Column: Luverne woman recalls life as a shepherd

WORTHINGTON — I was writing about being with President Harry Truman at the Manitou Hotel at Luverne. Mr. Truman climbed three flights of stairs to shake hands with Jake Ohlsen, a longtime Rock County Democratic chairman who was partially paralyzed by a stroke. That was 1956. I believe I did not get back to the Manitou until 1984.

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Fruit of the vine: Wine tasting club in its 11th year in Luverne

LUVERNE — The tables are covered with pristine white tablecloths. Wine glasses — real glass — await filling. An artful buffet of fruit, cheese and crackers is arranged at one end of the room.

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Out and About: March 18

“Bedazzled on Ice,” presented by the Blue Mound Figure Skaters, 7 p.m., Blue Mound Ice Arena, Luverne.

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Looking Back - Gas prices were 'soaring' to $1.55 a gallon in 2000

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Penny-pinching patties are tasty and healthful

With a career that demanded she work outside the home, my mom was often tired in the evening when she came through the door and faced her hungry family.

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• On her blog, Sue makes mashed potato shells that can be filled with creamed peas
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• Video: Sue makes a zesty fresh green salad topped with a Salmon Patty
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Column: A walk in Luverne with President Truman

WORTHINGTON — Talk was of U.S. presidents. Man said he has “known” seven presidents in his life. The reason I write “known” is because we couldn’t find the right verb. What do you say about the presidents who have shared your lifetime?

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Homey hobby: Nonagenarian delights in creating dainty dwellings

WORTHINGTON — Evelyn Kaufman lives in quite tight quarters at the Sunshine Apartments senior complex in Worthington. But contained in Evelyn’s small abode at the moment are three almost fully furnished houses and a barn — examples of Evelyn’s miniature hobby.

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• Gallery: Nonagenarian's Dollhouses

Out and About: March 12

Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show, noon to 9 p.m., Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center, Sioux Falls, S.D.

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Men on a mission: Trio of local Methodists serve in Costa Rica

WORTHINGTON — While Worthington residents shivered and slipped their way through frigid February, three local men sweated and served in sunny Costa Rica on behalf of a Christian mission project.

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Looking Back - 2000: Closure of Worthington's KMart is announced

One year ago Sarah Jacobs received the Worthington FFA chapter’s Star in Ag Entrepreneurship at the chapter’s annual banquet. Nicole Burkard received the Star in Ag Placement. Paul Rogers and Jim Kolander were the new inductees of the Honorary Chapter FFA degree. Stephanie Behrens was named the Star Chapter Greenhand.

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Don't ditch dessert: Try this Irish Cream Brownie Pie

Oprah would be so upset if she knew about my distracted driving. I wasn’t distracted by my phone, though. I heed her advice to make my car a “No Phone Zone.” And I wasn’t eating. It was a cookbook that made me drive right off the road last week.

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• On her blog, Sue makes Coffee and Cream Fudge Bites with the brownie crust
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• Video: Sue shows an easy way to pipe frosting onto each slice of Irish Cream Brownie Pie
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Column: Jail stories have always made good reading

The boy who wondered if I looked at files also wondered what files I looked for. “How do you know what to pick from so many things?”

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Holiday herald: Stenzel tops Okabena elevator with seasonal decor

OKABENA — Sometime last weekend, the large heart perched atop the Okabena elevator disappeared, and a shamrock appeared in its place. This magical transformation wasn’t the work of stealthy leprechauns, however. For the last decade or so, Don Stenzel Sr. has been responsible for adorning the elevator for certain holidays.

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Out and About: March 5

Classroom to the Gallery Project, featuring work by Jackson County Central High School students, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays until March 31, A Piece of Work Inc., 1619 Hill Ave., Spirit Lake, Iowa. Phone (712) 336-1077.

Looking Back - 1985: Wolff's Department Store closes its doors

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Wolff’s Department Store, a major downtown Worthington retail store since 1920, announced its closing. Members of the family, Payson Wolff and Rhoda Wolff Mains, officially announced the store would be closing soon. Since the death of Florence Wolff, widow of store founder Robert Wolff, no other Wolff family members resided in Worthington.

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