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Should I stay or should I go?

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s I woke up this morning to the below zero temperatures and the howling wind, thoughts of sunshine and warm breezes ran through my head.

Unfortunately, due to work and family responsibilities right now, I will have to settle for a stay vacation. Happily, I can turn to page 38 of this month’s magazine and follow a local family on its dream vacation. I can read about palm trees, cruise ship meals and warm days on the beach.

Right about now you may be asking what exactly is a stay vacation? In my younger years, and by younger I mean many, many years ago, a stay vacation would have meant my mom wrapping me up like Ralphie in a Christmas Story and heading out to build snow forts, snowmobile, skate or sled as a family. As luck would have it, the Otter Tail County area has many winter wonderland options, several of which we also cover in this edition.

Nowadays I prefer to grab a good book and my 21-month-old grandson and walk inside to a waterpark in a resort and watch him splash around. Then, we’d walk to the resort’s spa and relax and unwind. Later, the family would have a nice dinner with wine and simply forget the snow and cold.

Ski resorts often offer the best of both worlds. They have all the outside adventures people who enjoy frolicking in the snow could ask for and spas for those of us who just want to remain warm. Many of these resorts can be found in Minnesota as well as neighboring states. So when cabin fever hits, jump in your vehicle and drive to one of the close ski resorts and the entire family can be happy.

Inside this edition of Fergus Falls The Magazine, we followed locals, highlighting things to do with your family in the area, to

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short car rides and all the way to chasing the sun in their dream vacation.

Before you sit down to read all about dream vacations you might want grab a bottle of Prairie Rose wine reviewed by Deb Erickson in this issue or make yourself a nice warm bowl of Barley Lentil Stew (recipe on page 46.) Either one will warm your soul as you take time for yourself and read this month’s issue.

Mitzi Moe is the publisher of Fergus Falls, The Magazine.

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PUBLISHER Mitzi Moe EDITOR Zach Stich EDITORIAL Amanda Davison Deb Erickson Kristin Goosen Emily Hermes Missy Hermes Katrina Mouser Kaley Sievert Zach Stich Sandra Thimgan CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Mathew Holding Eagle Daniel Thimgan ART Art Director Deb Erickson Graphic Designer Emily Hermes SALES & PROMOTION Assistant Sales Director Mary Sieling Sales Representatives Tom Grout Ben Mason

style + flair 16 ENGAGEMENTS

+ WEDDINGS 18 THERE’S SNOW PLACE

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CIRCULATION Connie Knapp WINTER 2018 Volume 3, Number 3 Fergus Falls The Magazine is printed four times a year: spring, summer, fall, winter.

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contributors In her free time, Amanda Davison watches HGTV and searches for excuses to go to Dairy Queen.

She lives in Fergus Falls with her husband and three children.

Missy Hermes works for Otter Tail County Historical Society as museum educator. She and her husband, Paul, have two sons.

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BIG SKY 30 A WINTER WONDERLAND 34 TRIPP’S DREAM TRIP 38 A WINTERY WEEKEND

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Katrina Mouser enjoys sorting through the evidence to help the public understand nutrition more clearly. She and her husband and four children live on a farm outside Fergus Falls, raising pastured pigs and grass fed lambs.

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Harper Holding Eagle and Miranda TRIPP’S CARIBBEAN Odgers skate on Cleveland Elementary CRUISE School rink in Fergus Falls. Cleveland is SKIING BIG SKY one of the many local destinations that DAYS OF provide a great spot for family fun.

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“As many of you know from former articles, I love to take a commercial food favorite and figure out how to make it in my own kitchen.

These made wonderful gifts with many ‘You can make these at home?’ questions.

My answer is always, ‘Of course, you can!’ Enjoy.” Sandra Thimgan lives near Battle Lake, with her husband, Dan - her photographer and official taster.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE Gingerbread Houses Students at Cleveland Elementary decorated gingerbread houses with parents and family members Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.

In the Cleveland Elementary cafeteria, students were supplied with two empty milk cartons, graham crackers, icing and all the fixings needed to make unique candy houses.

Some students went crazy with the M&Ms and gumdrops, dotting the gingerbread house with color. Other students separated the milk cartons to make a house and a garage or a shed.

Parents and family members were delighted to be there, sharing a festive and memorable moment together.

That day, the cafeteria buzzed with laughter Shelby Danielson presses the foundation of her gingerbread house, two milk carand conversation as gingerbread houses were tons, onto a tinfoil board. Her grandmother Marge McFadden came to help. assembled. Many of the students were proud of their creation, beaming when they finally could look at their finished product.

Above and below: Mason Casper concentrates as he decorates around his gingerbread house.

Christian Williams glues graham crackers to milk cartons as he begins to make his gingerbread house.

Grace Neuleib grabs a glob of icing to spread on her gingerbread house.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE Johnson’s Farm On Dec. 22, children and adults made their way to Johnson’s Christmas Village for one last chance to talk with Santa Claus before he made his worldwide sleigh ride.

Not only did children get to visit Santa, but also got to peak inside his workshop, view light displays, snakes and hot cider were served to keep those in attendance warm on a very chilly evening.

Owners Jim and Pat Johnson have been putting on the event for nearly 20 years and have over 20,000 Christmas lights, more than 60 mannequins and several outbuildings for visitors to enjoy.

The Johnson Farm had a wide assortment of light displays in honor of the Christmas holiday.

Santa’s Workshop at Johnson’s Farm offered visitors a chance to escape the cold and warm up before taking in the sites.

A light exhibit outside Johnson’s Farm Dec. 22.

Despite wind and temperatures in the negatives community members visited the farm to take in the displays.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE Shop with a hero On Dec. 14, the Fergus Falls Police Department, Fergus Falls Fire Department, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department and Ringdahl EMS staff shopped with local children at Target in Fergus Falls as a part of Heroes and Helpers event.

Children purchased Christmas presents for their family members while local law enforcement and emergency service staff accompanied them around the store.

Santa Claus showed up to support the Shop with a Cop event at the Fergus Falls Target store over the holiday season.

Above and below: Target workers assisted with the Shop with a Cop event to put the finishing touches on gifts for the holiday season.

Mrs. Claus and a helper elf were on hand to help out at the Shop with a Cop event at Fergus Falls’ Target store.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE Underwood’s Community Christmas The first Community Christmas in Underwood was held on Dec. 9 at Underwood City Park.

Several events including sleigh rides, a Nativity petting zoo, bonfire, snowman making and snow painting were available for community members to enjoy.

At the end of the evening, the town held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to cap off the event.

Guests at the Underwood event are treated to a carriage ride through town.

Adam Jacobson stays warm by a mobile fire pit while he attends Underwood’s Christmas event dressed as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Haley Ambuehl dresses up as one of Santa’s elves during Underwood’s Christmas event celebration.

Santa Claus takes time out of his busy schedule to visit with guests at the Christmas event.

An overzealous cow at the petting zoo takes advantage of the complimentary corn guests could feed the animals at the Christmas celebration.

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n ENGAGEMENTS + WEDDINGS

Brittany Hedstrom and Luke Dawson, married September 16, 2017, in Elbow Lake.

