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A little bit about everything Quality. People like it. I don’t actually know very much about one thing at all, but I do know a little bit about everything. And in discovering all those little bits, it’s clear that people like quality. Sure, you could drink Folgers coffee, but if you have a choice between Folgers or coffee brewed at, say, Higher Grounds, you probably are going to pick Higher Grounds because of the quality. It’s pretty simple. That’s why we needed to change our magazine. In Good Company was successful. People liked it well enough. But it could be even better. That’s what Fergus Falls, The Magazine delivers. Better look. Better feel. Better paper. Bigger images. Crisper writing. You, our dear reader, deserve better. If you are going to drink that quality coffee, you need a suitable publication to go with it. Welcome to Fergus Falls, The Magazine. We love it here in Fergus Falls. It’s a beautiful day in a beautiful place. To us, Fergus Falls is a region — not merely a city. We feel the joy of being part of Fergus Falls is exploring lakes country, the farm country and anything else in the vicinity. I don’t know many Fergus Falls people who stay in town all the time, but I know oodles of folks who love this place from Inspiration Peak to the Pelican River to the corner of Union and Lincoln. This magazine, like In Good Company, is geared more toward women than men, but it doesn’t come out and say
Publisher Tim Engstrom bites on a leaf of red lettuce during a photo shoot for the magazine. “Celebrating Lakes Area Women” like In Good Company did. Consider how Cosmopolitan doesn’t say “Women’s Magazine” on it, but readers just know. They figure it out. What’s more, we don’t mind if men look at this publication. It’s OK now, guys. You can read this. We hope you enjoy the changes. For our first issue, we share with you Emily McCune’s front yard garden. Everyone knows Emily from Union Pizza. She graces our cover. Did you know her nickname in the Army was “blue eyes”? And we visit the home of my friend, Gary Spies, a gracious supporter of this fine community. Enjoy. Enjoy. Enjoy some more. And let us know your thoughts.
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Contributing Writers Amanda Davison Missy Hermes Miranda Hubert Katrina Mouser Marie Noplos Zach Stich Sandra Thimgan Maggie Vertin Contributing Photographers Miranda Hubert Jeff Meier Marie Noplos Maggie Vertin
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contributors Amanda Davison In her free time, Amanda watches HGTV and searches for excuses to go to Dairy Queen. She lives in Fergus Falls with her husband and two children. Tim Engstrom One of Tim’s hobbies is disc golf. He and his wife, Lisa, have two sons, Forrest and Jasper. Adam Harringa Adam enjoys reading, following his favorite sports teams and learning new things. He lives in Fergus Falls with his wife, Nicole. Missy Hermes Missy’s ancestors emigrated from Scotland in the 18th century. The Hermes family lives in Fergus Falls Township. Miranda Hubert Miranda lives in Fergus Falls and enjoys theater, reading, writing and talking to people waiting in line at the Redbox. Katrina Mouser Katrina is a stay at home mom of four, but enjoys sorting through the evidence to help the public understand nutrition more clearly. She lives outside of Fergus Falls with her husband and children. Marie Noplos Marie enjoys photography, birding, couponing and spending time with her husband and two children.
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n OOT + ABOOT Summerfest Nothing symbolizes the start of summer in lakes country like Fergus Falls Summerfest. The three-day event June 11-13 features myriad entertainment for youngsters, two street dances for adults and plenty for everyone in between. Thousands of folks converged on Fergus Falls for the plethora of vendors and, of course, the parade.
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Jazmine Arenstein, 5, gets her face painted during Summerfest. Hanna Leapaldt performs a dance routine for the Edge Dance Company during Summerfest.
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Hunter Fredricks, 13, and Payton Roeho, 11, get ready to watch the Summerfest Parade.
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n OOT + ABOOT Kaddatz Art Gallery There’s always something new going on with the area art scene, from New York Mills to Battle Lake and Fergus Falls. Sam Busko had an exhibit at the Kaddatz Art Gallery in Fergus Falls in June.
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Wine & Paint Some wine with that paint, anyone? Locals enjoyed a painting session — and some wine — at the Wine & Paint event at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls on June 24. Instructor Tami Sirek provided participants the guidance to create their masterpieces.
Deb Erickson, left, and Nicole Harringa follow Tami Sirek’s Deanna Forkey, Mary Sieling and instructions during the Wine & Paint event at the Bernice Overland paint at the event. Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls in June. 12 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
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n OOT + ABOOT Thursdays in the park In what’s quickly becoming a summertime tradition in Fergus Falls, hundreds of locals pack Roosevelt Park every Thursday for Concerts in the Park, which includes live entertainment, food and a free movie. The fun goes through Thursday, Aug. 27. Visit fergusarts.org for the complete schedule.
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Elizabeth Smith, Susan Schoeneck, Andy Narvesen and Charlie Smith pose for a group photo at Concerts in the Park at Roosevelt Park on June 11. That Thursday featured the band “The Fancy and the Functional,” vendor Zens Catering and the movie “Finding Nemo.”
Birak Shrine Circus Lions and tigers and … cute kids, oh my! The 61st annual Birak Shrine Circus was in Fergus Falls this June, and hundreds of youngsters filled the West Otter Tail County fairgrounds for an act with Bengal tigers, trapeze artists, choreographed acrobats and more.
MaCorra Hannenan, 16, left, Kaylee Waasdorp, 10, Riley Waasdorp, 7, and Andrew Muchow, 8, enjoy a day at the circus in Fergus Falls. 14 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
Addison Hall, 2, enjoys a snow cone during the circus. Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Perham get their hands on some cold treats before the circus.
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n OOT + ABOOT Elmer’s Texas BBQ Old West Melodrama Dinner Theatre Cowboys and cowgirls showed up July 10 at Elmer’s Texas Barbeque to see the Fergus Falls Funtastics Theatre Troope perform the Old West melodrama of “Dangerous Waters.”
