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When measuring peanut butter or shortening, rinse the measuring cup with water before measuring. The ingredients will slide out easily.

Home boy

He’s here! Vianney Sonnek made his appearance in our home about a half-hour after midnight Nov. 26, and it’s Def Leppard’s fault. See, I have this beloved Def Leppard T-shirt …

For some reason, there was an expectation of a new snow on the ground.   As I drove out of the yard at 6:45 a.m. Monday, it was still dark and a balmy 17 degrees with about an inch of fresh …

Pass the salad 

Happy Thanksgiving!  If you are reading this, you have probably settled into a routine for this holiday. Maybe it’s all about a menu of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing (or, …

‘Humbug!’

This weekend while I was putting up Christmas lights with my son Jay, I told him that my desire for the holiday season is to be more like Ebenezer Scrooge.   Jay was shocked by this comment …

Life Hacks

Use 1/2 cup bleach and 1-2 tablespoons of dry laundry detergent to clean the toilet better than commercial cleaner.

Somebody for somebody

As should happen to everyone at least once in our lives, a pizza delivery driver made me seriously reflect on my life. Pardon my description’s vagueness for the sake of the innocent. …

The 2024-25 edition of the Minnesota Timberwolves feels strangely familiar — and not in a good way. Each time I tune into Wolves games this season, I am reminded of the 2022-23 Minnesota …

Where are the feminists?

Sauk Centre has as rich tradition in sports, with many programs and individuals featured at the state level at various times over the decades.   The Minnesota State Girl’s Swimming …

Veteran, what’s your story?

Monday has come and gone but, in honor of Veterans Day, I would like to thank each and every veteran for your service. Maybe you served two years, four years or a career. Maybe you saw combat or …

Holiday kickoff

November is a big month for small businesses.   Saturday, Nov. 30, is nationally recognized as Small Business Saturday. This is also the weekend we kick off our Loving Local Holiday Kickoff …

Life Hacks

Want to separate yolks from egg whites? Take an empty water bottle, squeeze it and use the suction to suck up the yolk.

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