Michael Brumm and Kaley Sievert were married on July 16, 2017, at Refuge Golf Club in Oak Grove.

Stephanie Erlandson and Noah Heidorn were married on October 28, 2017. The ceremony was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd.

Meredith Mackinnon and Andrew Ronnevik were married on June 17, 2017, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Bemidji.

Carmen Graumann and Michael Hanson, married November 18, 2017, at the Church of the Nazarene in Fergus Falls.

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Katelyn Jeanette Petersen and Gryphon William Lillis. A March 2, 2018, wedding is planned at First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Arriana Irene Stigen and Thomas Eugene Velasco Jr. were married on Oct. 21, 2017, in Bozeman, Montana.

Monica Lynn Ness and Christopher James Diestler were married September 24, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Michelle Marxen and Stefan Bischof were married on May 6, 2017, at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Moorhead.

Jen Loomer and Zack Hanson were wed Aug. 26, 2017, at Eagles Aerie in Fergus Falls.

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n STYLE + FLAIR

There's snow place like home

Local shops have what you need to make the most of your “staycation”

By Emily Hermes

A classic game of skill for the whole family! Heavy duty and designed to withstand many years of enthusiastic gaming.

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Feel and share the warmth and cuddles with this generously sized, luxuriously plush throw blanket. Use it to wrap yourself up and keep warm during the cooler months.

The Market • Fergus Falls $79.95 Put on these cable knit clogs and enjoy the cozy comfort indoors and out.

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The Tic Tac Traveler is a wonderful take-along game.

Retro-stained solid wood boards with caps to keep marble playing pieces inside.

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Ultra lightweight and smartly designed, this expandable carry-on from American Tourister’s iLite Max collection will get you on the road with ease and style.

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Cozy up and relax in the presence of a candle that is clean burning without pollutants, toxins or carcinogens. Eco Candles® are hand-poured in Wisconsin using natural soybeans.

The Market • Fergus Falls $20.95 each Make a statement in these eye-catching leggings.

Designed with peached fabric for an added layer of warmth.

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Open your wine the quick and easy way with this Vino Pop Wine Opener Set. Herberger’s • Fergus Falls $19.98

Enjoy hours of fun with the Flexible Flyer Snow Screamer Foam Sled. Large enough for one or two riders.

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Traverse through any type of snow with Expedition’s Truger Trail Snowshoes.

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n EAT + DRINK

Classics in the Ki tchen

By Sandra Thimgan Photos by Daniel Thimgan

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Wish you could make classics like Oreos™ and Fig Newtons™ in your own kitchen?

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No genie or magic lamp required! You can take the “commercial” out of these iconic cookies! You don’t need extruders, sheeters, or little elves baking. . . you can make these fantastic, memorable cookies and amaze your family and friends! Your cookies won’t contain high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, or other items you can’t spell or pronounce — “homemade” means you know each ingredient and choose the quality of those ingredients.

These sandwich cookies won’t be bland, but will “sing” with rich chocolate flavor and a filling that oozes with buttery goodness. Whether you “bite” or “twist and lick,” these are perfect for dunking into a cold glass of milk!

HOMEMADE OREOS™ Makes 40 cookies — (20 sandwiches) Pictured at left Chocolate wafers: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 T., room temperature butter 1 large egg Filling: 1/4 cup room temperature butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 2 cups, sifted powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla (or part coconut extract) Arrange two oven racks centrally in the oven. Preheat 375°.

In food processor or electric mixer bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder, salt, and sugar. While pulsing, or on low, add the butter and then the egg. Continue mixing until dough comes together in a mass. Take rounded teaspoons of batter, roll quickly in ball, place on parchment lined baking sheet about 2” apart. With cookie press or bottom of glass, slightly flatten each ball (sugaring the press/glass will help).

Bake 9 minutes, rotating once. Set baking sheets on rack to cool.

For filling, put butter and shortening in bowl and at low speed, gradually beat in sugar and vanilla. Turn mixer on high and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Assembly: Turn half the cookies over so flat side is up. Fill a pastry bag with 1/2” tip with cream filling, pipe mounds on center of cookies. Place another cookie, flat side down, on top of cream and lightly press to make filling spread. Pour a cold glass of milk and enjoy!

Confession: I had planned one more cookie for this article, Samoas, a Girl Scout™ winner.

I made them, they looked incredible and tasted fabulous . . . but they took hours to make!!!

So, feel free to google a recipe, but for me — next time I crave a Samoa cookie? I’m calling the nearest Girl Scout™!

These fig cake-cookies aren’t a spongy, flavorless cake or a filling of mostly sugar, they will have a warmly spiced wrap with character and texture, encasing a filling that features flavorful honeyed figs.

HOMEMADE FIG NEWTONS™ 1 cup roughly chopped dried figs, stems removed 1 T. honey 6 T. butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour Preheat oven to 350°. Place the figs in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 10-15 minutes. Remove the figs from the water with a slotted spoon (reserving a little soaking liquid) and place in a food processor. Add the honey and 1 T. of the soaking liquid. Puree until smooth and spreadable.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar for 2 minutes until smooth. Add the egg, spices, and vanilla, and mix until incorporated. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.

Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper into two 12 X 4 inch rectangles. Spread the fig mixture on one half of each rectangle, spreading up the 12” side and leaving a 1/4-1/2” border. Fold the dough over the filling and gently press the dough together at the edges. Cut each log into 10 cookies and transfer to a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden. Remove to cooling rack and enjoy!

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Honey A TASTE OF

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Ancient beverage has modern appeal Review by Deb Erickson Seeking to relax after coping with pre-holiday crowds in Fargo, we happened upon Prairie Rose Meadery. Located just north of the Pilot Flying J Travel Center off 32nd Avenue in south Fargo, Prairie Rose Meadery produces wine made from fermented honey, water and yeast.

Although the notion of mead is new to us, scholars have determined that it could be the oldest alcoholic beverage on earth. According to liquor.com, Chinese pottery vessels dating from 7,000 B.C. suggest evidence of mead fermentation that out-ages both wine and beer. History shows it was popular with Vikings, Mayans, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans alike.

The word “honeymoon” may have its roots in mead. When medieval couples married, to ensure the birth of a son, they drank mead for the first month. Since mead is made from honey, and phases of the moon determined a month, the term honeymoon was originated.

In the cozy tasting room dominated by plush sofas and honeycombed shelving, we ordered two flights, consisting of four 1-ounce servings each. Flavors sampled included traditional, ginger, mint, pineapple chipotle, vanilla cinnamon, chokecherry, chocolate raspberry and maple. The selection is extensive with 10 additional flavors we did not try.

We visited with the mead maker while sampling and learned that what started as a home hobby has evolved to an award winning business venture including capturing the gold medal for the 2006 and 2012 National Homebrew Competition for their traditional mead.

Mead is a sweeter wine with a distinct honeyed creaminess.

When other fruits or spices are added to the fermentation process, honey still dominates but does not overwhelm. Prairie Rose Meadery locally sources the honey and the majority of the fruits and other ingredients, such as the mint and maple.

A couple bottles made it home with us – pineapple chipotle and ginger. We loved the tangy citrus of the pineapple and the hint of the pepper on the back of the tongue. The suggested pairing is with ham and ribs.