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(1) Kathryn Walvatne, of Fergus Falls, and Jake Braaten, of Bertha, are planning a May 30 wedding in Fergus Falls. (2) Susie Kitzman and Preston Berg, both of Fergus Falls, are planning an October 2015 wedding. (3) Ahna Lacey, of Wendell, and Jonathan Walvatne, of Fergus Falls, are planning a July 18 wedding in Fergus Falls. (4) Oriana Zens, of Dalton, and Adam Nelson, of Fergus Falls, are planning a Sept. 26 wedding in Fergus Falls.
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(5) Jordan Reinertson, of Forman, North Dakota, and Ben Anderson, of Dalton, are planning an Aug. 1 wedding in Elbow Lake. (6) Emily Hexum, of Fergus Falls, and Kenny Hold, of LaBolt, South Dakota, are planning a June 6 wedding in Dunvilla. (7) Michelle Opsahl, of Elk River, and Andrew Anderson, of Fergus Falls, are planning a June 27 wedding in Fergus Falls. (8) Chantel Meech, of Fergus Falls, and Matthew Wilmot, of Winthrop. (9) Sara Piekarski, of Fergus Falls, and Brian Buechler, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, are planning a June 6 wedding in Fergus Falls.
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By Zach Stich Photos by Marie Noplos Relaxation, flexibility and the pursuit of feeling good. That’s why Fergus Falls resident Cedar Walters began yoga more than 11 years ago, and she has seen an improvement in both her mental and physical well being since. Walters, who was combating back pain caused by a repetitive stress injury, looked into different methods of pain relief. After seeing a chiropractor for several years, she opted to try yoga. “The yoga helped me more than the chiropractic I was trying to do at the time for my back pain,” she said. According to Yoga Journal, more than 15 million people participated in yoga in 2013 across the United States, and more than 72 percent of participants were women. Walters’ reasons for doing yoga are very common, while others look to the ancient exercise to improve muscle tone, circulation, stimulate the immune system and boost self-esteem.
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Yoga instructor and Walters’ mother, Katie Roller, helps Walters perform a lest Utthita Hasta Padangustasana with ropes.
Katy Olson, a yoga instructor at The Body Mind Center in Fergus Falls, says her clients look to yoga as a way to relieve physical pain and allow them to get in touch with their bodies. “Most people come to yoga for relief from physical pain or specific problems with their bodies,” Olson said. “They recognize that they are not in balance and have heard that yoga can help bring themselves back into balance.” Many people are looking for a way to deal with the stress in their lives, she said. “Yoga helps to quiet the mind and relieve pain and stiffness,” Olson said. “It gets people in touch with their bodies first and from there allows for the mind to become quieter.” Considering herself an advanced beginner, Walters enjoys the health benefits, such as strength, flexibility and stress relief that she receives from the ancient Indian discipline. “I think it relaxes me and makes me feel less anxious or stressed out,” she said.
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This lightweight outfit is perfect for a day at the beach over your swimsuit or for a hot summer day of shopping. The top is by W.F. and the skirt is made by No Comment. Herberger’s (WestRidge Mall), Fergus Falls. $58
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The lakes are calling. Get into the spirit with these fun, nauticalthemed accessories By Marie Noplos
Tie it around your neck as a scarf, into your hair or even use it as a wrap — this multi-functional scarf can pair with a bunch of looks. The bric, Fergus Falls. $20
This purse is the perfect addition to your everyday attire, with lots of room and compartments for your wallet, cellphone, Chapstick, makeup and anything else you wouldn’t leave the house without. Mimi Rae’s, Fergus Falls. $38
This fun tote will fit everything you need for the day. Perfect for books, personal items and even a towel for a day of relaxing under your favorite shade tree. The Market, Fergus Falls. $67.95
This lightweight copper tone bracelet by Kona is super cute all by itself — or stacked with multiple bracelets. They come in silver and copper tones and a variety of charms to pick. Victor Lundeen’s, Fergus Falls. $14.95
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Sandra Thimgan demonstrates that puffball mushrooms can grow as large as a head.
MAKE ROOM FOR ’SHROOMS By Sandra Thimgan Photos by Daniel Thimgan hiitake, enoki, oyster, chanterelle, porcini, portobello, cremini — the varieties available are, well, mushrooming. For my family, mushrooms are one of the staples, right along with milk, butter and eggs. Extremely versatile and savory, they offer a wide variety of presentations: stuffed for appetizers or main dishes, sautéed as a side dish, added raw to a summer salad or heaped on a juicy burger. Mushrooms enhance the umami taste that adds depth and character to any dish. From Japanese meaning “pleasant, savory, delicious,” umami is described as a “meaty” taste, rounding out the overall flavor of a dish. It is now considered the fifth basic taste, along with sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Packed with healthy compounds, antioxidants and, possibly, one of the very best food sources of vitamin D on the planet, mushrooms have been called “miniature pharmaceutical factories.” So, ’shrooms are ultra-nutritious, even medicinal — but best of all, they simply taste amazing.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add arugula, tomatoes, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; sauté 1 minute. Off heat, add mozzarella and cooked, minced sausage. Fill the caps with stuffing; sprinkle with Parmesan. Place in baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let cool for 5-8 minutes before serving. Try this flavorful variation of the usual bruschetta topping and why not save yourself some money and use the recipe below to make your own Boursin-style cheese? MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA TOPPING 1 pound mushrooms, cremini/button or a mixture, sliced thinly 1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced thinly 1/4 cup strong beef broth 1/4 cup sherry 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Olive oil and butter for sautéing Boursin-style cheese, softened for spreading Freshly dried thyme for garnish Put enough oil and butter in a large pan to sauté the onions lightly, until soft but not brown. Add mushrooms and continue to sauté, adding oil and butter as needed. When mushrooms and onions are tender, add beef broth, sherry and thyme to pan and reduce until almost all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Put in container. When it is time to serve, heat mushroom mixture, slightly, on stovetop. Toast baguette slices, rub with garlic, spread with homemade Boursin-style cheese, add the mushroom topping, and sprinkle with fresh thyme. HOMEMADE BOURSIN-STYLE CHEESE 8 ounces 1/3 fat cream cheese 4 ounces whipped butter (this keeps it spreadable) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon each: dried basil, dried dill weed, dried thyme, dried marjoram, black pepper Put cheese and butter in food processor, blend. Add seasonings, blend. Place in covered container and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to let the herbs flavor the cheese. Preparing it a day ahead blends the flavors even more. Add these recipes to your menu arsenal, have a little fun with some fabulous fungi, head to the store, and whatever variety you choose: shiitake, enoki, oyster, chanterelle, porcini, portobello or cremini. It’s time to make room for ‘shrooms!
