual Notice of Change (or ANOC), which is a letter you receive from your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in late September. (People with only a Medigap plan don’t receive these because Medigap plans do not have benefit changes from year to year). So yes, you should expect to receive another letter next month.
From the Editor’s Desk
When I received Rev. Lick’s column for this week’s Plaindealer, the title caught my attention before I even read any further: Summer’s End.
Teamwork makes the dream work
Once upon a time there was an enterprising businessman who had a fantastic idea. He thought he had figured out a way to build the perfect automobile.
MFU applauds passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Minnesota Farmers Union Tuesday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The bill includes a $40 billion investment over 10 years in agriculture, forestry and rural communities.