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   Jean Jordahl and Ev Martinson are best friends. They are neighbors, co-conspirators, caretakers, and most importantly, sisters. They are also well-recognized Forada celebrities.   Jean and Ev spent most of the 1950s and 60s ...
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By Barb Prodoehl of Willmar I swam away in the middle of the sea,I knew that God was watching over me.I will never tear, for Iknow that he is near!For he watches over all men!He will be a friend to the very end!I can’t wait til we meetwe will be...
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Submitted by Vi Haaland of Clarksfieldwritten by her sister, Lois GirdeenA stray cat came to the door“Go away I don’t want any moreâ€,But, she looked at him—then let him in.The cat stayed for a dayshe couldn’t chase him awa...
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Submitted by Stephanie Swalla of LowryIngredients8 ounce refrigerated crescent rolls2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 packages of cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 egg1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt14 ounce water-packed artich...
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Submitted by D. Coudon of PaynesvilleIngredients8 eggs, beaten2 cups half-and-half milk1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1 cup bread crumbs1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Chedd...
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Submitted by Gayle Stelter of St. PaulIngredients8-10 large cabbage leaves1/3 cup uncooked rice1 pound ground beef½ pound pork sausage¾ teaspoon salt1 ½ tablespoons chopped onion½ cup sauerkrautDirectionsSteam cabbage leaves for five minutes....
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Submitted by Mardell Rand of Granite FallsIngredients1 devil’s food cake mix1 small box sugar free instant chocolate or fudge pudding mix½ cup warm water½ cup cooking oil8 ounce carton sour cream4 eggs12 ounce bag chocolate chips¾ cup chop...
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Submitted by Diane Wieber of RichmondIngredients10 packs petite mushrooms1 pound butter, melted1 pack ranch dressing mix1 pack zesty Italian dressing mixDirectionsClean mushrooms and put in slow cooker. Mix butter and dressing mixes together, pour ove...
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Submitted by D. Coudon of PaynesvilleIngredients1 cup oatmeal, blend until finely ground1 ½ cup flour½ cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 large egg (or ¼ cup egg beaters)1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low fat buttermilk ...
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Submitted by Margaret Mueller of WillmarIngredients¾ cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons oleo1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs4 ounces sugar-free vanilla pudding mix3 cups skim milk4 ounces package sugar free chocolate pudding mix1 teaspoon vanillaDi...
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   Music, the Renaissance Festival and kayak racing are all a big part of Jerry Saetveit’s life, and pretty much always have been.   He grew up with music, you might say music is his life. It’s something that’s bee...
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   Buffalo Lake native Ruby Huls of Buffalo Lake currently shares her home with Wally, her husband of 56 years, two cats and a dog (all rescued strays), a baby squirrel that was badly injured when it fell out of a tree in her yard and 770 â€...
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There’s no way that Dorothy Oedbauer Klick could have known how her experiences of 65 years ago would shape her life. Born in Minneapolis in 1915, Dorothy was one of four sisters who all became nurses. In the 1930s, at the height of the great dep...
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By Jean Lemmon of Fergus Falls When I was a little girl My father sang to me, The Big Rock Candy Mountain and the yummy gumdrop tree. My eyes grew wide in wonder as I played the fantasy of climbing to that mountain and finding that gumdrop tree. But s...
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By Doris E. Carlson of Wadena It’s time for Thanksgiving again, A special day to observe gratitude. Sometimes it’s the small events that give us smiles: The excitement on a child’s face seeing a newborn kitten, Receiving an unexpe...
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By John Schroeder of Alexandria When retirement becomes tiresome, And I don’t know what to do, The question still remains… Must I really, really do… Or is it safe, for me to say… I’ll just be…if I may.  ...
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By Marianne Van Oort of Ashby We begin each dayWith hands that pray.Maybe convictions are not deepBut continue to ask our Lord “to keepâ€If He answers at times we won’t knowUntil thru a day somehow He’ll showThat he heard and ...
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By Vern Fetterer of Starbuck  Apple pie, Gingerbread Peaches, cream and cake Mashed potatoes, Chicken Dumplings, everything they bake Gravy too in the stew Mixed up in his chow He’s so gosh darn hungry Giving thanks with a bow He can eat it now...
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By Virginia Louise Lee of Glenwood A can rolls down the street Sounds just like bells beneath my feet Announcing bellows of wind Moving the earth to the sky It blows and grinds the air to amend Like sandpaper cleaning up high The contamination of man ...
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Submitted by LaVonne Frier of Alexandria Ingredients 2/3 cup flour 2 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 4 to 4 ½ pounds boneless beef short ribs 1/4-1/3 cup margarine 1 large onion, chopped 1-1 ½ cup beef broth ¾ cup cider vinegar ¾ cup pa...