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This IPA hits the spot Beverage: Wood Chipper Type: India Pale Ale Make: Fargo Brewing Review by Tim Engstrom Photo by Marie Noplos uality over quantity, I always say when it comes to beer. My tongue tends to favor hoppy brews, and the first time I tasted Wood Chipper India Pale Ale from Fargo Brewing during a Friday-after-work visit to the American Legion, my eyelids popped open. This is bitter done well. The Wood Chipper name plays off the climactic scene in the movie “Fargo” where one bad guy has the other bad guy in the wood chipper when the sheriff discovers the hideout. Fargo Brewing’s description on the can, bottle and website reads, “We’d give our left foot for another pint!” It is one of Fargo Brewing’s mainstays and is available year-round. Wood Chipper is an American IPA — i.e. citrus-tasting — with 6.7 percent alcohol by volume. Hops, of course, are measured in IBUs, and this concoction reaches 70 IBUs. (For comparison sake, Summit Brewing Saga has 80, Sam Adams Boston Lager has 30 and Budweiser 7.) But hoppy isn’t about the IBUs so much as the hops themselves. Fargo’s brewers use five varieties — horizon, Cascade, centennial, Chinook and Simcoe — for a blend that produces an aroma of grapefruit and pine. The taste confirms the smell and adds a note of orange or mango, and it unveils the caramel malt added to the wort. It’s a crisp citrus finish, the way a good hoppy beer should go down the hatch. The company’s description says the horizon hops along with oats “provide a sleek, velvety body and balanced bitterness.”
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New roots in Fergus Falls Transplant Jill-of-all-trades takes joy in gardening, volunteering, theater, making friends and everything else the community has to offer summer
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California native now an active member of Fergus community
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By Miranda Hubert Photos by Janssen Photography and Miranda Hubert mily McCune gardens with a Growing food hasn’t always been purpose. She works quickly, Emily’s passion, though. A California but moves with efficiency. native, Emily spent some time in Minnesota at the end of her high school Crouched next to a raised bed in her front yard on North Vine years before joining the military after graduation. She ended up in Pittsburgh Street one morning in June, she spent before her “transplant” to Fergus Falls, some time carefully removing spinach that had gone to seed. Pulling the spent which happened in January 2011 after her sister and brother-in-law needed a stalks out of the dirt and tossing them nanny for their young son. into a pile to the side, she kept up a “They asked if I wanted to move out, running commentary on the soil quality (excellent), her plans for the now-empty and three weeks later I was packed up and out here,” Emily explained. “Very bed (probably leave it dormant for a fun and adventurous.” while), and her feelings about the climate in this part of the country (perAfter the nannying job, she had fect). Occasionally, she stopped and planned on moving to Oregon, but smelled the leaves of her produce, a when the time came, she realized she huge smile spreading across her face. didn’t actually want to go. It was obvious, even without a verbal “So I stayed,” she said. Since her nannying job was up, though, it was time to confirmation, that Emily loves to garden. find a new job or two. She ended up
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McCune clears out a bed of seeded spinach, past the eating time. 32 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
working at both The Spot Panini and Wine and City Bakery, each located in downtown Fergus Falls and each involving something she loves — working with people. “Initially I just kind of jumped the gun when I decided to live here, and I frequented The Spot a lot,” she explained. During her time at The Spot she introduced trivia night, and ran that for about a year and a half. In March 2014 she realized she had time for a day job, so she started at the City Bakery. Then came Union Pizza & Brewing Co., where she landed a job in March, replacing her two other jobs. “I absolutely love it, everything about it,” she said. “It’s just wonderful. We have a really solid team there.” Outside of work, Emily has found that many of her interests have a community outlet in Fergus Falls. From volunteering at the Otter Tail County Humane Society where all three of her cats were adopted from, to getting interested and then involved in local history, there is no shortage of opportunities. “I’ve done the myths and legends tour, the state hospital cemetery tour and the downtown tour,” she said. “My absolute favorite part of Fergus Falls is the downtown, and the history there. I just love it.” Once her interest in Fergus’ background was piqued, it led to volun-
teering with the Historical Society and working with its director, Chris Schuelke, co-hosting and co-leading the downtown walking tours. She has also taken an interest in the Kirkbride Building, and discovered a love for theater when she auditioned for “The Kirkbride Cycle” last summer. “That was a game changer for me. I had never participated in community theater,” Emily said. She then ended up being cast in A Center for the Arts’ production of “Out of My Father’s House,” which cemented that newfound love. “That was my first time on a stage, having to memorize huge amounts of dialogue,” she said. “I can’t wait for the next one.” She has auditioned for the next Kirkbride play, titled “Walking the Tightrope,” which will be presented in September. “In the short time that she has been in the community she has really immersed herself in it,” Schuelke said. “She has made a definite impact, whether it’s volunteering with the historical society, or the farmer’s market, or being in plays at the Center. She has really taken to heart the old adage that ‘it takes a community.’” In getting her name out there, Emily also caught the eye of the garden community in town, particularly the Fergus Falls Area Farmers Market. She was elected to the farmers market board, and served as the vendor coordinator
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during her first year. Since then, she has helped run its social media. While volunteering is great, she said, she still wanted to do more with her own gardening, especially after receiving a diploma in 2013 for sustainable food production through M State Fergus Falls. She wanted to start something new, like a garden stand in her front yard. And thanks to her extensive community involvement, the idea has quickly taken off. This year, in addition to providing fresh produce for Union Pizza to use in-house, for the first time, Emily will sell produce out of her front porch with her brand new business, “The Northern Vine.” Her produce line-up includes lettuce, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, garlic, shallots, peas, hot peppers, okra, 150 bean plants with nine different varieties, artichoke, beets, tomatoes, sweet corn, swiss chard, kale, eggplant, strawberries, basil, rosemary, cilantro, and even more, planted in five raised beds in her front yard and a 400-square-foot plot in her backyard. “I still don’t know it all. I learn more
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every year,” she said. “It will probably be a never-ending learning experience. This is the perfect climate for growing food. It’s perfect here.”
