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Explore the history of the Fireplace of States, located inside Bemidji’s Tourist Information Center.

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Sugar Bush Sled Dog Adventures offers sled dog tours through the rolling woods south of Bagley.

Meet two of Bemidji’s most well-known tattoo artists.

Beaver hockey

One fan family shares its experiences cheering on the Bemidji State University hockey team.

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Winter activities Christmas trees in shape Hot chocolate Tips for a pain-free winter in style Chattin’ with Dennis Arm-knitting Crock-Pot cooking Theme parties Where is it?

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Talk to us:

What is the best part of winter?

Blackduck American reporter Jillian Gandsey likes to snowboard at Buena Vista and snowshoe.

We polled some of our readers and co-workers, asking them to reflect on their favorite aspect of winter.

“I’d imagine a lot of people will respond to the best part of winter being its end -springtime. But before we Minnesotans become disillusioned with winter’s bitter cold and endless snowstorms we often marvel at the beauty of the season.

“The way snowflakes drift to the ground past a city streetlight at night. A perfectly ice-coated deciduous tree’s stark branches glistening in the morning sun. Pine boughs bowing beneath tufts of freshly fallen snow. One of a kind ice art that is captured for a moment before fading into water on our windshields. Sparkling snowbanks, the deep indigo of a winter sky and of course a cozy blanket, hot cup of cheer or fireplace that keeps us warm as we witness the wonder of winter.

-Crystal Dey, Bemidji Pioneer reporter

“Snowshoeing and ice fishing!”

-Louie Peterson, Bemidji

“The best part about winter is snowshoeing in the woods and seeing the beautiful scenery.

Or, snuggling up in a blanket with hot chocolate for a movie night in.”

-Hannah Anderson, marketing consultant

Bemidji State University alumni Kayla Meskan enjoyed playing broomball and ice skating while she lived in Bemidji.

“For me the best part of winter is when the snow is falling (the really big flakes) and I am in the chair, all warm and cozy under a blanket, watching it come down.”

-Larisa Severson, accounts receivable for the Bemidji Pioneer

Amy Stoa, a senior at Bemidji State University, likes to snowmobile and ice fish.

Shelly (Newell) Willison, a marketing consultant with the Bemidji Pioneer, said she enjoys Bemidji State University hockey games, Bemidji High School hockey games, ice fishing, spearing, snowmobiling and bonfires.

Bemidji resident Brooke Duevel enjoys sleeping.

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Sledding at Library Park When it comes to free, or very cheap, wintertime activities for children, nothing can top the thrill of an afternoon ride down the Library Park hill.

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Quick Guide to

Christmas Trees Fir trees

Balsam fir

Canaan fir

Douglas fir

Fraser fir

Balsams are usually nicely shaped and great for decorating because they have strong branches.

Balsams have the strongest pine scent. They have short, dark green needles that are soft to the touch. Needle retention is good, unless the tree gets too dry. Four to six weeks is the recommended timeframe in which to keep the tree.

The Canaan fir can be best described as a mix between a Balsam and a Fraser fir and are relatively new to the tree market.

They have good needle retention and a strong fragrance similar to the Balsam. The foliage is often similar to the Fraser fir. Four to six weeks is the recommended timeframe in which to keep the tree.

Douglas firs are one of the top major Christmas tree species in the U.S. They have soft, blue to dark green needles, and they radiate in all directions from the branch. They have a distinctive pine-like scent that lasts for weeks.

It is easy to decorate due to its uniform Christmas tree shape, and they can support heavy lights and ornaments.

Frasers are known as the “Cadillac� of Christmas trees. They are soft-to-the-touch, have short, dark-green needles with a silvery underside and have the best needle retention.

The branches are sturdier than the other fir trees and make a great choice for hanging ornaments.

Frasers have a pleasant fresh-cut aroma making for a great smell.

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Pine trees

White pine

Scotch pine

Norway pine

A white pine has long, soft-to-thetouch, blue-green needles. The branches are not overly strong, so light ornaments are recommended.

