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When a rock becomes sand

Dear Annie: My husband of five years has dementia. We’ve known about it for two or three years. He retired last year, and I work full time. It’s getting harder. He argues every point, doesn’t want me to go anywhere without him and repeats himself. He says he will just “wait for me” ...

Today’s Birthdays

May 23, 2026 Rose Tuovila, Vulcan May 24, 2026 Wyatt Bray, Neenah, Wis. May 25, 2026 Bob Fredy, Iron Mountain Brooke Walstrom, Iron Mountain

DCH retirees to meet for lunch

NORWAY— Dickinson County Hospital retirees and former employees will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway.

Prepping for the next morning

Dear Heloise: Before I go to bed, I spend about 3 minutes preparing for the next morning. I set up the coffee maker, put anything that I need to take with me by the door, and leave out anything I’ll need on the counter rather than tucking it away in a cabinet. It isn’t a dramatic change, ...

Free community meal on Sunday in Norway

NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be a brat on a bun, baked beans, potato salad and dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a ...