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Life Hacks

Put lemons, oranges and grapefruit in the microwave for about 30 seconds before squeezing the fruit for juice. The fruit will release almost twice as much juice.

My quest for inspiration

As I begin this column, I am experiencing an extreme case of writer’s block. I suppose it was bound to happen sooner or later. After several months as a full-time reporter, I feel like a …

Mandate misery

Last week’s Sauk Centre Herald featured an article by Shalon Wilber on the concerns surrounding our shortage of child care providers. The headline, “Significant orientation drops,” …

Pan-orama

The solution to gun violence is frying pans. Thank you for reading, see you next time. Still here? Well, whether you’re procrastinating a household task or trying to ignore somebody, …

Life Hacks

Fill an empty dish-soap bottle with bar oil and make it easier to fill your chain saw.