It has a delightful pine fragrance and excellent needle retention. White pines are generally considered “full” in terms of tree thickness. Six weeks is the recommended timeframe to keep the tree.

A Scotch pine has medium-length, blue-green needles, strong branches and the needle retention is good.

Tree growers typically trim them into the shape of a Christmas tree because of the dense foliage so watch out for the ones that leave little room for ornaments. This is a relatively bargain-price tree, when compared to fir and spruce trees.

Also known as the red pine, the Norway pine is Minnesota’s state tree. It has dark-green needles, creating a full and pleasing shape. Its stout branches may be deceiving, but they are strong and can easily hold ornaments. The needle retention is good so four to six weeks is the recommended timeframe in which to keep the tree.

Spruce trees Blue spruce

White spruce

Blue spruce needles range from blue to a rich dark green color and tend to be pricklier than firs and pines. The blue spruce has the best needle retention among the spruce trees, but three weeks is the recommened timeframe in which to keep the tree. Its layered branching pattern and strong branches are ideal for hanging heavy ornaments.

Sometimes the white spruce is viewed as the “old-fashioned” Christmas tree because of its symmetrical shape. The needles can range in color from blue to green and are quite prickily. However, its strong branches are great for hanging decorations.

Needle retention is fair, so three weeks is the recommended timeframe in which to keep the tree.

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MAKING TRACKS by

Bethany Wesley staff writer | Photography by Monte Draper

Snowshoeing is a great way to get out into the woods for some exploration and exercise this time of year. Snowshoeing offers a great cardiovascular workout and also builds balance, strength and agility.

There are a variety of options for where to snowshoe in the greater Bemidji area, but here we focus on two of our favorite destinations: Lake Bemidji State Park and Three Island Park.

Lake Bemidji State Park has snowshoes available for rent at the office.

While the park does not have a trail signed strictly as a snowshoeing route, snowshoers are welcome to explore the park wherever they want to go, as long as they take care to

stay off groomed ski trails.

The park requests that if snowshoers must cross a ski trail they do so as cautiously and quickly as they can to avoid damage.

Snowshoers are welcome to walk alongside the ski trails, but are asked to stay off the groomed portion of those trails.

Snowshoe Thursdays Lake Bemidji State Park will host Snowshoe Thursdays on alternating weeks beginning in January. The park welcomes snowshoers to the park at 1 p.m. on Jan. 15 and 29, and Feb. 12 and 26, to go snowshoeing as a group. There is no cost for snowshoe rentals, but parking permits are required.

Bring the family Bemidji Parks and Recreation will host a family snowshoe event from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Lake Bemidji State Park. The price of $7 per family includes snowshoe rental, a parking permit and snacks.

Register at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us.

Special feature: Access the Lake Bemidji Bog Walk by shoeshoe and you may catch a glimpse of a snowshoe hare.

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Snowshoers — as well as hikers and horseback-riders — are asked to stay off groomed cross-country ski trails, as they can adversely impact those trails.

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Three Island County Park is located approximately 12 miles north of Bemidji on Three Island Lake. Drive north on Highway 71 to Beltrami County Road 23 (Gull Lake Loop Road), head north, and then turn west onto Three Island Park Road.

The park features a 2.1-mile snowshoe trail, accessible from the parking lot at the lakeside.

Need snowshoes?

Three Island Outdoors, located along the Three Island ski trails, has snowshoes available for rent if you need some. Call ahead at 218-5562575 to reserve a pair.

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Sweet Treats

Keep warm this winter with these 5 hot chocolate recipes by

Amanda Reed inMagazine committee member | Photography by Jillian Gandsey

Swedish White Hot Chocolate Ingredients 1 c. whole milk 4 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped 1 t. pure vanilla extract 1 orange slice Directions • In a medium saucepan, heat milk over mediumlow heat until it is very hot but not boiling.

• Gradually add chocolate to milk, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture is smooth.

• Stir in vanilla.