“I love the people. I love the passion and the interest and involvement of everyone for a strong, healthy community. I had never cared one bit about ‘community’ before. It felt really welcoming and warming here to become a part of all that.” — Emily McCune Her business will run primarily through her Facebook page, which is already up and running and has almost
200 likes. She expected to be open officially for business by mid-July once her conditional use permit request goes through. Hours will be determined based on her availability and communicated through her Facebook page, and all produce will be freshly harvested. “I want to be there, and I want to talk with people who come,” she said. “I’ve already received some good feedback and responses from people who would come by. That’s why I love Fergus Falls. The fact that I’ve sort of built a name for myself here.” All around, Emily’s love of Fergus Falls has really blossomed in her short time here. “I love the people,” she said. “I love the passion and the interest and involvement of everyone for a strong, healthy community. I had never cared one bit about ‘community’ before. It felt really welcoming and warming here to become a part of all that.” And her final verdict? “I definitely plan to put roots down permanently and start a family.” But first, she has more gardening to do. u
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A perfect view for
Memories Lakefront home as much about family get-togethers and special events as it is the scenery
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Wright Lake home is perfect for relaxing in the backyard and enjoying the beautiful scenery
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By Adam Harringa Photos by Marie Noplos p a slight hill on limits of Fergus Falls, sloping gently Lakewood Drive as to meet the banks of Wright Lake to the road juts left, to the south. the right past a patch But the home isn’t only about the of white pines, Gary view, which is great. Gary’s sister’s and Sharon Spies’ home comes into wedding reception was in their backyard in the 1970s. In 1984, their view. daughter’s wedding reception was Once a modest rambler, the Spies there, and last summer the Spieses have since expanded, most notably hosted the groom’s dinner for their with a 30-by-40 foot addition in granddaughter’s wedding. They 1998, and what has become expansive landscaping in the 17 years bought their dining room table to since. seat 24 people in 1998, which at the The house has been home for time fit their entire family. more than five decades, the first the The home is picturesque, but it’s husband and wife bought, and the more than that. Ask Gary if it’s about one they fully intend to be their last. the memories, and the response — It sits on 1.5 acres on the eastern heavens, yes.
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A stone walking path cuts through the Spies’ backyard garden featuring daylillies, irises, hostas, white pine trees and more. Walk a little farther and Wright Lake comes into clear view.
An inviting view Step through the front door and past the kitchen, and the home opens up to expose floor-to-ceiling windows along the southwest side of the house, providing a full view of Wright Lake. The dining and living rooms feature an open floor plan and neutral pallet colors, along with an elevated ceiling in the dining room, which makes the occupants feel they’re outside. It’s perfect for relaxation, hosting parties, and everything in between. Walk onto the ipe wood deck, which stretches along the entire southwest side of the home, and the backyard becomes even more inviting. The lakeside of the home features a walkout basement and a full-length patio. About 25 oak trees dot the backyard and provide shade, yet a nearly unencumbered view of the lake. Landscaping runs almost the entire western edge of the property, about 200 feet from the home to the shore. The landscaping is split by a stone walking path, hostas, daylilies and pine trees on either side. Sharon started with seven hostas and estimates she now has what could be 700, like most of the yard’s design started small and grew over time. 42 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
The deck extends the entire length of the back of the Spies home, providing a place to lounge with a view of the lake.
Home in the making As charming as the home is, it didn’t get that way over night, as Gary tells it. It was 1961, and the Spies were living in an apartment on West Lincoln Avenue in Fergus Falls and looking for their first home. Needing a co-signer for a loan, Gary asked his father if he would help, as he found a home on the north end of town. His dad checked it out, and suggested instead looking for a lot upon which to build a house. His dad had the plan — he could co-sign, Sharon’s father could drill the well and Gary’s uncle could build it.
The dining room table doubles in size and fits 24 for large family outings. summer
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The Spies living room features a view of the lake, a walk-out to the deck and a fireplace for cool spring or fall nights.
So the Spieses found a lot on Lakewood Drive, which at the time was a gravel road outside the city limits with only one home on the entire stretch. The lot was so thick with weeds and trees you couldn’t see the lake. But when Gary’s dad saw it, he obliged. “It’s a nice lot,” Gary recalls his dad saying. “You can live there the rest of your days.” He knew what it could become. u
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More than 100 foster children call Barb and Steve Jensen their parents Story and photos by Maggie Vertin Every so often a young woman will show up at Holly’s Resort on Otter Tail Lake and exclaim: “Hey Mom! I’m home!” If Barb Jensen doesn’t see the face, it may take her a second or two to match the voice with one of the more than a hundred foster care children she and husband, Steve, have grown to love over the years. For a period, after their young children had grown, their home became a teenage girls group home, whose resi-
“We do have one natural born son and one adopted son, several grandchildren and even greatgrandchildren, but where do I stop counting? Family numbers are less about legal and biological and more about emotional connections.“ — Barb Jensen dents keep in contact through Barb’s Facebook connection, “My Special Girls.” Most of the kids didn’t grow up at the resort, but at the Jensen’s previous home just north of Fergus Falls. But a couple
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Holly’s Resort, at 36294 Augustana Drive about eight miles from Battle Lake, offers 15 newly restored “up north” cabins.