Ginger was such a unique flavor (think a ginger ale and honey combination) and we are looking forward to serving it with stir fry or Thai chicken satay.

Prairie Rose Meadery products are not available in Minnesota yet, but can be purchased in most Fargo liquor stores.

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Staycation or Vacation?

a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.

an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.

For those that live in Minnesota, winter doesn’t stop those from finding fun and excitement outdoors. In Fergus Falls and its neighboring communities, simply opening the door presents several wonderous options to enjoy.

Sledding. There are hills for that. Ice skating. Pick a lake. Snow. Well, of course there is plenty of that. But for others, an opportunity to escape from winter blues, or white, is always present.

In this edition of Fergus Falls The Magazine, we take a look at different activities that those enjoy during the winter months. One story focuses on the build up for Frostbite Festival in Fergus Falls and a few spots in the surrounding area. Read about what locals do in the winter for fun, without the plan of traveling. Read about two other individuals that have two very different ideas about how to spend the winter months — one traveling for a ski trip, another taking a trip on a cruise ship.

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Chris Daniels’s nephew, Theo, and daughter, Morgan, rest from skiing on a run called Marx at Big Sky Resort.

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Chris Daniels not only likes to travel to Big Sky with family, but often times would go skiing with large groups of skiers from Fergus Falls. He called this group, Group Powder.

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he crunch of snow gives way under your skis as you Colorado, his annual family ski trip is always to Big Sky. position yourself at the top of the hill. You lean forTrips to Big Sky originally started as an annual guy trip ward to cascade downward, slicing and sliding over the for Daniels and then in 2003 or 2004, it turned into a family vacation done every spring. white, frozen blanket. The wind nips at your face, but it “A bunch of people from Fergus Falls would come too,” doesn’t matter as you lean left and right, zigzagging Daniels said. “I think one year, we had close to 80 people downward and enjoying the wilderness around you. come from Fergus. It was crazy.”

This is an experience Chris Daniels is quite familiar While staying at Big Sky, Daniels and with. Since 2001, Daniels has been his family usually stay at the hotel at skiing — a total of 16 years.

“Everyone is having the base of the resort. He likes that “Myself and a couple of buddies a good time when location because they can ski down to decided to go up to Giants Ridge and they are skiing.” have lunch and then ski back out. give skiing a shot,” Daniels said.

Staying at the base of the resort also “When skiing, I like how you are out– Chris Daniels side and you are with your friends.” made it easier when Daniels kids were Daniels likes to ski in the mountains a certain age. When they got tired or of Montana at Big Sky Resort. He said it’s beautiful being bored, they could ski back to the hotel and hang out while on the mountain covered in snow and among the trees.

Daniels and his wife continued to ski.

“It’s a real laid back and relaxed vibe,” Daniels said.

Along with a variety of ski paths, Big Sky also has a “Everyone is having a good time when they are skiing.” zipline. Daniels remembers with every Saturday night, Big Big Sky is a little further west, south of Bozeman, Sky would have fireworks at the end of the day. The Crazy Montana. While Daniels has also been skiing in Utah and Australians would also perform in one of the saloons or 28 • FERGUS FALLS • WINTER 2018

bars to entertain the kids.

“They would get all the kids to do the chicken dance and they all would have a great time,” Daniels said.

In addition to the hotel Daniels stays at, Big Sky has lodging all over the hill, including houses, condos and other hotels. They range from three star to five star.

“One of the hotels is called the Summit,” Daniels said.

“Obama stayed there when him and his family went to Yellowstone National Park.”

Daniels chose Big Sky over other out of state ski resorts initially because it was an easy drive. Then, once there, Daniels said that anything else in comparison seems lesser. Big Sky Resort is huge, according to Daniels and is one of the biggest ski resorts in all of North America.

“Compared to skiing around here to out there, the paths are longer and you are in the mountains, so you can have a run at Big Sky the longest at 6 miles versus maybe 200 yards here,” Daniels said. “At Big Sky, I think you can improve more, because you are on big long runs that allow you to get your rhythm and work on your form.”

Despite his love for Big Sky, Daniels has gone to Detroit Lakes and Andes Mountain to ski. He goes to Detroit Lakes with his buddies to prepare their legs for Big Sky. Daniels said that for beginners, Detroit Lakes and Andes Mountain are perfect skiing destinations.

“Go to Andes or Detroit Mountain and see if you like skiing,” Daniels said. “See if you like the feeling of sliding on the snow. I also strongly recommend a lesson right off the bat. Skiing is pretty easy, but there are techniques you can learn that will make it a lot easier and quicker to learn.”

For anyone thinking about trying skiing, but are not sure, Daniels said he highly recommends it. It’s a great family sport, it gets people outside and it’s healthy.

“For me, once I set my ski trips for the year, that gets me motivated to go to the YMCA to workout and get my legs into shape,” Daniels said. “Skiing is a great part of my life and I look forward to it all year long.”

Sitting at Everett’s restaurant at Big Sky Resort, a group of Fergus Falls Skiers enjoy the view of Lone Peak with Chris Daniels and his family.

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Zach (left) and Kason Skramstad ice skate at the Cleveland Elementary ice rink.

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A winter wonderland Staying close to home offers snowy attractions Kolby Obowa, 16-months, prepares for her first ever hill slide with her aunt Brooke Kollman.

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Alayna Retzlaff manuvers her tri-ski sled down a side hill at Cleveland Elementary School.

From sledding to ice skating and everything in between, there’s plenty to do on your day off within the city limits.

Story by Kristin Goosen Photos by Mathew Holding Eagle On the coldest days, some places in the area can look more like ghost towns than cities. Then the temperature creeps up above zero and it seems the population has tripled in a matter of minutes. Hills are flooded with kids and their sleds, rinks are alive with the sound of freshly sharpened skates carving into the ice.

In Fergus Falls, there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors on those days comfortable enough to be out of the house without traveling far. While there are no mountain slopes, there are plenty of hills perfect for taking a sled down and climbing back up to do it again.

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named Ethan Swedberg, 10, to the hill at Cleveland Elementary School with his family.

“I love falling off. Sometimes it’s fun to fall off and try weird stuff,” Swedberg said. He likes to go backward on his sled or try to spin in circles while heading down the hill.

While he loves the thrill of sledding, it’s not his first love during the winter months.

“I like ice fishing. You get to catch fish and I enjoy being outdoors,” Swedberg said.

He’s not alone in his love, with lakes all around the area being spotted with ice houses.

For those ice fishing novices out there, a new Coots

For many community members, enjoying the outdoors is as simple as walking down to their favorite ice rink.

Unlimited Community Fish House has opened up on Pelican Lake, just outside of Ashby. In its first season, the ice house has been welcoming anglers of all ages and skill levels to the free-to-use house on the lake that includes all the amenities one could want and six fishing holes. Just a short drive from neighboring communities, it’s an opportunity for everyone to get out on the lake and enjoy the outdoors.

For many community members, enjoying the outdoors is as simple as just walking down to their favorite outdoor ice rink. There are three for residents to choose from: the one on Channing Avenue, one at Cleveland Elementary School and one on Lake Alice.