• Pour into a warm mug and garnish with the orange slice. Enjoy!

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Vegan Hot Chocolate Ingredients 1 c. unsweetened almond milk 1/4 c. soaked chia seeds 2 T. raw cacao 1/2 T. raw coconut sugar 2 t. maca root powder 1 t. cinnamon pinch of sea salt Directions • Combine all ingredients in a blender. Mix on high until consistency is smooth.

• Heat over stove or in a microwave. Pour and enjoy!

Butterbeer Latte Name inspired by the popular Harry Potter series.

Ingredients 2 T. butter 2 T. brown sugar 1 mug full of milk 1 t. vanilla essence dash of cinnamon Directions • Melt butter and sugar together in a small saucepan to make caramel. Do this slowly!

• Add milk, vanilla and cinnamon to caramel mixture and combine.

• Bring to a boil. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!

Xocotl-Aztec Hot Cocoa Ingredients 4 c. whole milk 1 disk (3.2 oz) Mexican chocolate, chopped 1 dried guajillo chili, stemmed, seeded and deveined 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean (or 1 t. pure vanilla) whipped cream, for topping ground cinnamon, for dusting chili powder, for dusting Directions • Bring milk to a simmer in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

• Add chocolate, chili, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Reduce heat to medium-low.

• Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly to develop some froth and completely melt chocolate.

• Remove chili, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.

• Pour hot chocolate into your favorite Aztec mug.

Top with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon and chili powder. Enjoy!

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ingredients 2 c. milk or cream 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped 4 oz caramels, chopped pinch or two of sea salt whipped cream, for topping Directions • In a small pot, heat half of the milk and all of the chocolate and salt until melted.

• Continue heating and whisk in the remaining milk and the caramels. Whisk until the entire mixture is warmed through and smooth.

• Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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THE FIREPLACE OF STATES by

Maggi Stivers staff writer | Photography by Maggi Stivers

Kathleen Wilson once wrote several letters to governors of states, county officials, and superintendents of national parks and monuments requesting they send stones from each areas.

The idea came from her boss, Harry E. Roese, who was the district manager of the Federal Reemployment Service in Bemidji from 1934-1935. He wanted to create a Fireplace of States which would feature a rock from each of the 48 states in union, every Canadian province, all 87 Minnesota counties and all national parks.

The construction of the Fireplace of States served as one of the New Deals projects that aimed to keep people working in the wake of the Great Depression.

The letters worked. Soon, the walls of the Federal Reemployment Service in Bemidji were lined with rocks and stones, just waiting to find their home in the fireplace.

The fireplace was designed by local architect Charles Budge and constructed by Mark Louis Morse, a mason in their unemployment files.

The fireplace was originally located in the octagon-shaped “Bunyan House” on the corner of Third Street and Bemidji Avenue along the shores of Lake Bemidji. It was completed in 1935.

However, that building was in poor shape and in the mid-1990s it was taken down.

But the Fireplace of States was saved. The fireplace was segmented into pieces, shrinkwrapped and moved to where it can be found today, in the Tourist Information Center next to Paul Bunyan and Babe.

While the origins of several of the stones are easily identifiable, with obvious engraving indicating where they came from, the rest are a mystery. Originally, each stone had a small metal marker — sort

Metal marker

of like a flat thumbtack — inserted into it, imprinted with a number that matches a written key, which still exists. Observers can still see some of the markers, but most have since been lost, most likely during the relocation of the fireplace.

The key, which is not on display but kept behind the counter at the Tourist Information Center, lists the stones that were sent from each state, Canadian province and Minnesota county, such as a petrified dinosaur bone from Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska, hot spring crystals from Arkansas, and a rock that was formed in 1915 from lava at Lassen Peak in California. There is even, somewhere, a stone from the foundation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home, agate from Theodore Roosevelt’s ranch, a brick from the Statue of Liberty, and petrified meat from the Badlands in North Dakota.

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The Fireplace of States is located in the Bemidji Tourist Information Center.

