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Bubbled packaging material can help prevent blisters by placing some on the handle of a rake or a broom.

Kneejerk reactions are a natural part of being a sports fan, and I am going to try and avoid that here. However, it is hard not to be excited about Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. …

Storm chasing

After watching the new movie “Twisters” at the drive-in, I was somewhat convinced I had what it took to be an experienced storm chaser. Despite the fact I’d never seen a tornado, I …

Minnesota under a microscope

There was a reason I waited until Tuesday morning to begin this week’s column, even though my original plan was to steer away from politics for a few weeks. I had no doubt in my mind …

Life Hacks

No need to mess up a brush to fix a wall wound. Just dip an old washcloth in the paint and throw it away when you’re done. A washcloth leaves the same texture as a paint roller, so your repair …

While winter is still far on the horizon, the Sauk Centre girls basketball team knows it has the pieces to compete at a high level. Sauk Centre took its varsity roster on the road to three …

Let them speak

France has freedom of speech — and expression — similar to that of the United States. There are very few limits to this expression. Here, you can stomp on the American flag as you …

Construction update

With the onset of school approaching, I know there is much discussion on the school project and its progress. As of now, we are on schedule in most areas.   The senior high portion of the …

A column by any other name

Today’s edition of “Ultra Sonnek” begins with a little exercise. Place this newspaper on a flat, well-lit surface, and keep it open to this page. Point at these words …

Life Hacks

Slip PVC pipes over the handles of your pruning shears and tape them in place to extend your reach and clip high branches without a ladder.

Twins should not stand pat

While perusing social media ahead of the MLB trade deadline, an interesting fact presented by one of the Minnesota Twins’ beat writers stuck out to me. For a five-day span in the busiest …

Real sinners, fake saints

The last couple weeks have been a little on the crazy side in American politics. By now, everyone who cares to do so has had time to process their thoughts on the assassination attempt of former …

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