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By Don Orth of OliviaA sixty something couple...celebrating their anniversary one day,In a quiet, romantic little cafe. Suddenly, a beautiful fairy appeared to them, As a married couple...said the fairy...you’ve been a gem. For being such a model husb...
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By Eleanor Nelson of the Willmar American Legion AuxiliaryOn a sea of grass grow Poppies red. A symbol of our soldiers dead.A memory scattered near and far. “In God we trust they rest in peace”They had a life, they had a dream, They made the sacri...
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By Mary Lou Pederson of BlomkestWhen Jesus looked straight at Peter Only then did he recall.With the rooster’s 3rd crucifying crow resounding, his faithful promise came crashing to a stall.When those bitter tears come, stripping our faith to bare bone...
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Submitted by Elsie Heutinck of OliviaIngredients1 cup flour1/2 cup butter3 tablespoons confectioners sugar2 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup sugar1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla3/4 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup coconut1/2 cu...
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Submitted by Ardeen Mies of ClitherallIngredients2 pounds lean ground beef1 package ranch dressing mix1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers1 onion, choppedDirectionsPreheat the grill for high heat. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ranch dre...
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Submitted by Ruth Raddatz Ingredients1 bottle of Orville Redenbachers popping oil butter1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing3 teaspoons garlic powderDirectionsMix these 3 ingredients well and pour over 40 ounces pretzels. Stir every 15 minutes for 2 hou...
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Submitted by Irene Martinek of GlenwoodIngredients1/2 cup butter softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cup sugar3 bananas, crushed2 eggsBeat together until fluffy, then add:2 cups flour, unsifted1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar...
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Submitted by Elsie Heutinck of OliviaIngredients1 small package instant pistachio pudding1 16 ounce can chunky, pineapple1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple1 cup shredded coconut1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans12 to 16 ounces nondairy whipped topping, thawed1 ...
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Submitted by Donna Griffith of Deer CreekIngredients1 1/2 cup warm water2 tablespoons sugar1 yeast cake 2 1/4 teaspoon1 cup flour1 cup scalded & cooled milk1/2 cup melted & cool shortening1/2 cup sugar1 beaten egg1 tablespoon salt1 cup raisins1/2 cup cook...
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Submitted by Virginia Herzog of PaynesvilleIngredients3 to 4 Country Style ribs1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons vinegar1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard1 can whole...
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The media dubbed him the “Pedal Monster,” and Mike Heikes of Fergus Falls, has earned that title. The avid bicyclist has covered over 125,000 miles, including all 50 states and the bordering provinces of Canada. But that is only half the...
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…so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children. - Titus 2:4 It was that very verse that woke Mary Yaw in the middle of the night in 1997. Mary had been divorced since 1992, and was looking for a new p...
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Ranae Edwards and her husband Mike have hunted together for the last 15 years. Last summer, they took on the challenge of hunting in a new country and with different animals. And it turned out to be an adventure of a lifetime. “We had pur...