Fergus Falls resident Zach Skramstad remembers skating at these outdoor rinks when he was growing up. Now, he’s teaching his own son how to skate on

those same rinks.

Kason is 5 years old and is spending his first winter on the ice with his dad.

“It’s fun,” Kason said about skating. The outdoor rinks are perfect for him, as his favorite part of winter is the snow.

“We’ve been coming here since Kason’s older sister was his age and she’s 10 now. It’s awesome that we have something like this,” Zach said.

Celeste Schultz brings her two children sledding whenever possible. Nathalie, 6, and Noah, 3, love going down the hills with their mom.

“We have such a great opportunity and many good hills and ice rinks for the community to come out and enjoy on days like today,” Celeste said. “It’s great for the community that we have these options.”

Noah, 3, and Nathalie Schultz, 6, slide down a side hill at Cleveland Elementary School with their grandmother (white coat) and mother Celeste Schultz.

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Tripp’s

DREAM Trip

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Karen Tripp, left, with Katie Tripp, while fine dining on the cruise ship.

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FF local wins trip of her dreams and takes family on the adventure

The deck on Harmony of the Seas.

Kate Tripp saw an ocean beach for the first time on her Caribbean cruise.

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Story by Kristin Goosen Photos Provided Fergus Falls resident Katie Tripp shot for the moon and then went for a cruise. During 2017’s Community Health Challenge sponsored by Lake Region Healthcare, the community logged 258,549 miles, 272 of which were Tripp’s. With her participation in the “Shoot for the Moon” challenge, she was entered to win the grand prize of $3,500.

The drawing happened during April’s Health Expo at the Bigwood Event Center.

“The room was full of people and I was very lucky that they drew my name. It was so exciting,” Tripp said.

Immediately, Tripp knew where she wanted to go.

“I knew I wanted to go somewhere with a beach, an ocean, because I’ve never experienced that,” Tripp said. Prior to the vacation, Tripp had only seen lakeside beaches.

To get the most bang for her buck, Tripp decided a cruise was the best option because of all the stops they take and the amenities on board.

Another part of Tripp’s dream trip involved setting sail on the largest ship in the world, the Harmony of the Seas, which holds more than 6,000 passengers.

Originally the cruise was planned to span the Eastern Caribbean, but with the hurricanes in the area, the locale was changed to an October trip through the Western Caribbean with stops in places like Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.

Tripp decided to bring her whole family on the cruise with her. Her sister Karen Tripp and parents Richard and Sandy Tripp hopped on a plane with Katie and the adventure began.

“They were thrilled because my dad has been wanting to go on a Caribbean cruise, too, and I just knew right away it had to be on the beach,” Katie said.

Of all the experiences, it’s hard for Katie to pick a favorite.

“Getting to see the ocean was probably the highlight because that was my dream, but it was all wonderful,” Katie said.

Getting to see a production of “Grease” three times, ice skating on a ship in the ocean and trying all the food available were other highlights for Katie.

“I got to try snorkeling for the first time in Cozumel and I liked it a lot. It was beautiful with all the different fish. And I’ve never seen water so light blue,” Katie said.

The family even had the opportunity to see dolphins swimming at their last stop.

“They’re so friendly toward everyone, I would have loved to swim with them,” Katie said.

Cruises happen to be Katie’s favorite way to travel, with this being her second. The first was an Alaskan cruise in 2014, so

Katie Tripp on board the Harmony of the Seas.

this experience was quite different. In the future, Katie would love to take cruises in the Eastern Caribbean and Hawaii. For anyone thinking about taking a trip, Katie has some advice.

“Take a cruise. You can go so many places and I think you get more for your money. We had three stops, professional shows and I was never hungry, there was so much food,” Katie said.

If you do go on a Caribbean cruise, Katie says to pack cool and light because you’ll rarely need a jacket once out of Minnesota.

The sand, the sun and the crystal clear ocean made for a trip to remember and an amazing experience for the family.

“I was able to go on the trip of my dreams. I always wanted to see the ocean and go on the biggest ship in the world, and I did both,” Katie said.

The docks in Mexico.

A view from Harmony of the Seas.

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Festivities A wintery weekend of

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ANNUAL FROSTBITE FESTIVAL BEGINS FEBRUARY 2 Story by Kaley Sievert Photos Daily Journal Files

At last year’s Chamber’s Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament, many businesses competed against each other.

As the snow falls and the temperatures linger in the low teens, Fergus Falls businesses and community members may be starting to think about community events, tournaments and recreational activities. Frostbite Festival is coming up fast and many events, big and small, will be happening in Fergus Falls.

Lisa Workman is the president of the Chamber of Commerce and has been a part of the staff since February of 2007. Throughout those years, she has watched the Frostbite Festival transform.

“I know the Frostbite Festival has been going on for years and years and it changes every year,” Workman said.

According to an email from Workman, in February of 1958, there was the Winter Wonderland with events including a skating meet, square dance, rural-urban dinner, amateur talent show, parade, ski meet, grand ball, the coronation of Queen Snowflake and the unmasking of King Thaw. In the 1980s, Winter Crazy Days were held.

“The earliest indications of Frostbite Festival are the 1990s, including a Frostbite Festival coupon book,” Workman said.

“The chamber bowling tournament hosted 40 teams that year.”

Little details on the 1990 Frostbite Festival were listed in the Chamber Board meeting minutes that Workman sifted through. As the years have progressed, however, the Frostbite Festival has always remained a festival for community building and fun.

“As a general overview, Frostbite Festival is geared toward giving residents in the Fergus Falls area things to do,” Workman said. “It’s kind of that cure for cabin fever, so everyone in the community can get out and have some fun.”

Everything from high school sports tournaments and various sized events happen during the festival. For instance, one big event Workman thinks is often overlooked is the Eagles Aerie’s dart tournament.

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Luke Newkirk on the drums, Tommy Bowman on lead vocals and guitar and Jack Nelson on vocals and bass perform “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes during the 2015 SnoBall coronation.

EAGLES AERIE DART TOURNAMENT Jim Stras is the manager at the Eagles Aerie and he said the dart tournament started about 20 or more years ago by the Fergus Falls Dart Association and it has happened every year since. It’s a four-person dart tournament that brings in people from all over. The dart tournament this year will be happening Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 3 at 11 a.m.

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people attend.

“It used to be quite large and there used to be two-man teams, but with darts down in the area, the dart tournament is smaller than it used to be,” Stras said.

Despite the lower numbers, Stras said the dart tournament is a lot of fun and can be for anyone who wants to join in, no matter their experience level. There are three different divisions people can join for that reason.

If anyone has a team that would like to participate in the

During 2017 Frostbite Festival, Grandpa Greg Burau points to bait hanging from a fishing line belonging to his 3-year-old grandson, Jace Emerson, at the Dan Antrim/Seth Reich Memorial Kids Ice Fishing Tournament. Burau lives on Wall Lake. tournament or doesn’t have any teammates, but still wants to compete, give the Eagles Aerie a call at 218-739-2523 and ask for Jim Stras.

CHAMBER BATTLE OF THE BUSINESSES BOWLING TOURNAMENT Another event highlighted by Workman was the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament, happening Feb. 3 at Northern Aire Lanes.