Barb and Steve Jensen, who worked in social work and as a dental lab technician, respectively, now enjoy their days as owners of Holly’s Resort. The two still keep in touch with their many foster children, who stop by to say, “hello,” from time to time. did overlap with the move and new lifestyle adopted by Barb and even great-grandchildren, but where do I stop counting?,” and Steve when they became resort owners 15 years ago. she asked. “Family numbers are less about legal and biological What started as a bit of a family affair continues to this day. and more about emotional connections.“ “And we welcome them all back to visit, live or work with us Since Steve and Barb began foster care when they were no at Holly’s,“ Barb said enthusimore than kids themselves, astically. they have more than 40 years “Barb Jensen was the first person This year after helping his devoted to nurturing kids as grandfather with a spring proj- who ever taught me respect and part of a larger family. ect at the lake, grandson “I was 20 going on 17 and made me want to be a better Brady is helping out rather thank goodness Steve was 19 person. She had unconditional than pursuing other summer going on 36!” Barb said. love for me, even with my flaws jobs in town. A lot of family What began as a quest to and disappointments. She taught members have lived or volunadopt after learning there me what it meant to be a mother teered at the resort over sevwould be no more biological and how to raise a healthy and eral seasons. children turned into the family’s To Barb, the definition of a productive adult. I will always love legacy of love. The couple eventually learned that more than nuclear family is different than her for showing me a better life.” 60 couples without any chilit is to most. — A post on the Facebook page “My Special dren of their own were in line “We do have one natural Girls” by one of Barb Jensen’s foster children ahead of them to adopt in born son and one adopted Fergus Falls. Steve and Barb son, several grandchildren summer
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thought it only fair that they drop out and turn to foster care instead. Their first “forever” daughter was placed with them immediately. The resort business is a second career for both of these forever full-time parents. Leaving careers as a dental lab technician and a social worker and “changing it up a bit,” the Jensens invested, along with their son and daughter-in-law, and turned Holly’s Resort into a lively and bustling recreational spot. Barb continued to work as a social worker, but found working “on the clock” for her employer and “round the clock” at the resort challenging, so the couple decided to start an adult group facility in their new home across from the resort. That gave Barb the opportunity to use her social work skills and become centered around the things she loves most. Today the older group has replaced the young set on the receiving end of Steve and Barb’s love and care. The couple jokingly reflects on the one year of marriage they lived alone and the rest they have shared with extended family. For them, “It doesn’t get any more rewarding than to see your children grow into loving, caring adults or to know that you have made a difference in another’s life.” “I think our son is proud of us,” Steve added, “but he keeps dwelling about our ‘retirement.’ We can’t imagine a life without all of this activity!” Holly’s Resort, at 36294 Augustana Drive on the north side of Otter Tail Lake, has 15 newly restored “up north” cabins, a beautiful beach, lovely sunrises, and carries an inventory of logoed items including beach towels. Holly’s rents a new pontoon when guests are not using it or The Jensens have made an indelible the fishing boats, impact on hundreds lives, including Leo, kayaks and ski the grandson of one of the Jensens’ boat. And, of foster children, Holly. Barb said she and course, the Jensen her husband couldn’t love Holly, her all inclusive family husband or their grandchildren more if spirit extends to all Holly were born to them. 52 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
Barb Jensen picks up life jackets at Holly’s Resort.
resort guests. Just recently Barb came across an entry one of her “Special Girls” posted. “I have watched an amazing woman raise eight teenagers from all different upbringings and races … all with different medical and mental disorders,” the note read. “She never once raised her hand to us. She was the first person who ever taught me respect and made me want to be a better person. She had unconditional love for me, even with my flaws and disappointments. She taught me what it meant to be a mother and how to raise a healthy and productive adult. I will always love her for showing me a better life.” Barb’s daughters and Holly’s guests alike will forever remember the “mother’s care” she bestowed upon them at home. u
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n WHAT’S NEW IN NUTRITION
6 fresh fixes for your
‘5 a day’
By Katrina Mouser ummer is finally here, and in Minnesota, we need to take advantage of our threemonth window for fresh vegetables available locally. Whether you get your veggies from your own garden or a neighbor’s, your CSA box, the farmers market or simply the grocery store, this is the time to try some new recipes with your veggies. Incorporating vegetables into your meals trims calories but adds abundant colors, textures, flavors and necessary vitamins and antioxidants. If you’ve eaten your green beans the same way for 30 years, I challenge you to try these fun and fresh ways to eat your “five a day.” I promise you won’t be bored eating these vegetables.
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Rhubarb Did you know rhubarb is actually a vegetable? We treat it as a fruit by adding a lot of sugar to create yummy jams, drinks and desserts. But it can be enjoyed in savory main dishes as well. Try it in this stir fry or on your next pizza with fresh basil, green onions, goat cheese and barbecue sauce.
About Katrina Katrina Mouser is a registered and licensed dietitian, receiving her nutrition credentials from the University of Minnesota. She taught as an adjunct professor for two years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She speaks to schools, churches and women’s groups on healthy eating. She lives outside of Fergus Falls with her husband and four children.
