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Janell Wink shared a view of the Crow Wing County Fair from 2021, in Brainerd.

Jeanette Duis, of Clarkfield, shared a picture of her 16 year old son Matthew Duis and his grandpa, Glen Jorgenson. Proud moment here, after they went to an auction and Grandpa bought Matthew his first tractor.

Crab leaves and clover near the house at John Pfeiffer’s dad’s house in Andover.

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Janell Wink shared a view of the Crow Wing County Fair from 2021, in Brainerd.

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Giving Back in a Creative, Meaningful Way: Posse member makes large quilt to honor law enforcement

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Giving Back in a Creative, Meaningful Way: Posse member makes large quilt to honor law enforcement

BY Carol Stender cdstender3@yahoo.com It took almost two years to finish, but the end result, an impressive 9x10-foot quilt that hangs at...

'My Dreams have Finally Come True': Talented group of weavers given opportunity to contribute, thrive at unique non-profit

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'My Dreams have Finally Come True': Talented group of weavers given opportunity to contribute, thrive at unique non-profit

by Bill Vossler bvossler0@outlook.com When one of the ten Heart of the Lakes Weavers finishes a creation on their loom at the Albany Arts...

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Valley View Estates reopens

BUSINESS PROFILE: Valley View Estates, Long Prairie Assisted living community provides home-like setting in Long Prairie By Scott Thoma...

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‘Don’t let the old man in’

Floyd Lake Ski Club, led by very seasoned skiers, celebrates 25 years By Vivian (Makela) Sazama Country singer, Toby Keith, and actor,...

Touch of Gray gives caregivers a break, loved ones a little fun

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Touch of Gray gives caregivers a break, loved ones a little fun

BUSINESS PROFILE: Touch of Gray Touch of Gray, located in Glencoe, will have open house on June 22 By Scott Thoma After owning and...

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March 2023 Senior Perspective

Crazy winter activities, interesting hobbies, and inspiring stories can be found below. All the great local advertisers can be in these...

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Life on the rails

St. Cloud man worked 42 years for the railroad without missing a single day By BILL VOSSLER When William Reed was young, he spent a lot...

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Vietnam vet dreamed of Navy career

By LISA RIDDER For Dave Rice of rural Harwood, ND, every day seems like Veterans Day. Dave was involved in the military for 42 years...

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Learning in retirement

Keeping brain happy and having fun are why many seniors choose to keep learning as they age By CARLIENNE A. FRISCH When Sue and Steve...

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A passion to create

West Union woman loves to express herself through ‘all things fabric’ By RACHEL BARDUSON Linda Pallow of West Union has a passion for...

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Restoring the classics

Self-taught mechanic has been bringing cars, bikes back to life for 65 years By SCOTT THOMA Although never verified, car enthusiast Bud...

‘It’s one of the most beautiful places to shop’

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‘It’s one of the most beautiful places to shop’

BUSINESS PROFILE: Grande Depot, St. Cloud Grande Depot is packed with unique holiday gift ideas and goodies, housed in a historic train...

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The Postscript—Sepia-toned Teenagers

By CARRIE CLASSON “I don’t remember you at all!” the portly man informed my husband, Peter. Peter smiled, introduced himself, and...

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Built for the outdoors

By VIVIAN (MAKELA) SAZAMA For Gill Gigstead of rural Frazee, living the simple life is what gives him the greatest satisfaction, as long...

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Joanie the ‘Little Majorette’

BY RACHEL BARDUSON When Joanie Piotrowski was about nine years old, she received the book Little Majorette for Christmas. It was the...

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‘Letters of hope’

Fergus Falls woman has been a penpal with several inmates, showing them that someone cares BY CAROL STENDER Megan Anderson of Fergus...

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A family of hoopers

Hutchinson siblings have been performing together for 15 years By CARLIEENE A. FRISCH Remember the hula hoop? Remember trying to keep the...

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A ‘stable’ retirement

Edina man finds that working with horses is a perfect way to spend his retirement days. BY PATRICIA BUSCHETTE During the summer of 2018,...

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Collecting state fair memories

Shakopee collector has nearly 1,000 fair buttons By Carlienne A. Frisch What do you do when you have 450 different buttons—pinbacks from...

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Seed saver boosts many area gardens

Barrett woman likes to share her harvested seeds with others BY CAROL STENDER When it’s harvest time for Judy Kuechle Olson, she puts her...

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