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Use a turkey baster to fill your steam iron. Many basters have ounce measurements, so you can be sure to not overfill the iron.

New role for Sauk Centre PD?

A press conference at the Pentagon last week revealed what could have widespread impact on city cops all around the country. Joe, Dusty and all the personnel up at the Sauk Centre Police Department, …

Music, manuscripts

Here it is, my last column of 2024. It’s nice to leave a year with accomplishments checked off your list. For my wife, Maggie, and me, this last month has brought us several realized …

O Christmas tree

“Oh Mom, I love the Christmas lights. They make me so happy inside.” This statement accompanied a photo I received one day not long ago. Two little children stood near a Christmas …

A little extra for others

I feel like I have said this a million times in my head, and probably out loud as well: “Sauk Centre is extremely fortunate to have such amazing civic groups.” There are many …

Supporting local is not limited to a season

The month of December is a heightened push on a national level to raise awareness for supporting small businesses. There is Pink Friday and Small Business Saturday that take place before and after …

Life Hacks

Pulverize banana peels in a blender with a cup of water and pour at the base of your rose bushes. It will make your roses bigger and the bushes healthier.

Life. Hacks

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 …

Footprints in the snow

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 …

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