“We are in the 25th year, so this is like the silver anniversary of the bowling tournament,” Workman said. “It’s crazy and just so much fun.”

Every year, a costume contest has happened in conjunction with the bowling tournament. Workman said in past years bowlers have shown up in adult diapers, dressed up as Minions, The A-Team or even as characters from The Wizard of Oz. This year, the costume theme is the ‘90s.

“This is just groups of four people that work together coming out to bowl and being business oriented, each business sponsors the teams,” Workman said.

Last year, the tournament had 60 teams compete in three different time sessions. Workman said they had to turn away almost 20 teams. This year the tournament will include 80 teams with a fourth time slot added for teams to compete in.

The time slots for this year’s tournament are at 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

“Who would ever think that within Fergus Falls we could pull together 80 bowling teams that don’t bowl regularly,” Workman said.

Drawings will also be occurring at the tournament, including a a turkey package for an office bowling party. There will be 15-20 door prizes at each session as well, allowing for almost every person on every team to win a prize.

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again this year. One is a traveling trophy for the winning team. Another is a trophy for the winners of the costume contest.

“This is a trophy that changes every year and something is added to it,” Workman said. “It’s an old bowling trophy that we glued all sorts of hideous things to. So, it’s a beautifully tacky trophy.”

There will also be two custom trophies for teams to keep, the King Bob trophy, a pin dressed as a king for first place and Gutter Bob, for the team with the most gutter balls.

39TH ANNUAL SERTOMA ICE FISHING DERBY Workman said there are traditions that have been going on longer than the Chamber bowling tournament during the Frostbite Festival. This year, Sertoma will have its 39th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Pebble Lake at the De Lagoon access at De Lagoon City Park. The derby will take place on Feb. 4, from 1-3 p.m.

“The fishing derby is very family friendly, doesn’t cost anything to enter and the holes are drilled by the Dark House Association,” Workman said.

There will also be free bait provided and a free raffle for kids. President of Sertoma this year, Scott DeMartelaere said every kid who shows up will walk away with a prize. Sertoma has also been selling raffle tickets before the fishing derby and will have tickets for sale for an on the ice raffle. Winners for the pre-raffle do not have to be present to win, but they do have to be present to win at the on-ice raffle.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2 • Traveling Exhibit by Jona Brown: Otter Tail County Historical Society, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Lunchtime Open Hockey: Community Arena, 11:45 a.m. -1:15 p.m.

• Outdoor Skating: Lake Alice and Cleveland Rink, 3:30-8 p.m.

• Fergus Falls Public Library Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Public LIbrary • VFW Friday Night Fun: Meat Raffle 4 p.m.; Bingo 5:30 p.m.; Walleye 5-7 p.m.

• Snowflake Factory Family Fun: Trinity Lutheran School Gym, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Eagles Friday Night Fun: Bar Bingo and Sandwiches 6 p.m., Dart Tournament 7 p.m.

• Bingo: American Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Otter Tail County On Ice Pre-party Festivities: Thumper Pond • Open Swimming: Kennedy Pool, 7-9 p.m.

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All proceeds raised from the raffles will be used throughout the year by Sertoma to better the community. According to DeMartelaere, Sertoma will either donate some of the proceeds to members or groups in the community who are in need or add to the past donations they have made to help kids hear better.

“Our cause is hearing improvement so we provide funds to help kids hear better,” DeMartelaere said. “So, we have donated a lot of speaker systems [and other equipment] to the school district.”

In addition to the raffle prizes, those who attend the fishing derby can also win a prize by participating in a themed fishing camp contest.

“Anybody can do this and make their own fishing camp and have a theme,” DeMartelaere said. “Say it’s an igloo or fort and make your own camp.”

Sertoma members will go around and judge the fishing camps.

OTHER EVENTS A little further out of Fergus Falls Workman said the Otter Tail Lakes Country Association is hosting Otter Tail County on Ice. “They have been planning a weekend full of activities surrounding having the world’s largest NFL Championship or Super Bowl party on ice,” Workman said.

According to Workman, big tents with big screen TVs for optimal Super Bowl watching will be on the lake Super Bowl

• Game Night: Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar & Grill, 8-10 p.m.

• Karaoke and DJ: Mabel Murphy’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 3 • Leighton Broadcasting Build-CON 2018: WestRidge Mall 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Otter Tail County On Ice: Snowmobile trail ride, vintage show, ice golf, polar plunge, live music, Otter Tail Lake, 10 a.m. - midnight • Kaddatz Family Art Table: FF Public Library, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

• Broomball Tournament: Cleveland Rink, 10 a.m.

• Dart Tournament: Eagles, 11 a.m.

• “Frozen” Scavenger Hunt: Otter Tail County Historical Society, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• “The Mother of All Trivia Contests”: A Center For the Arts, 12-10 p.m.

• Ice Bowling: DeLagoon Park, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday. The bands 32 Below, Aaron Simmons and the Johnny Holmes Band will be performing as well. The Otter Tail County On Ice Party will be happening Feb. 3 and 4 and kicks off Otter Tail County’s 150th anniversary. For more information on the event, go to the Otter Tail Lakes Country Facebook page.

Leighton Broadcasting will be hosting their annual Buildcon at Westridge Mall on Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Now that Christmas and New Year’s is over, people are starting to think about additions to the deck or replacing the roof,” Workman said.

Out at the Westridge Mall, contractors, builders, landscapers, designers and even people who just sell windows set up to consult community members.

To find out more about Frostbite Festival and the events happening that weekend, go to the Chamber’s Facebook page or website to see the current list. Or, check out the list below.

For any organizations or businesses that are hosting events during the Frostbite Festival, but do not see themselves on this list, Workman said to give the Chamber a call.

“We always end up hearing about last minute things and we will post that on our website,” Workman said. “If an organization or groups are doing something for Frostbite, we are happy to promote it. … Just let us know what you have going

During Frostbie Festival in 2016, Brinly Shol skates around the ice solo at Lake Alice.

on and we will help pitch it.”

SUNDAY, FEB. 4

• Pedal Fergus Falls “FrostBIKE Ride”: Family bike ride, City Hall, 2 p.m.

• Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: YMCA 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Outdoor Skating: Cleveland Rink and Lake Alice, 12 8 p.m.

• OTC-on-Ice: Bean bags, tailgate and big game party, Otter Tail Lake, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Bar Bingo and Meat Raffle: VFW Post No. 612, 2 p.m.

• Outdoor Skating: Cleveland Rink and Lake Alice 12 - 8 p.m.

• Chamber’s Battle of the Business Bowling: Northern Aire Lanes, 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

• 39th Annual Sertoma Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle: Pebble Lake, 1 - 3 p.m.

• Frostbite Hike on North Country Trail: DeLagoon Park 1 p.m.

• Frostbite Hike on North Country Trail: DeLagoon Park, 1 p.m.

• Bingo: American Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• First Ever Hillcrest Iditarod RAce: Hillcrest West Parking Lot, 2-3 p.m.

• Poker Night: Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar & Grill, 8-10 p.m.

• Fergus Falls High School Snoball Dance: Kennedy Maroon Gym 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

• Karaoke and DJ: Mabel Murphy’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

• Live Music: Tripwire; Z103 Bar & Grill 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

• Texas Hold’em Tournament: Z103 Bar and Grill 2 p.m.

