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Citizenship takes a group effort
When Immanuel Church in Almelund ran an ad looking for a music director four years ago, two applicants responded. One asked for too much money and that left Momoh Freeman (pronounced moe-moe). According to one of the hiring committee members Norm Peterson, as soon as they heard Momoh play the …
Let's get out and celebrate winter, even if it hasn't happened yet
What an odd, odd winter we have had to date. So little snow, such high temperatures. Kind of feels like a Missouri winter so far. Well, if the talking heads on television know their stuff, they say we are headed for a deep freeze. That will help our community out …
The origins of the banana
Do you remember the commercial jingle, “I’m Chiquita banana and I’ve come to say……?” I am sure the older of us remember it but I don’t think the younger set hasn’t a clue what that’s about. I’m sure you know what the recipes are for today.
Minecraft Day; Library volunteers power-up
Last year, a local home-school family was taking the long drive south of the Twin Cities, to a location in Bloomington, so the siblings could participate in a Minecraft videogaming gathering. Minecraft is the top-selling PC game by number of all time. It originated in 2011 as a creation of Swedish …
Goodbye to a couple of politicians, hello to new chamber director Katie
This week (and last) city councils and township boards welcomed new faces. As is with any election, you will see familiar faces stepping down. We have a couple of Mayors that need recognizing. Keith Carlson has served on the city council and as mayor of Lindstrom for nearly 60 years. …
Plan healthier meals with veggies
I am going to give you a variety of vegetable recipes today. With a wide variety of textures, colors and wonderful flavors, veggies are right at the top when you plan healthier meal lists for your family. Few veggies contain any fat; none contain cholesterol (unless you drench them with …
A look back on 2018
The Year 2018 was when many of the boxes on local community to-do lists got checked-off.
Making a difference
Lakes Region EMS trailer was bursting at the seams with holiday joy. All toys were delivered to the Anonymous Santa program, helping local families in need this holiday season.
Saying goodbye to a couple of staples in our local law enforcements
So this week we have a couple of community icons who have earned a well-deserved retirement. Its not often you have someone spend an entire career at one place but that makes it even more impressive.
Start the new year off healthy
Yes, January is here already. The hustle and bustle of the last two weeks has really slowed down, unless you have to return gifts for larger or smaller sizes or if you already have some item that needs to be returned. That’s where gift cards and money come in handy. …
4Hers lend shelter some cheer
4-H Ambassadors delivering supplies to “A Place for You” Erin Sabo and Joshua Goulet drop off the collected items needed for the shelter.
City Park tells its own story
Story panels that relate the history of the Anderson Peninsula at Allemansratt Park in Lindstrom, have been put in place. Luckily, there were just enough windows on the Peninsular Farm house to be able to share multiple points of historic interest.
Christmas meal shows how much this community cares about each other
Well I hope you had a great Christmas-- it’s certainly landed on an odd time of the week. It’s a little weird to go back to work the day after, but it was also nice to spend four days with friends and family. I hope you had a wonderful, magical …
After Christmas lighter side
I guess I won’t be writing this column until next year…that means I’m still hanging in there, so far! Todays recipes are those after your Christmas celebration and I hope it was all you hoped it would be. And so, in about a week, there will be much celebrating of …
