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The Azores consist of nine main islands, that make up a volcanic archipelago in the mid-Atlantic ocean. They are located about 800 miles off the coast of Portugal, somewhere between Newfoundland and North Africa. Few of our friends have heard of them or have any idea where they are. Until recently...
In celebration of food grown locally in Central Minnesota and the rich cultural diversity of the local farming and food community, the Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) invites the community to attend the second annual Minnesota Salsa Fest from 1 to 10 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22...
A Long Prairie man with a suspended driver’s license was pulled over on Highway 27 after reaching speeds of nearly 130 miles per hour with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit and with a teenage boy who was riding in the vehicle with him, according to authorities.
Pedro Emmanuel Reyes...
Every day in America, millions of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their ages and sizes – most are not, if they are buckled up at all. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National...
The relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will be on display from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 Eighth Ave., South, in St. Cloud. The event is part of a historic U.S. tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death. Better known as Padre Pio, the saint died in...
The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church is holding its 12th annual hog roast on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the GE UMC, located at the intersection of County Roads 2 and 47. That is 2½ miles south of the city of Grey Eagle. A free will offering is requested at the door and take-outs...
People with gardening talents and who enjoy working and communicating with other gardeners are sought for the Master Gardener Program. This program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
Classes will be conducted at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or on-line. The...
The following are upcoming events brought to you by area Great River Regional libraries:
J2J: flute and cello concert
What: J2J is a music group featuring flutist Julie Johnson and cellist Jacqueline Ultan. Their show includes a wide variety of music--classical, world, jazz, tangos, and even some...
National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, reminds us all that we must prepare ourselves for disasters of all types. Its origins began as a direct result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Since then, the US government has encouraged...
What a busy place -- we always have something going on. The annual Spelling Bee and the Apple Dessert Contest are right around the corner. You are invited to enter your favorite Apple Dessert in our contest on Thursday, Sept. 27. Your entry needs to be here by 1 p.m. that day to get in on the...