FIREPLACE Original fireplace: The Fireplace of States originally was located in the “Bunyan House” at Third Street and Bemidji Avenue. This undated file photo must have been taken in 1935, shortly after the fireplace was built, because unused rock and stone are piled up around the building.

Fun fact: The fireplace was originally erected in the log cabin-style Bunyan House that was situated on the platform where “Nimii,” the sculpture of the dancing American Indian, now stands.

U.S. Capitol stone: This stone came from the north wing of the original U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Gopher stone:

Winnipeg stone:

Gopher stones came from the University of Minnesota are visible from the outside of the Tourist Information Center, along the porch.

This stone came from the wall of Fort Garry, the old Hudson’s Bay Company trading post around which the modern city of Winnipeg developed.

Fun fact: There are no stones from Hawaii, which didn’t gain statehood until Aug. 21, 1959. But according to the key, there are three pieces of gold quartz from Alaska, even though it did not become a state until Jan. 31, 1959.

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Sugar Bush Sled Dog Adventures, located 17 miles south of Bagley, is, as its brochure claims, “an unforgettable winter experience.” Imagine climbing into an Eskimo-type tour sled, covering up with a warm blanket, and cruising through the rolling hills of a winter wonderland. With no motors interrupting the peaceful setting, the scenery passes by at a suitable speed — fast enough to be pleasantly exciting, but not so fast so as to be terrifying. Sitting in the sled is amazingly relaxing, as the “musher” behind the sled keeps an eye on the upcoming hills and curves and adjusts his weight accordingly. With the occasional “haw” or “gee” command giving directions to the team of six experienced dogs, and a few English commands to the rider to lean left or right as needed, one quickly learns to appreciate the skill of both man and animal required for this unique sport.

Educating the riders is something Art Stoller includes on every tour, sharing his more than 40 years of sled dog experience and his passion for the sport.

First, he makes sure riders aren’t shocked at the physique of his animals, explaining, “The dogs are thin, just like runners. They are supreme athletes.” The sled dog is the greatest endurance athlete, and this is confirmed every year by the 1,000-mile Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska. No other animal can take their amount of calories and convert them into working energy day after day. Studies have been done on 50- to 60-pound sled dogs that can burn 12,000 calories in 24 hours and not lose weight. They consume, burn, and transform it into energy. When it comes to endurance, sled dogs would even outperform the Pony Express, which had to change horses every few hours.”

Walking into a pen with 22 dogs could have been a little intimidating, but the dogs were evenly spaced, each one secured to their own individual house with room to jump around and play. I asked Art, “Who is the Alpha dog in this pack?” and with a big smile he said, “Me! The musher is the alpha dog.” Keeping the dogs separated and having their own house keeps them dedicated to 16 | inMagazine

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their owner.

Despite the noise and activity, I felt no fear around the dogs. Art says he has zero tolerance for fighting. If a pup gets out of line, he picks it up by scruff of the neck, looks at it in the eye, and says, “No.” Despite some portrayals in popular movies, whips are not necessary and there is no need to hit. If for some reason a particular dog does not fit in, it will be removed from the pack and a suitable home will be found.

Training the dogs’ responses begins at birth. Handling and socializing them teaches them to trust and obey.

Light harness training begins at five to six months of age, and easy team training starts at seven or eight months.

Art said the secret is to put them with an older dog from whom they learn how to run and work the line. A reliable lead dog is essential, as it sets the pace, listens and responds to commands and keeps the line tight so they don’t tangle up. Training begins in the fall by hooking the dogs to an ATV and running the trails, moving to sleds as the snow arrives. The dogs can begin to race after one year.

Art ran his first race in 1971 at the Bemidji Paul Bunyan Sled Dog Race with three purebred Irish setters. He gradually acquired breeds better adapted to racing and began breeding dogs. He moved to Alaska for 10 years, and while there, met his future wife and partner, Coreene Hanson. Coreene and Art got acquainted on a seven-day Alaska land tour where Art was the manager and guide.

