(StatePoint) School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations: 1. Wear sunscreen. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Also, no sunscreen is waterproof. If you’re splashing in a pool or sweating in the summer sun, you’ll need to reapply every couple of hours or immediately after swimming.

(StatePoint) Life in the Armed Forces has its challenges, especially for the youngest members of the U.S. military community – the 1.6 million kids whose parents are service members.

(StatePoint) Enjoying the warm weather and your home’s outdoor living areas is one of the best parts of the year, especially when these areas are well-maintained. Now that warm weather is here, check out these hassle-free ways to refresh your patio, deck, and garden for maximum fun and relaxation for you and your furry friends: Prep for Entertaining Take some time to create the right atmosphere for entertaining guests and making pictureperfect memories. Hang string lights above decks and patios for a touch of ambiance and to boost visibility after nightfall. Pathways and perimeters should also be well-lit to ensure guests can easily navigate your outdoor spaces.

Court Queen of Peace met June 25, 2025 at the home of Jeaneen Nelson with 15 members present starting the evening with wine, cheese and crackers. Regent Konkol called the meeting to order with prayer and the flag pledge.

Question: I heard some talk about a new law of July 1st that allows motorcycles to drive through traffic. Can you explain this as a lot of my friends are talking but I can’t get the same answer from any of them.

Where does the time go. I did not take part in the 1st relay 30 years ago, but I have been at all the rest.

By Crystal Reith Growing up, whenever a good song came on it always made Tony Moger’s day better. “It’s that good feeling you get that lifts you up,” said Moger.

Early League Team Name Points Mark Zinnel & Bob Veenhuis 61.5 Don Hansen & Bob Schoenbaum 60.0 Mark Haupert & Jeff Wolfswinkel 56.0 Tom Keller and Larry Hafner 54.5 Steve Haugen & Terry Schmidt 52.5 Dean Ackerman & Jeff Boerboom 51.0 Brad Bergerson & Neal Everson 48.0 Tom Pryor & Bill Bryan 48.0 Dick Davidson and Jerry Braun 47.5 Larry Meyer & Larry Plantz 45.0 Chris Davis & Gary Kellen 38.5 Mike Groen & Mark Gauer 37.5

With calf prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever for producers to capture top dollar for every calf sold— without leaving money on the table. But which traits actually return the most value per head, and which are worth the upfront investment? What beef breeds produce the highest-performing dairy-cross calves with the most valuable carcasses? These questions and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights program, held July 15, 16, and 17 in three Minnesota locations.

By Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker Reporter The Hadley Buttermakers went 1-1 for the week in a crucial Gopher League Sunday double-header. Here is the double-header recap: HADLEY 3 MILROY 2 - 7-Innings With the Gopher League lead on the line, Hadley took on the Milroy Irish in Game 1 on Sunday.