9-1-1 EMERGENCY! “Critical motorcycle accident on I-80, mile marker 324, send help.” This eight-second 9-1-1 call came on June 30, 2009 at about 6:30...
Carving out a niche+
It’s hard to miss Mark Kurtz’s sculpture gallery on I-94 between Albany and Avon. A row of statues fills the skyline. Bears climb trees,...
Finding pure joy, love+
Life changes for Fergus couple lead to mission work. When Jan Wells was a little girl, she used to watch TV programs about...
Wildlife, Kouba inspires Hutchinson artist+
If you ask the people of Hutchinson who is the most famous wildlife artist who made his home here, they would probably say Les...
Man behind the Deer Camp shows+
Waite Park man wrote the humorous musicals Many audiences across Minnesota and the nation have enjoyed the show Deer Camp the Musical and its...
Willmar man awarded Silver Star+
Ron Mackedanz was formally presented with the Silver Star during the Veteran’s Day display at the War Memorial Auditorium in Willmar on Nov. 12....
Portrait of a century farmer+
Writer, artist teamed up for unique look inside these long-running farms In the year 2000, artist Nancy Leasman and I were fortunate enough to receive...
Pearl was a real gem+
Buffalo Lake centenarian was active right up until the end. Editor’s note: Pearl Dettmann died after this story was written and our condolences go out...
Big changes, big weight loss+
Sometimes a person gets stuck in a rut. The longer you procrastinate, the deeper it gets. Pretty soon it takes a heavy duty tow...
Tales from the Clauses+
About a decade ago, the North Pole shifted south a bit. It’s now located near Clements, Minnesota – a small town of 156 souls,...
Around the world and back+
Willmar couple have lived adventurous life Rahim Milani of Willmar, who has been a U.S. citizen for the last 35 years, was born in Iran...
Historian helping develop new military heritage hall+
Local author, Retired, Lt. Col. Alan R. Koenig is spending some considerable time in downtown Hector these days applying his knowledge of military history...
Comfort in the final days+
Donated home turned into residential hospice facility Retired minister Wayne Smith sat at the table unwrapping caramels from their cellophane wrappers. It was a tedious...
Fergus Falls woman has led interesting life+
Retired school teacher, Audrey Brown, has lived life to the fullest. The Fergus Falls resident escaped death at age six, but was not ready...
Christmas tradition continues in Richmond+
In Richmond (located a few miles southwest of St. Cloud), Christmas starts on Dec. 5 with the celebration of St. Nicholas Feast Eve, a...
Turning life’s pages+
On the way back from her husband’s funeral, Melrose woman decided it was time for a new chapter Jeanne Bonfig believes in turning life’s...
A great set of wheels+
Parkers Prairie man has been revving up his collection for 40 years Since he was a youngster, Roman Koep has been a car guy. “I’ve...