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RHUBARB STIR FRY 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (thaw first and drain off excess water) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced (or chicken, beef, etc.) 1 medium or 1/2 large red onion 4 cups assorted coarsely chopped vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, etc.) 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper, to taste In a pan, combine the granulated sugar and the rhubarb, and heat over medium-high heat. If you are using fresh rhubarb, add about 1/4 cup water. Stir often to avoid sticking and burning, and cook mixture until the rhubarb is tender, the sugar is dissolved and the mixture bubbles vigorously (about 5-10 minutes). Remove from heat, add apple cider vinegar and soy sauce and set mixture aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet, over medium-high heat. When hot, add the pork, onion, garlic and ginger. After several minutes reduce heat slightly, and add the vegetables, continuing to fry until the vegetables are almost tender, and the pork tenderloin is cooked, (adjust heat as necessary). Reduce the heat and add the rhubarb and sugar mixture (caramelized rhubarb) and stir just to combine. Serve warm over rice. Makes 4 servings. (Recipe adapted from www.rhubarb-central.com.)
Cucumbers Infused water is the new craze, and although fruits make delicious flavored water, try simply slicing up cucumbers and adding to your pitcher of water. You’re in for a wonderful surprise. Find a friend with excess cucumbers in their garden and you’ll be set for the summer with a new cool drink.
Green Beans Instead of using leafy greens for the base of your salad, start with green beans cooked al dente. Rinse in cold water, then add your favorite salad toppings. One delicious combination is green beans with sliced radishes, crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
Asparagus Asparagus is traditionally eaten cooked, either roasted or steamed. Have you tried eating it raw? It is wonderfully crunchy and full of spring flavor. Try this recipe for your next salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave 2 pounds of asparagus into long, thin strips and transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup coarsely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese with 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons warm water and 1/4 cup olive oil. Add to the asparagus and toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve at once. (Recipe courtesy of www.foodandwine.com.)
Cauliflower Found on raw veggie trays next to the broccoli, or perhaps steamed and soaked with butter, cauliflower is so much better than that! Cauliflower is an amazingly versatile vegetable that can be used as a pizza crust, a marinated steak, mashed potatoes, hummus and much more. For starters, try roasting cauliflower with a few spices and you are in for a real treat. Cut one head of cauliflower into small florets. Then toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 cloves roughly chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves (optional). Roast at 450 degrees on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes. (Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com.)
Kale Everyone has made or eaten spinach artichoke dip. Since kale is the new superfood, why not substitute kale for the spinach? Bring this to your next picnic at the lake. 14 ounces artichokes, drained and chopped 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 teaspoon garlic salt 6 ounces kale, chopped (8-10 cups) Preheat the oven to 400F. Mix artichokes, cream cheese, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, garlic salt and kale together and bake in a 1 1/2 quart dish or pie plate. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. The kale will reduce down as it bakes. Stir and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until kale is cooked. Uncover, add remaining mozzarella cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh bread. (Recipe adapted from www.tablespoon.com.) summer
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n WOMEN IN HISTORY
Military service ran deep in the Dybdal family Eleanor Mae, the youngest of six siblings, did her part as a nurse in World War II By Missy Hermes Photos courtesy Otter Tail County Historical Society ne of my favorite places to bring they worked. By 1940 Eleanor was Otter Tail County Historical back living in Fergus Falls where her Society programs is the father was working as an auditor for Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus the Railroad Commission. Eleanor got a Falls. We hold a monthly Military History job nursing at the Fergus Falls State Roundtable there, and the topics are Hospital. interesting and varied. The hospital published a newsletter, One of the most touching was a preThe Weekly Pulse, that reported on all sentation by Donna Hendel about her service in the Navy and the history of U.S. military nurses. After her program, folks asked what I knew of another local military nurse, Eleanor Dybdal. Ashamed to say, “Nothing,” I embarked on a research journey to discover more about Eleanor. She was born in 1904, the eldest of six children to Ellend and Mary Dybdal of Wendell. The family ran a general store in the small community. Eleanor graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1922 and earned a degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, before taking public health classes at the University of Minnesota. She completed her nurse’s training at St. Luke’s Hospital, now Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. According to the 1930 federal census, Eleanor, though not yet a veteran herself, was living and working at the Fargo Veterans Administration Hospital. It was still a common practice for single woman in the nursing profession to live on site where Eleanor Dybdal in her Army Nurse Corp. uniform.
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About Missy Missy Hermes is the education coordinator for the Otter Tail County Historical Society. She has a Master’s Degree in curriculum and instruction and is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (Chad, 1989-91). The Hermes family lives in Fergus Falls Township.
aspects of the psychiatric facility including the status of staff. Less than a year after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, The Weekly Pulse mentioned that Eleanor had enlisted in the Army Nurse Corp. The Nov. 14, 1942, issue made this announcement: “NURSE ENTERS THE ARMY – Miss Eleanor Dybdal, R.N. left the Hospital last Saturday. She has worked here a year and a half and for the past eight months was in charge of 2 West Center Ward. She has received an appointment as Second Lieutenant with orders to report at the Army Air Force Technical School in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Nov. 17. Our best wishes go with her.” She was one of 59,000 Army Nurse Corps nurses nationwide to serve during
World War II. Military service ran in the Dybdal family. Her brother Victor enlisted in the Navy before the start of World War II and he spent his career there, rising to the rank of admiral before his retirement. Eleanor was released from military duty on Feb. 26, 1948, but re-enlisted two years later, staying on with the Army Nurse Corps through the Korean War. Upon her return to civilian life, she worked for Otter Tail County as a public health nurse beginning on Aug. 1, 1958. Eleanor Dybdal died in 1986 and is buried at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Wendell. Her name is listed on the Veterans Memorial there.
2nd Lt. Eleanor Dybdal, Army Nurse Corps, Lt. Victor A. Dybdal, U.S.Navy, and Mary Dybdal, their mother on Oct. 26, 1944, in Fergus Falls.
Nurses Ragna Lien, Emma Larson, Eleanor Dybdal and Anna Lien at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fergus Falls in 1957.