• “Big Game” Parties: VFW, Z103 Bar and Grill, Socials • Hillcrest Youth Super Bowl Party: 1 - 10:30 p.m.

• Indoor Skating: Community Arena, 6- 7:30 p.m.

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n WHAT’S NEW IN NUTRITION

Whole Grains:

Barley in the Spotlight

By Katrina Mouser Photo by Kristin Goosen

About Katrina Katrina Mouser, RD, LD has a passion to help you make better choices for your health.

She is a consultant dietitian, owner of Real Nutrition, in Fergus Falls. Contact her at realnutritionmn@gmail.com with any questions.

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he 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans tell us to eat three servings of whole grains daily, yet studies show that most of us are eating less than one serving per day, and a shocking 40% of Americans never eat any whole grains. Looks like we have some work to do!

WHY WHOLE GRAINS? Over the past 150 years, we have shifted to eating ‘half-grains’ or should I say ‘barely-grains’ in our breads and cereals. In the late 1800s, milling technology changed to be able to easily remove the bran and germ from the grain to make flour. This was an exciting discovery until we had a nationwide outbreak of two diseases, pellagra and beriberi. Pellagra, a deficiency in vitamin B3 (niacin) and beriberi, a deficiency in vitamin B1 (thiamine) – which can both lead to death if left untreated. The government responded by mandating those vita-

mins be added back, thus the term “enriched” was born – one which we still see commonly today. Enriched grains solved some major nutrient deficiencies, but pale in comparison to eating grains whole, as many vitamins and nutrients are still missing – as well as most of the fiber.

WHAT IS A WHOLE GRAIN? Following is the official definition of whole grains, approved and endorsed by the Whole Grains Council in May 2004: “Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed in their original proportions. If the grain has been processed (e.g., cracked, crushed, rolled, extruded, and/or cooked), the food product should deliver the same rich balance of nutrients that are found in the original grain seed.”

This definition means that 100% of the original kernel – all of the bran, germ, and endosperm º must be present to qualify as a whole grain. When consumed in their whole form, here is

a list of generally accepted grains.

Amaranth Barley Brown and colored rice (not white) Buckwheat Corn, including whole cornmeal and popcorn Millet

Oats/oatmeal Quinoa Sorghum Teff Triticale Wheat (including spelt, farro, emmer, Kamut, bulgur, cracked wheat and wheatberries

The Whole Grains Council (wholegrainscouncil.org) is a nonprofit group of nutrition experts who educate consumers about whole grains, and is a great resource for questions regarding whole grains. The council has a handy calendar that highlights one grain each month; for the month of February, it features barley. Barley is an important grain historically speaking, is fourth in world grain production, and yet most of us just assoWINTER 2018 • FERGUS FALLS • 45

ciate it with hip brew-pubs, and have maybe never tasted it as a whole grain.

In 1324, Edward II of England established barley as the basis of the English measuring system declaring that one inch is equal to “three grains of barley, dry and round, placed end to end lengthwise.” All other English measurement standards layered upon this – the foot, yard, and mile. The barley measurement standard for one inch lasted all the way into the 1800s.

Today most of the barley produced goes into animal feed or alcohol, and unfortunately does not get the spotlight it deserves for human consumption. The European Union and Russia consume the majority of the world’s barley; the US comes in ninth.

When shopping for barley, get your glasses out. Most barley available is labeled as ‘pearl’ or ‘pearled’ barley, meaning that it has been stripped of its bran and is NOT considered a whole grain. You’ll want to look for ‘hulless’ barley which has had the outer hull removed to make it edible – but leaves the grain intact. You can also buy barley grits, flakes, or flour - again, look for a hulless barley source.

If fiber is your mantra, then barley is your guy. Barley has the highest percentage of fiber of all grains, 17-30%, whereas wheat is 10% fiber. In 1/3 cup dry barley, which cooks up to 1 cup, there is about 200 calories, 10 grams fiber and 7 grams protein.

I KNOW IT’S GOOD FOR ME, BUT WHAT DO I DO WITH BARLEY? Barley has a wonderfully nutty flavor and chewy texture, and is easy to cook with. Depending on the variety, takes 45-60 minutes to cook on the stovetop, but if you are lucky enough to have an instant pot, that will reduce the cook time greatly. It can be added to stews/soups in the crockpot easily too. Barley can make a great base for a power bowl or salad, or substituted for bulgur or wheat berries in any recipe.

BARLEY LENTIL STEW (9 servings) 2 large onions, chopped 2 c. chopped carrots 2 T. olive or canola oil 1 T. minced garlic 2 t. ground cumin 4 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 c. lentils, rinsed 1 T. brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) 1/2 c. uncooked barley 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 9 T. fat-free plain yogurt In a nonstick skillet, sauté the onions and carrots in oil for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, brown sugar and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the barley. Cover and cook for 55-60 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the parsley, salt and pepper. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve in bowls with a dollop of yogurt. This soup is even better the next day.

BARLEY JAMBALAYA 2 c. chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1-1/4 c. barley 1/2 lb. cooked diced chicken 1/2 lb. sliced andouille or kielbasa sausage 1/2 c. sweet bell pepper (use any color), diced 1 10-oz can diced tomatoes with or without chiles 1/4 c. canola oil 1 T. smoked paprika (must use smoked, not regular!)

Salt, freshly ground black pepper and hot pepper sauce, optional 1 bunch scallions, sliced

Directions: In a large stockpot, add the chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil.

Add barley, chicken, sausage, bell pepper, tomatoes, oil and paprika. Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook on the stovetop for 50-60 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Discard the bay leaf. Season to taste with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Top with sliced scallion before serving.

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n WISE WIVES

An Honest 2018

By Amanda Davison We watch as marriages are being attacked from all sides, yet we fail to act with any urgent response in our own.

Why is it that when it comes to marriage, we bluff our way through – ignoring warning signs of less intimacy, little connection time, increased conflict, disrespectful communication (or no communication), or stale feelings?

Why is there an assumption that your spouse will be fine if you keep going as is – a comfortable companionship at best?

If not intentionally aware, your marriage can become habitually mediocre. A numb routine simplified into shared to-do lists, plans, and homes. And yet we dare not admit it for fear we might be right. Or for fear of how being honest might look to friends. Or for fear of where or who to go to for the things to change. Or – worse yet – for fear that we might actually need to change.

Too often I see couples being content with bluffing – and they live in an empty marriage for far too long. Fortunately, for some, one spouse decides to stop bluffing, or one is forced to stop bluffing. As difficult as this can sometimes be, honesty is the ticket out of complacency.

When you commit to being honest, although it may be difficult, you have the opportunity to move into a new season. A season you’ve maybe never experienced in your marriage.

Pretending produces complacency, but honesty produces growth.

5 STEPS TO AN HONEST 2018 • Ask yourself.

Sit down, and stop. Pause. Reflect on your heart toward your spouse. And ask yourself these questions: • Have I failed to prioritize my relationship with the Lord?

• How have I chosen comfort (television, electronics, laziness) over investment in my marriage?

