Woitalla has a passion for helping people reach their retirement goals Having the retirement that you want does not happen by itself. A strong plan with safeguards to protect that plan can help you retire comfortably and on time. Tara Hemsing Woitalla is a financial advisor with Thrivent Financial in Baxter. Contributed photo Tara Hemsing Woitalla, CLTC, FIC, is an experienced financial representative with Thrivent Financial in Baxter, Minn, who works diligently to help peopl

Although John and Marianne Sundblad retired from farming near Cokato six years ago, they haven’t given up sowing. But it’s no longer crops they sow, it’s good works. In 2014, the Sundblads joined The Sower Ministry, a non-profit Christian organization. The name stands for Servants on Wheels Ever Ready. John and Marianne Sundblad, of Cokato, have been donating their time and talent toward The Sower Ministry since 2014. Marianne often cleans, organizes and sews. Contributed pho

Retirement is great! For many of us, it is that “golden years” time when golfing, fishing, hobbies, travel, grandchildren, and other fun stuff fills our day. No more job stress, no more hurrying through trying to pack too much work and activity into a day. All is good. For some of us that statement is actually true. Most retirees do live a good life. Unfortunately, there are quite a few who don’t share that sentiment. We may have the finances in order. We might have good plan

Do you have questions about estate planning? Not sure if you are saving enough for retirement? Need guidance on insurance and investments? Paul White of Thrivent Financial can help. “It is important to build a relationship with the client, and I like to meet with them and talk about their situation and their needs,” said White. “I do not charge for this service.” From this meeting, White can form a plan that helps put the client and their family on the right path when it come

Aabyes remodeled service center in Dawson into a home By Bud Prescott Together they have built or extensively remodeled many homes since they were married in 1961. They both say they are not moving again unless it’s to the retirement home. “Hopefully I will be here until I’m 99 or 99.9,” said Shari. Shari and her husband Frank, who retired early from his Perham postmaster position in 1992, once wanted to retire in Astoria, Ore. “Frank said we should see it in the winter if we