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n WISE WIVES
Healthy marriages start with God and selflessness
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hen I first decided I would try out this whole reading the Bible thing, I knew there was no way I would ever read my old, dusty, heavy Bible I was given when I was confirmed. So I told the store clerk I was in search of a “stylish-looking” Bible. I knew it needed to be portable, light and cute if I were going to actually open it up on a consistent basis. Emphasis on cute. And there it was. A small, soft, brown and teal leather Bible that zipped up. Perfection. But seriously. Where to start? I knew I’d put it down if I started at the beginning. (Let’s be honest.) I know God created, like, everything, but I need help with life. So I started where I had overheard a lady once say to start: Proverbs. I’m the type of person who enjoys an easy read if you know what I mean. So this. Was. Perfect. And what became obvious to me was this: I had been living like a fool. Now I don’t say that to make myself or anyone else feel bad. But as I started reading, I was genuinely floored to find out I had simply been living my life uninformed. Especially in my marriage. As Proverbs 14:1 NIV reads, “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears her’s down.” Oh. My. Nelly. Furtado. Ummm, yeah. Whoops?! I also began to see the correlation in having wisdom and gaining guidance. As Proverbs 12:15 NIV reads, “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” Us wives need advice! It became so apparent that not only have I been uninformed — thus ruining 58 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
By Amanda Davison my own marriage by my actions — but also that I can change by gaining knowledge through wise people, and seeking the Lord. I could turn to wise women to help me gain wisdom with my marriage, but also, I now have an adorable pursesized teal and brown Bible. His words to guide me. In that first day of actually reading the Bible, I realized I can live differently now. I was so charged up that there was so much I didn’t know. And that, likely, everything I didn’t know would help my marriage. I wanted help. To list all of the wisdom gained from His words and wise women would fill a book, but some stand out. Like that time I realized it wasn’t all about me. That Jesus was patiently waiting for me to leave my pity party for one. Or that time scripture taught me that my husband was actually incapable of being perfect, and it was time for me to stop making him feel like he was supposed to be. The time His words revealed that I should stop putting conditions on intimacy. I guess helping with housework shouldn’t be a prerequisite for sex. Really? That Jesus tells me to put what my husband’s needs before what I need. That I am called to love my husband, especially when he doesn’t deserve it. Or that time I realized that I have a responsibility to grow in wisdom so that I can some day pass it on. All of this, and more. Wisdom offers insight into Christ’s character that will always adjust our hearts toward His. And a heart adjusted toward Christ’s will always improve our marriage.
About Amanda Amanda Davison has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and a Master’s Degree in human services with an emphasis in counseling. She provides life coaching for wives (or wives-to-be) who want to improve their marriage. She lives in Fergus Falls with her husband and their 2-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. Email your questions or comments to amanda@amandadavison.com or visit amandadavison.com.
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‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’
When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2 p.m. Aug. 2 Where: A Center for the Arts, 124 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls Cost: $16 adults, $6 students More info: It’s just an average day in the life of Charlie Brown — a day made up of little moments selected from all the days of Charlie Brown, from baseball season to holidays all mixed in with the lives of his friends put together in one day. Two new songs, “Beethoven Day” and “My New Philosophy,” have been added to the 12 numbers of the original version.
Watermelon Day When: Aug. 1 Where: Vining Cost: Free watermelon and free parking More info: The festival includes the Run for the Melon 5K and 10K starting at 8 a.m. with a course that takes its participants through the rolling hills of the scenic countryside. Throughout the day food vendors, arts and crafts and demonstrations will fill the streets. Free watermelon will be served starting at 11 a.m.
Old West Melodrama Dinner Theatre When: Arrive around 6 p.m. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 Where: Elmer’s Texas Barbeque, 27896 State Highway 78, Battle Lake Cost: $35 per person More info: Upon arrival, the audience will interact with old west characters and enjoy an authentic barbecue dinner and dessert. 60 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
Art of the Lakes Art & Craft Fair
Botanical Artist Class When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12-15 Where: Kaddatz Arts Gallery, 111 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls Cost: $125 includes materials, or $100 if you bring your own materials More info: Join botanical artist Julie Martinez for a three-day workshop focusing on watercolor techniques and developing the traditional botanical style.
Looney Daze When: Aug. 14-16 Where: Vergas Cost: Free More info: The smells of your favorite foods, fresh spun cotton candy, churros and many other foods will fill the air. This annual event will also include a street fair, car show and bean bag contest. For a full list of events visit www.cityofvergas.com.
11th annual Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association Rodeo When: 7 to 10 p.m., Aug. 14-15 Where: Red Horse Ranch Arena, 22671 County Highway 10, Fergus Falls Cost: $15 for adults, $8 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger More info: From bucking broncs to roping and riding, there are events sure to keep the crowd on its feet.
14th annual Lakeland Hospice Motorcycle Ride When: Aug. 22 (registration 10:30 a.m.-noon, ride leaves at noon) Where: The ride will start at the old Kmart building in Fergus Falls (1403 W. Lincoln Ave.) and ends at 5 p.m. at the Ashby American Legion (101 Larson Ave.) Cost: Donations requested. More info: All of the Lakeland Hospice Motorcycle Ride’s proceeds goes to support the Lakeland Hospice Foundation. The event will be held rain or shine.
Finn Creek Folk Festival When: Aug. 29-30 Where: Finn Creek Open Air Museum, 55422 340th St., New York Mills Cost: $4 each day or $6 for both days for adults; $1 for children 6-12; free for children younger than 6 More info: Fun for the whole family, the Finn Creek festival features area artists, tours of the buildings, horse drawn wagon rides and tractor pulls. For more details visit www.finncreek.org/index.php/festival. summer
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When: Aug. 8 Where: Railroad Park, Battle Lake Cost: Free More info: Art of the Lakes launched the Art & Craft Fair in 1977 in Battle Lake. Today more than 5,000 visitors fill the park. From vendors and artists and to lots of food, there’s something for everyone.