• How has my marriage suffered because of me choosing comfort?

• In what ways have I been negligent in loving my spouse?

• What do I need to apologize to my spouse for?

• In this past year, in what ways have I been intentional about growing in my faith?

• What do I need to do in 2018 to passionately pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ?

• Have I made others pay for my own unhappiness?

• Have I neglecting my own growth (health, exercise, spiritual growth, personal growth, etc.)?

• When, where, and how often will I work on the above in 2018?

• Ask your spouse.

It’s comfortable to keep things as they’ve been. But to turn the page to a new chapter, you’ve got to lift your hand and do some work. It isn’t always easy to hear the truth, yet it’s the only way you can make a change. It may feel worse before it gets better – you may hear that your spouse feels that your marriage hasn’t been what your spouse thought it would be. So prime your heart by praying before you ask these questions – and remember – the more humble you are and the more inviting you are to hear, the more likely your marriage will improve!

Ask your spouse these questions during some quiet, alone time: • What is it like being married to me?

• Are you happy with our sex life? How would you like to see it different?

• What is something I can do to make your day better each day?

• What can I work on with my communication toward you?

• Is there anything else you’d like to share with me? *Remember, you can only do what you can do! This isn’t about what your spouse will do for you – it’s about you doing what you can so that you’ll have no regrets!

• Embrace the transition.

It’s not always easy to take a real look at your marriage. In fact, it might be down right painful. There will likely be a time of transition in after you decide to be honest – that you feel vulnerable and attacked. Give

space for both you and your spouse to process the honesty, and don’t attack the other if they aren’t responding how you wish they would.

Remember – you’re on the same page!

You BOTH want the SAME thing – an AWESOME marriage! One that is full of passion for God and then one another.

Therefore, the transition after the truth is necessary to get to the outcome you both desire. *If needed, seek a counselor for difficult conversations or if the transition seems too difficult to navigate alone.

• Extend grace and focus on your own efforts.

Listen, you have a choice. You can either focus on what you’re not happy with, or you can focus on what you’re doing to create a no-regrets life. When you commit to being honest in 2018, if you do this without a healthy outpouring of grace for yourself and your spouse, you won’t enjoy the process. You’ll sour it with nagging and micromanaging and negativity. And no one wants to live with that. Grace is the response to love, always. It pulls in your spouse’s heart when they appear far away.

And when you forget about your honest 2018 and flirt with comfort, come clean to God and your spouse. Grace is not exclusive.

And for the love of it all, for the love of your family, just please, stop. Stop blaming your spouse for the health of your marriage. Your spouse’s level of investment does not excuse you from the way you love. Get your armor on and fight for an honest 2018 and decide that it’ll take you to a destination that’s better than your current location.

• Revisit these steps once a month.

Listen, this is not a drill! The enemy is carrying out a full on attack on the union of marriage. If you continue to sit and pretend all is well, without getting armoured up and fighting for your marriage, you’ll never experience all that your marriage could be.

Commit to taking continuous appraisals of your marriage from these angles. Then do the work, and enjoy the fruit.

About Amanda ...Amanda Davison is passionate about pointing women toward the only One who can bring joy to their lives.

She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human services with an emphasis in counseling.

She is a psychology professor at North Dakota State College of Science, a speaker and a wife coach. Please visit her website at amandadavison.com, ask her what you want wisdom on, and consider inviting her to speak at your next gathering.

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Lorraine Tate One of Fergus Falls’ Black Pioneers

About Missy Missy Hermes has worked for the Otter Tail County Historical Society as museum educator since 1991. She and her husband, Paul, live in Fergus Falls Township. They have two sons.

I truly admire the local ladies from the past that I write about here. Their accomplishments, tenacity and bravery are inspiring and I enjoy receiving feedback from the readers who find their lives as interesting as I do. Until now though, I never had a personal connection to these remarkable women.

Above: Lorraine as a toddler.

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Photos courtesy Otter Tail County Historical Society

This home and barn belonging to Mariah and Frank Taylor were destroyed in the 1919 Cyclone in Fergus Falls. The historic Webber House, which was moved to Fargo in 1991, can be seen in the background.

Mariah Taylor, Lorraine Tate’s grandmother.

Their house was lost in the 1919 cyclone.

I truly admire the local ladies from the past that I write about here. Their accomplishments, tenacity and bravery are inspiring and I enjoy receiving feedback from the readers who find their lives as interesting as I do. Until now though, I never had a personal connection to these remarkable women.

Lorraine Crockett Tate is different. I actually had the privilege of meeting her on more than one occasion, in Fergus Falls and Minneapolis. She had a great sense of humor and reminded me of my own grandmother. Lorraine shared her stories and photographs about growing up African-American in Fergus Falls, enriching our knowledge of a history unique to rural Minnesota.

Twin Cities Public Television filmed the history of the Tate family for their documentary, North Star: Minnesota’s Black Pioneers.

Lorraine was born in 1916 in Fergus Falls. Like a majority of the AfricanAmericans living in Fergus Falls in the last century, Lorraine’s roots went back to Kentucky where her maternal grandmother, Mariah (Campbell) Taylor, had been born. The Taylor home was at the corner of Vine St. and Stanton Ave., near Service Foods. According to Lorraine, Mariah was a staunch Southern Baptist who abhorred gambling and drinking. When her husband Frank won the home in a craps game and Mariah warned him that no good would come of it. The house was lost in the 1919 Cyclone.

Lorraine’s parents married in 1913 and the Fergus Falls Daily Journal published a writeup of the wedding. Charles and Nellie Lorraine was capped a nurse in 1955.

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Airman Charles “Chuck” Tate c.1957.

Lorraine with her three daughters, Jo Ann, Nancy and Marilyn on Mother’s Day.

In 1984, Lorraine and David Tate celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Lorraine and David Tate were married 65 years.

Crockett’s, “wedding was attended by about 50 invited guests, including quite a number of the leading people of the city.” Charlie Kaddatz gave the couple a wedding cake, “a regular masterpiece…not only a beautiful work of decorative pastry, but there were wedding bells on it that rang automatically.” Longtime residents of Fergus Falls remember her mother as Nellie Williams who worked at the post office.

Lorraine had a long and happy marriage. She married David Tate in 1934 at the Central Baptist Church and their marriage lasted 65 years. The Tates had nine children, six sons and three daughters. They lived at 639 W. Stanton and attended Grace United Methodist Church.

Lorraine and David stressed the importance of hard work and education to their children and modeled it in their own lives. David worked as the Senior Warehouseman at the Fergus Dairy and served as Plant Steward for the Teamsters Union. Lorraine was the first African-American nurse at the Fergus Falls State Hospital where she worked for 30 years. Their children served in the military and attended college here in Fergus Falls and on campuses across the country.

Upon retirement the couple moved down to the Twin Cities. David passed away in 2000 and Lorraine followed him in 2004. The Tate children and grandchildren have maintained their ties to Fergus Falls descendants of the remarkable African-American pioneers who left Kentucky to take up homes in Otter Tail County in 1898.

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February LIBRARY STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER AND STORYTIME When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-3 Where: Fergus Falls Public Library Cost: Free More Info: Bring your child’s stuffed animal to the library on Thursday or Friday for a very special sleepover!

