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Briefs for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Meet state Senate candidate MENOMINEE — State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven will have a meet-and-greet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Central time today in the upper level left of the fireplace area at the Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Van Ginhoven is running as a Democrat for the ...

Keeping the peace at Thanksgiving

Dear Annie: Every year, Thanksgiving turns into a tug-of-war in my family. My siblings and I all live within driving distance of our parents, but the holiday always comes with arguments about who’s hosting, who’s cooking and which in-laws get priority. This year feels worse than ever. My ...

Try this easy way to open cans

Dear Heloise: Recently, I watched a flight attendant open up cans using a credit card under the tab. After I returned home, I had a black bean can to open and tried using the credit card to pull the tab up. No broken fingernail or sore fingers! I would guess that people who have arthritis would ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Meet state Senate candidate MENOMINEE — State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven will have a meet-and-greet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Central time Thursday in the upper level left of the fireplace area at the Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Van Ginhoven is running as a Democrat for ...

When giving becomes too much

Dear Annie: I am struggling with what feels like a small thing, but it weighs on me. I have several great-nieces and great-nephews, and over the years I’ve tried to remember birthdays with cards, little gifts or even just a phone call. Lately, though, I feel overwhelmed. Between the number of ...

When organizing the closet

Dear Heloise: I use small paper tags that are hung by a string on each of my clothing hangers. These can be purchased from an office supply store. On one side, I write a short description of the clothing item, such as "long-sleeve black sweater with a V-neck." On the other side, I write the ...