Opinion
How to convince an elderly parent to stop driving
Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive. Backseat Daughter Dear Backseat, For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car keys can be a very difficult and sensitive topic.
A Day for … Presidents?
There are plenty of things wrong with this country. Too much of this. Too little of that. And, of course, President’s Day. There are many, many dumb things about President’s Day. It’s actually hard to know where to start.
Rise in Flu cases in Minnesota
COVID-19 may seem to be plateauing a little right now, but there is another illness that everyone knows all too well coming back into play this year. The flu.
Lutefisk Buffet
On Sunday, Jan.9 the Butterfield Community Fund Park Improvement held an all you could eat lutefisk and Swedish meatball buffet with all the proceeds going to the beautiful park being built in Butterfield. It is located on the same block as the Veteran Memorial.
The Big Sell is coming, but do we really need the hype?
The big game’s a’comin’ and every year there’s a lot of talk about the commercials. Normally commercials are a thing I avoid. During a commercial break, I usually take a stroll or engage in light banter. I might fix a snack or even, on occasion, check the laundry.
2022 coming in like a lamb, leaving like a lion
We have all heard the saying March will come in like a lamb or Lion and leave as the other. Each year that old saying seems to be true for March, but for 2022 I am starting to feel like that may be the saying for the year in my life.
Approaching 65? Here’s what to know about enrolling in Medicare
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up? —Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplified rundown of what to know.
Lookout and be careful when driving
Winter this year has been on that has given us a lot of crazy weather, especially over the weekends. I feel like mother nature loves to give out the bad weather when the weekend comes, it has happened twice this winter.
Watonwan County Humane Society rose sale
The Watonwan County Humane Society is holding its annual rose sale fundraiser. Bunches of multi color roses will be sold for $20 a dozen.