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Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seeds of various plants in the ginger family. It is native to Southern India and also grown in Guatemala, which is the largest producer and exporter of this spice in the world. It has a strong aroma similar to cloves. The taste is also strong, some say it...
If you happen to live in a town or city with a municipal sewer system, the treatment of what goes down your sink or toilet probably isn’t a great concern to you. If your toilets work and your tub drains, life is good. Paying your utility bill is likely the only worry you have relating to sewage...
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Summer Storytime - Reading Takes You to the Farm
What: Join us as we use our imagination with stories, flannel board stories, songs and crafts to build kindergarten readiness. We ask that an adult be present...
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The Big Fun Show!
What: A one man circus of comedy juggling, magic and audience interaction. Why just have fun, when you can have Big Fun?
Where: Long Prairie
When: July 24, 11 a.m.
Where: Eagle Bend
When:...
Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather school supplies and back packs. It’s also the perfect time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines.
Child care facilities, preschool programs, schools and colleges are prone to outbreaks of infectious diseases. ...
Summer is flying by and we are taking advantage of it- there is never a dull moment up here on the hill. Cindy, Mary and several of the residents were able to get out and about on the golf cart, many were treated to grilled cheese sandwiches on the patio, Robin Lane staff and residents enjoyed...
Vanilla, the good stuff, the real stuff, the bean
Vanilla is the only edible fruit of the orchid family, the largest family of flowering plants in the world. It’s a tropical orchid, and there are more than 150 varieties of vanilla, though only two types; Bourbon and Tahitian are used commercially....
We got the “scoop” on ice cream, ice cream treats were served, and Summer Trivia was the topic at the Saturday coffee party. Tony was up with music to celebrate all the July birthdays, the bean bags were flying at the corn hole game, root beer floats and grilled cheese sandwiches were served on the...
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Raptors of Minnesota -- LIVE!
What: The Raptor Center from the University of Minnesota will be bringing four LIVE raptors, including a bald eagle! Come and learn about these beautiful birds of Minnesota! ...
Hope all had a good Fourth of July. It started out raining but then the sun came out and it turned out to be a very nice day. Firecracker Bingo was a BIG hit with a $1 bill given for every Bingo - thanks to a generous donation from a former resident. We got together for an exciting game of...
