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Morning coffee drinking may be a good habit to have.  A new European study released says that having coffee only in the morning was associated with a 16% lower risk of premature death from any cause and a 31% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. “For example, morning-type coffee drinkers may be more willing […]

We know about alcohol and smoking and what they do to your body.  But a new report says that sugary drinks might also be included on that list of things that contribute to mortality.  Diabetes and cardiovascular disease have been linked to having too many carbonated beverages.  330,000 annual deaths.   Younger male adults with higher […]

Limited-edition Strawberries & Creme M&M’s are the newest concotion from the candy company, just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Cost should be $5.99 per bag.  The colors will be pink and red and they will be filled with white chocolate and “a dreamy strawberry twist,” according to an M&M’s press release.  

It’s a second degree domestic violence arrest for Zachery Ty Bryan, who played the oldest brother Brad Taylor on “Home Improvement.”  Bryan was arrested twice last year on DUI charges.  Also arrested in 2020 and 2023 on assault, robbery and domestic violence charges. 

January 6th through the 17th is collection time for your live christmas trees.  Make sure that all tinsel and tree bags have been removed.  You can also drop off your tree at Mryick Park from 7am to 3pm in the parking lot east of the gun shelter.  Reminder that live wreaths can’t be recycled because of the […]

The International Owl Center in Houston is hosting its annual “Minnesota Neighbor Weekend” on Saturday and Sunday, January 4th and 5th. There’s free admission for residents including college students living in Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties.  Come see five resident owls this weekend. 

What is your new year’s tradition?  Did it start with watching the ball drop in Times Square, counting down the seconds until midnight and then singing Auld Lang Syne?  Was a toast to the new year made?  And what do you do today?  Black eyed peas and collard greens for good luck and prosperity?  January […]

Come early May, you will need a REAL ID-compliant ID to travel on a flight in the United States. You will also need one if you visit certain federal facilities or entering a nuclear power plant.  If you have a black or gold star on your ID, like your driver’s license, you have a Real […]

As if Jolt Cola, a popular drink in the 1980’s, didn’t have enough caffeine back then…a new comeback version will now have even more.  Jolt Cola used to have 70 milligrams of caffeine.  Now the new Jolt version that will come out in 2025 will have 200 milligrams in a 12-ounce can.  Red Bull, Monster […]

How much has your house has changed since you moved?  If you remember your old address, you can look it up on Google maps on your computer but not your smartphone.  Type in your address, choose street view in the lower right corner, then look for “see more dates” in a black box at the […]