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09/30/2026 · Wayne County
The Three-Second Pause That Protects Your Day
Before you answer that text, accept that favor, or volunteer for one more thing, try a tiny pause. It can keep an automatic “sure” from becoming an afternoon of resentment.
The Trick That Makes Shakespeare’s Summer Last Forever
Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 18” begins as a compliment and ends as a dare to time itself. Its secret is not that summer is beautiful—it’s that summer is unreliable.
09/28/2026
The Most Radical Kind of Help Is Paying Attention
Simone Weil’s famous line about attention is often served as a gentler synonym for focus. It is stranger—and more useful—than that: she believed attention was a form of moral generosity.
09/28/2026
Washington’s Loudest Week Has a Quiet Bill
The White House keeps selling speed, Congress keeps selling certainty, and households keep paying for the gap between them. The week’s biggest story sits where tariffs, budget cuts, and shaky consumer confidence meet.
09/28/2026
The Giant Van Gogh Screensaver Has Gone Too Far
I have nothing against Van Gogh. I have something against being trapped inside a screensaver while a DJ whispers about “healing.” The immersive art craze deserves a little less reverence and a lot more fluorescent lighting.
09/28/2026
Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Bike Trail Town That Forgot to Be Boring
Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for limestone bluffs, a walkable main street, and a breakfast plate that justifies the entire drive. Lanesboro is small enough to understand in one afternoon and strange enough to keep you poking around until dinner.
09/30/2026
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Get ready for fresh flavors and local finds! The La Grange Farmers Market is thrilled to announce its opening day for the season on Saturday, May 4th. Join us at the market square from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM to discover an array of seasonal produce, artisanal breads, homemade jams, handcrafted goods, and much more from our dedicated local vendors. The market will continue every Saturday throughout the season. Come out and support your local farmers and artisans!
La Grange Board of Aldermen Meeting Scheduled for July 16
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Aldermen of the City of La Grange, Missouri, will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Aldermen Meeting Room, City Hall, 200 West Lafayette Street, La Grange, MO. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the city’s official website and at City Hall prior to the meeting. All interested parties are invited to attend. City Clerk City of La Grange
Get Ready for Fun: La Grange Releases July Recreation Program Guide
The July 2024 Recreation Program Guide is now available! This comprehensive guide outlines all the exciting programs, activities, and events that the City of La Grange Parks and Recreation Department has planned for the upcoming month. Whether you're looking to stay active, learn a new skill, or simply have some fun, there's something for everyone. Pick up a copy at City Hall, the Community Center, or view it online on the city's website. We encourage all residents to explore the offerings and participate in the vibrant recreational life of La Grange.
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