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Rock Out with Your Dock Out concert on the lake When: 3-8 p.m. Aug. 29 Where: Beach Bums Bar & Eatery, 35776 County Highway 72, Battle Lake Cost: Free More info: Beach Bums will close out the summer in style with this concert on the lake. Find Beach Bums on Facebook for more information.
September Whiskey Creek Film Festival
When: Sept. 11-17 Where: Wadena Cozy Theatre, 233 Jefferson St. S., Wadena Cost: To be determined. Tickets will be on sale Aug. 27 More info: While they’re still working out the details for this event, the 2014 fest featured seven days of critically-acclaimed films like “Boyhood,” which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, “Snowpiercer” and “A Most Wanted Man.” The list of films for this year’s festival will be available in August at www.whiskeycreekfilmfestival.org.
62nd annual Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen’s Association Pioneer Days When: Sept. 11-13 Where: Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen’s Association grounds, Dalton Cost: $10 per day or $15 for membership and admission all three days More info: This event has everything you need to experience the pioneer life. There are free rides on the French Steam Locomotive circa 1915, toy displays, threshing and sawing mill demonstrations, a gigantic display of tractors from all eras, tractor pulls and much more. The grounds also feature pioneer-era buildings to experience, such as a train depot, a school house, print shop, a blacksmith shop, agricultural and heritage museums, just to name a few. For more information, visit www.lrpta-dalton. org.
Kirkbride Arts & History Weekend When: Sept. 18-20 Where: Regional Treatment Center grounds, intersection of North Oak Street and North Union Avenue, Fergus Falls Cost: Free More info: This third annual event is geared toward the history of the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center — a state mental hospital now known as the Kirkbride — art, mental health and the historic preservation of the landmark. This year “Walking the Tightrope,” an original theater production by local resident Lowell Carpenter, has been added to the event. Tours, a bike-in movie theater and other events will fill the weekend. This event is led by Springboard for the Arts in partnership with the Otter Tail County Historical Society, the Kaddatz Galleries, Friends of the Kirkbride and A Center for the Arts. 62 • FERGUS FALLS • summer 2015
When: 8 a.m. to noon, Sept. 19 Where: 21756 County Road 22, Fergus Falls Cost: Free parking. Campers and spectators get in for free. For more information on prices for each event, visit www.thevikingchallenge.com. More info: The Viking Challenge 5K and The Viking Crusade 10K — part of the Fergus Falls Area Race Series — is the only permanent obstacle mud run in Minnesota. It also offers mud volleyball if running isn’t your thing.
Rawlins Piano Trio When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sept. 22 Where: A Center for the Arts, 124 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls Cost: To be determined More info: Eunho Kim on violin, Marie-Elaine Gagnon on cello and Susan Keith Gray on piano have been performing together as the Rawlins Piano Trio since 1987. The Trio travels all over the world performing their classical chamber music.
Central Lakes Cycle Duathlon When: 7 a.m. to noon, Sept. 26 Where: Central Lakes Cycle, 2010 Highway 210, Fergus Falls Cost: $50 per individual if registered by Aug. 15; $65 after that; $80 for a relay team of two or three participants if registered by Aug. 15 and $125 after that. More info: The third annual Central Lakes Cycle 24/7 takes place on paved roads and on the paved Central Lakes Trail. The course takes you on a 20-mile bike ride, followed by a four-mile run and finishes with a seven-mile bike sprint. For more information, visit www.centrallakescycle.com/clc-247-duathlon. summer
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Why I love Fergus Falls
‘There are good people here’ by Miranda Hubert irsten Danielson loves Fergus Falls. As a computer programmer for the city, a part time professional photographer and former dance teacher with the Fergus Falls School of Dance, she likes to stay busy and can always find an outlet for her interests within the community. A wife, mother and grandmother, she moved to Fergus Falls 17 years ago to be near family, returning close to where she grew up in Rothsay. She loves that the area has four seasons and spending time at the lake. We asked Kirsten why she loves Fergus Falls.
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Why do you love Fergus Falls? Mostly I love Fergus Falls because of the people here. It’s a friendly community, a faith-based community, and I’m close to family here. I grew up in Rothsay, and all of my brothers and my sister and my brother-in-law’s parents live in or near Fergus Falls. I also love Fergus Falls for its arts community. I enjoy photography, dance, music and theater, and all of those are a large part of Fergus Falls. I love the lakes area. I live on Jewett Lake, and so I enjoy that all summer long and even in the winter. The river running through Fergus Falls is just very scenic and a great part of Fergus. Fergus has great parks and has a library that’s awesome, and it has a bakery — and that’s important to me — and the river walk. So culture is very important to you? Yes, the arts community where we can go to different artlike museum areas like the Kaddatz Gallery, or see the different photography that’s downtown locally and different business places, watching the dance performances, going to the Fergus Falls Concert Series Association and being a part of the Fergus Falls Center for the Arts. I love City Hall where I work, the history inside and out. So how do you feel that Fergus welcomes people in the area? I think that between the events taking place in Fergus Falls, the different sporting events and the different events held either at the community college or at A Center for the Arts, they all bring people into Fergus Falls. I think you’re welcomed just by the friendly people, friendly faces. The community people who are caring for each other.
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You mentioned you really enjoy the company of the people in the community. What do you love about the people here? I think the people in Fergus Falls are very caring about individuals, and they’re also very caring about being passionate about their particular interests, but they love the people and they’re sincere in their care for others. And so whether you’re in the hospital being greeted by somebody, or whether you’re out on the streets, people are friendly. They say, “hi,” and they don’t just have their heads down and walk away. When you go to an event, people come around and greet you, and meet you, and get to know you you are. If you had to sum up your favorite part of Fergus Falls in one word, what would it be? I just think it’s the people. Community, people. There are good people here.
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