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Growing up, Roger Wilkowske would catch bullheads at the Morristown dam, being told by his Mom, “He who catches e’m cleans e’m.” Now it seems gulls use it for their dam meetings.

Vera Ritter found these unique mushrooms while biking the Wobegon Trail, east of Sauk Centre, and shared this photo with the Senior Perspective Identification Team (SPIT). We have SPIT on this and will let you know what comes up.

Whitey the cat, lounging under a bell, from Tom and Wendy Wick of Hutchinson. Photo shared by Mary Jane Skurat, of Villard.

Growing up, Roger Wilkowske would catch bullheads at the Morristown dam, being told by his Mom, “He who catches e’m cleans e’m.” Now it seems gulls use it for their dam meetings.

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Opening doors to better living

Jerry Peterson, 87, of Cold Spring likes to travel. He also likes to promote positivity and offer inspiration for good health and good living whenever he has a chance. All these elements came together when Peterson decided to self-publish a book called, 99 Doors to High Level Wellness: How to Live to be 100. The book features photographs of doors that Peterson snapped during his travels. Jerry Peterson, of Cold Spring, has published and given away several copies of his book,

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A life well traveled

Pelican Rapids woman returns home after working, exploring around the globe Kathy Evenson, of Pelican Rapids, Minn., (formerly of Berlin, Germany) has had an acute case of wanderlust, though she might not admit it. Her curiosity and love of travel have taken her to every continent in the world except Antarctica. She did not just travel to exotic places, she also found work and settled into these unique worlds, teaching in Australia, Germany, Nepal, Uganda and India. Bernd and

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Coast to coast bike ride, inspired by his son

When Charlie Manzoni decided it was time to kick it up a notch in his charitable work with the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), he did it with gusto. Not only was his work for a great cause, but he did it in a pretty spectacular way. Charlie Manzoni of Orono with his son, Nick. At age 72, Charlie completed the Great Cycle Challenge USA to raise money for children’s cancer… something Nick went through in his childhood. Contributed photo Manzoni, who lives in Orono, has

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A worldly home

Sacred Heart woman has themed rooms representing countries, cultures across the globe Guests staying at the home of Laurel Dikken outside of Sacred Heart may soon feel like they are in Spain, Norway, Italy or any other number of countries. That’s because Dikken, 85, has turned each room inside her home into a different country or theme. Laurel Dikken in one of the bedrooms decorated in a “Western” theme. Photo by Scott Thoma “I love traveling and I love collecting things,” sh

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Fifty years of camping

‘We have met some great people over the years’ There’s something about enjoying the outdoors and visiting with good friends while sitting around a roaring bonfire. Gary and Kathy Krsiean, of Hutchinson, have been married for 57 years and have been actively camping for 50 years. Photo by Scott Thoma Just ask Gary and Kathy Krsiean, of Hutchinson, who have been camping together for over 50 years, including the past 31 years as members of the Good Sam’s RV Club (an international

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Fifty years of camping

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Life is a Daring Adventure: Living life full speed ahead

Fargo woman spent 26 days in Antarctica, was first female in N.D. accepted into veterinary school Joann Colville, of Fargo, North Dakota, always wanted to be a farmer. Not a farmer’s wife, but an actual farmer. Instead, she became the first woman in North Dakota to be accepted into veterinary school and to become a veterinarian. That path would lead her to meet her husband, Tom Colville, and together, they would develop the Veterinary Technology Program at North Dakota State

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Wedding trip, retraced

Sisters take same train ride mom took to marry their dad 75 years ago It was 75 years ago when Lavonne Olson graduated from Windom High School in 1943 and rode a train out to California at the age of 19 to marry the love of her life, Francis “Fritz” Fett. Fritz also graduated from Windom High School in 1940, (three years before Lavonne) entered the military service and was stationed at Fort Ord Army base in Monterey, California. They would have their 75th anniversary on June

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A new focus on life

After Judy Regan’s death in 2014, Bruce Regan, of St. Cloud, grieved deeply for his wife of 57 years. So much so that he stayed at home and didn’t do much else. Bruce at the Grand Canyon, one of the locations for a photo workshop. Contributed photo “Until one day my therapist said I should get out of the house and develop an outside interest. I decided to pursue photography,” the 82-year-old retiree said. Perhaps no surprise. Bruce had been involved in photo-taking since he w

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A Blonde’s Perspective: My taste of the Big Apple

Our snow bird friends are beginning to talk about heading south for the winter. It seems like they just came back! But every year they go south earlier and come back later. We have not yet become snow birds, and I don’t think we ever will. However, we do go south for a few weeks, and it’s usually a road trip to visit the granddaughters in Florida or friends in Arizona. It’s a nice break to get away from the cold and snow. I love to travel! Whether by plane or car, I enjoy see

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Offering ‘unforgettable’ adventures

‘We are passionate about what we do’ at Landmark Tours Looking for an adventure? Want to see the country? See the world? Landmark Tours offers unique tours from coast to coast and around the globe. Each tour is tailored to bring the traveler a great experience at a great value. John Lyons, founder and CEO of Landmark Tours. Contributed photo “Our mission is simple… to provide unforgettable travel experiences,” said Mike Lyons, president of Landmark Tours. “Our tours are thoro

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Offering ‘unforgettable’ adventures

The Landmark Tours team includes (front L to R), Amber Munson, Brennan Mogck, Dallas Lemmers, (back, L to R), Jessica Florac, Mike Lyons, Tara Romanowski, Laura Ludington, Margie Zerbe, and John Lyons. Contributed photo ‘We are passionate about what we do’ at Landmark Tours Looking for an adventure? Want to see the country? See the world? Landmark Tours offers unique tours from coast to coast and around the globe. Each tour is tailored to bring the traveler a great experience