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Experiential gifts for seniors

Holiday shoppers know that, seemingly every year, there's one person on their shopping list who's hard to shop for. Seniors may fit that bill, as many have already accumulated a lifetime's worth of goods and gadgets. That's why experiential gifts can be such a good fit for seniors come the holiday...

Gift ideas for the family do-it-yourselfer

Home improvement projects enable homeowners to transform their homes into their ideal living spaces. According to iProperty Management, most homeowners in the United States spent between $5,000 and $10,000 improving their homes in 2018. And it doesn't stop there, as home improvement sales are...

MEET THE CANDIDATES 10/27/22

STATE RACES State Senate - District 29A: Bruce Anderson Name: Bruce Anderson Position you are seeking: Minnesota Senate, SD29 1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age, family, part of the where you live, how long you have lived there, education, occupation, or any other...

Horoscopes for 10/27/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you're normally content acting on a whim, but this week you may want to plan your schedule with a bit more detail. Think about what to accomplish. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 When considering a situation, remember there is more than meets the Taurus. Dig a little deeper...

Check out these new scary movies

Come Halloween, television networks and streaming services offer their curated takes on frightening flicks worth watching. Some are horror masterpieces and others campy classics. Film studios continue to release horror films each year - and 2022 is no different. Here are some recently released...

Halloween and trick-or-treating

Come October, people across the United States and various other countries participate in a tradition that has been around for some time. Trick-or-treating, which involves costumed children going door-to-door in the neighborhood asking for candy, is a staple of fall. While the exact origins of...

Gifts to rev auto lovers' engines

Since they first became widely available in the early 20th century, cars have inspired no small number of passionate devotees. Some people simply can't resist the thrills of the open road, while others love driving because of the sense of independence it provides. Regardless of what inspires their...

MEET THE CANDIDATES 10/20/22

WRIGHT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1: Tina Diedrick Name: Tina Diedrick Position you are seeking: County Commissioner District 1 1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age, family, part of the where you live, how long you have lived there, education, occupation, or any other...

Horoscopes for 10/20/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This should be a very interesting week, Aries. Money matters will be at the heart of it. Figure out what you want to do with the extra cash that you have accumulated. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Treat everyone with a bit of caution, Taurus. Some person in your circle may need a...

A look at the oldest Halloween traditions

As with many celebrations, Halloween is steeped in traditions - many of which can be traced back quite some time. Since Halloween is believed to have originated from Celtic pagan, ancient Roman and early Christian events, its traditions are varied. The following is a deep look at some old...