Your child’s lovey will spend the night at the library with other children’s stuffed animals and who knows what fun and outrageous things they’ll do at the library overnight! Come back to pick up your lovey on Saturday and take part in a very special storytime. You’ll also get to watch a slideshow documenting all of the fun the stuffed animals had in the library during the sleepover. Contact the library at 218-7399387 for more information.

25TH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BUSINESSES BOWLING TOURNAMENT When: Saturday, Feb. 3 Where: Northern Aire Lanes Bowling Alley Cost: $150 a team More Info: The 25th annual Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament continues its highly successful bowling tournament at Northern Aire Lanes. Each 4-person team plays three fun games: Blackout Bingo, 9-Pin No Tap and Scotch Doubles. Bowling isn’t the only thing happening as door prizes are available, a ‘90s themed costume contest and ‘90s hits will also be present. The highly-coveted Traveling Trophy will be awarded to the First Place Team and for “Best ‘90s Costume.”

FERGUS FALLS STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON When: Thursday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m Where: Bigwood Event Center Cost: $25 per person Advance tickets only. Register by January 31, 2018 More Info: Hear enlightening and up-to-date information about Fergus Falls, directly from the sources.​ • 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Registration, Networking and Music from Fergus Falls High School Orchestra • 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Served • 11:45 a.m. - Program - Presentations • “Business Gives” Recognition - Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce • City of Fergus Falls - Public Library Renewal Project Update • Economic Improvement: Business Survey Results-Oriented Developments: Workforce - Small Business Training Series, Child Care, Downtown Riverfront Master Plan • Chamber of Commerce: Workforce Initiatives, Showcase Fergus Falls & Chamber Building Renovation • Visit Fergus Falls: Trail Development • 12:35 p.m. - Keynote Speaker: Mayor of Fergus Falls Ben Schierer The event is a partnership between the City of Fergus Falls, Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Fergus Falls and Economic Improvement Commission (EIC).

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10TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF FRIENDS FIGHTING HUNGER CHARITY EVENT When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 5-11 p.m.

Where: Thumper Pound, Ottertail Cost: $50 for a ticket.

More info: The 10th Annual Friends of Friends Fighting Hunger Event at Thumper Pond in Ottertail, MN. Proceeds benefit Otter Tail County food shelves and the Children’s Weekend Feeding Backpack Program. Tickets include dinner, live and silent auction provided by Aasness Auctioneers. Music provided by Mitch and Micah G. with special guest Audrey Swanson. To order Tickets online visit www.uwotw.org or call 877-457-2185.

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THE GOOD LOVELIES When: Friday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.

Where: A Center For the Arts Cost: $24, $8 students More Info: Audiences have been falling in love with the Good Lovelies for the past 10 years. Winners of the 2010 Juno Award for Roots Album of the Year, and nominees for the same award in 2012, as well as 4-time winners at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Good Lovelies having been making waves across Canada. Touring life also takes these women across the United States, the UK, Europe and Australia.

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SPARTAN DINNER & DANCE When: Friday, Feb. 9, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Bigwood Event Center Cost: $40 for individual, $300 for a table of 8 More info: Jazz lovers, take note! Come and enjoy some of the area’s best at the Spartan Dinner & Dance at Legacy Hall on the Fergus Falls campus of M State.

The social and dinner hour start at 6 p.m. The dance is from 7 to 10 p.m. with music provided by the M State Jazz Band under the direction of Scott Kummrow and the Lakes Area All Stars, directed by Jim Iverson. The Lakes Area All Stars feature local band directors and musicians.

Dinner is pork roast, potatoes, green beans and a salad roll. Cash bar.

There will be a Fine Arts Cash Raffle with a top prize of $1,963 which is the year the Fergus Area College Foundation was established. You do not need to be present to win the raffle, but know you will want to be there.

Tickets for the Dinner & Dance are $40 or buy a table of 8 for $300 and receive a FREE bottle of wine!

Tickets available at M State Box Office, Service Food or Victor Lundeen Company. You may also purchase them online at https://facfmstate.org/spartan-dinner-dance/.

Proceeds go toward the Fine Arts programs at M State through the Fergus Area College Foundation.

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FERGUS FALLS SKATING SHOW When: Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, 7- 9 p.m.; Sunday, March 25, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Fergus Falls Community Ice Arena More Info: The Fergus Falls Skating Club hosts its 32nd annual skating show presenting the talent and skills of Fergus Falls area skaters from 3 to 18 years old. The show also livens up the atmosphere with music from a variety of different genres and time periods. This is truly something for the whole family to enjoy.

April HILLCREST INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT When: Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 Where: Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, Kennedy Secondary School Cost: $250 per team More Info: Hillcrest Lutheran Academy announces the 51st Annual Hillcrest Invitational Basketball Tournament for Lutheran Brethren churches, Hillcrest alumni, and their families to be held on the weekend of Friday and Saturday, April 6-7. Registration and entry fee of $250 per team must be processed by Hillcrest Academy before March 24. Any questions regarding the HIT Tournament should be directed to Craig Nersten at cnersten@ffhillcrest.org or by phone at 218-739-3371.

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Why I love Fergus Falls...

Meet Mary Jo Igelstad Mary Jo Igelstad is a Library Assistant at the Fergus Falls Public Library.

She has been employed there just short of 43 years. Her employment started during a two-year Library Science program that was offered at the Community College (now M-State).

What do you do for a living?

I am a library assistant/administrative assistant at the Fergus Falls Public Library. I report directly to our director Erin Smith. I start my day off at the circulation desk preparing overdue notices and checking in items from the first trip to the book return. Checking in books continues through the day as books are returned. I’m in charge of our purchase order invoices which go to City Hall for payment as well as keeping track of our fines and fees and photo copy fees. Three of our librarians keep me busy entering book, cd and dvd orders. A pick-list is done just like going to a grocery store with a list and pulling books, cds, dvds, and book club kits that people have reserved. This usually runs between 25-90 items a day. Twice a month I can’t forget to do payroll.

President. Women’s history has always interested me, and the changes from it. Music has always been a passion of mine and I’m a member of the Fergus Falls Concert Association. On the other side of what I like to do is go to work and enjoy in particular all the good books I see. I’m on the City Employee Safety Committee, and also enjoy being on the Charter Commission.

Who is your family?

My family is made up of my best friend, my mom Marian and my significant other Mike. Other than that, I have seven cousins. I consider my co-workers as extended family.

What drew you to the area?

My parents were born and raised in Fergus Falls, and after a short stint in Valley City, ND where I was born, they moved back here. I’m glad they did. Back in the early 1960s we had seven elementary schools in town. I was lucky enough to go K-6 at Cleveland. The two classrooms on the south side weren’t quite finished. Junior High: I was one of the seventh and eighth graders that were on the “split shift” after the Washington Junior High (where Goodyear, etc) are located now. For two years we went 12:30-6 p.m. I graduated in 1973, went three years to the Community College, and here I am today.

What do you like to do in Fergus Falls?

I am a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. I have been in all the local offices and this year I’m co-

Why do you love Fergus Falls?

Like they say in “The Wizard of Oz,” “There’s no place like home.”

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