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Safe Winter Driving

Anyone who's lived in Minnesota for more than a minute is familiar with winter driving. Winter weather poses unique challenges. Before heading out onto snowy or icy streets, take a few minutes to refresh your memory on how to drive safely in wintery conditions.

Before Leaving

• Make sure the gas tank is at least half full and the windshield washer fluid reservoir is full.


• Clear as much snow off of the car as you can, including the roof, headlamps and taillights. Scrape ice off of windows and side mirrors for maximum visibility.


• Never warm up a v ... Continue reading Safe Winter Driving.
  

Holiday Menu and Entertaining Tips

It's no secret we're still in an economic crisis and this year, people everywhere are looking for ways to stretch their holiday meal dollars without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

Moms who work and live on Midwest dairy farms, like Barb Liebenstein of Dundas, Minn., are working with the Midwest Dairy Council to share tips for delicious, nutrient-rich, money-smart holiday meals. Here are a few menu and entertaining tips from America's dairy farm moms:

•          To save money, buy cheese in block form and slice or cube it yourself. Or use holiday cookie cutters to create festive shapes, and save the sc ... Continue reading Holiday Menu and Entertaining Tips.
  

A Local Writer Could Use Your Help

Do you have children ages newborn to 25? Are you willing to share some information (anonymously if you choose) to help a local writer with her book project on relationships and families? If so, please help by participating in a brief survey by clicking
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