Art moved to Coreene’s home state of Colorado and they married in 2010. While awaiting Coreene’s retirement in 2011, he started teaching her about sled dogs and racing.

Coreene always loved animals and had put her dogs through obedience training, but the teamwork associated with racing was new to her.

Art knew he wanted to move to Minnesota, so they scouted around for a place near good trails; accessibility to a good school for Coreene’s daughter, Emily; and not too far off the grid. They purchased a place seven miles west of Itasca State Park in June 2011.

While the location was ideal, the first two winters

According to Art, the dogs are just like people in that some are naturally shy while others are naturally outgoing.

But all of them are eager to go for a run and let you know it. proved to be less so. The first winter provided zero snow, thus zero rides. The second winter proved only marginally better, allowing just a few rides. Last year was more in line with Art’s dream of being able to train his racing dogs on the sleds and offer tour rides, even in the midst of a busy race schedule. They hope to build up their tour business to help offset the cost of feeding 22 dogs a day. In addition to the sled dog tour package, Sugar Bush Sled Dog Adventures offers a fully equipped log cabin with three bedrooms, plus a futon, radiant floor heat, refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer/dryer, and all utensils. The setting overlooks a private pond and is available all year.

Upon returning from the trail, I noticed a peculiar thing: The kennel was absolutely quiet. Coreene and Art filled me in, telling me that when the sled is pointed out, the dogs all get excited because they want to run, but when the sled comes in there’s no reason to bark.

One final thing remained for me to do before the tour ended. Just like any pet, these canines like doggy biscuits and the rider gets to reward each sled dog with a treat.

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Tips for a

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by Jamie Listebarger, R.N, M.T. Light Mountain Healthworks

As the days get colder, it’s time to think about what we can do to make this a healthy, happy and memorable winter. Whether or not you choose to embrace winter, a few rules of thumb can make this season more pleasurable.

First and foremost, prevent illness and injury whenever possible. Illness and injuries can result in lost time at work and play, as well as lost wages and significant pain.

I recommend the use of ice grippers with cleats that pull on over the soles of shoes and boots. They are an inexpensive way to avoid falls and the subsequent pain of broken bones, sprains and strains. For good measure, apply salt or sand to sidewalks, driveways and any potentially slippery areas.

Back injuries are also quite common during winter. The key to avoiding injury is to bend your knees instead of your back. Structurally speaking, the back is not designed for lifting. The primary muscles supporting the spine are not particularly strong. They are a series

of short muscles that span only two to four vertebrae. These muscles are intended to maintain our upright posture. They are not designed for strength. That is the job of the long, strong muscles of the thighs that bend the knees. When lifting, be intentional about bending your knees. Also, make a point to avoid twisting at the waist. Move your feet instead.

Remember that your abdomen is the front of your back. Just prior to lifting, contract your abdominal muscles. Tighten these muscles by pulling your navel back toward your spine as if zipping up a snug pair of jeans.

Avoid jerky muscle movements that are apt to cause injury. For example, lifting and throwing snow with a shovel is far more likely to cause injury (and heart attack) than pushing snow with a scoop.

Some other things to keep in mind: • Injuries can occur at the beginning of a task if muscles are not warmed up.

• Many injuries also occur near the

end of an activity when muscles are fatigued. Break up lengthy physical activities into a number of short segments.

• Support your body by keeping well hydrated and nourished.

This winter, whether you are lifting the turkey out of the oven or putting your fish house up on blocks, make a mental note to bend your knees, pull in your abdominal muscles and let your legs do most of the work.

However trite it may be, prevention is still the key to avoiding pain and injuries during cold months. Happy winter!

Jamie Listebarger is a nurse massage therapist providing massage and bodywork in northern Minnesota. She has more than 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of pain and injuries. She also is the former director of the Massage Therapy program at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji.

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by Emily Enger special to inMagazine

Nora Peterson didn’t grow up telling people she wanted to create tattoos. The industry doesn’t quite work like that. Instead, she grew up drawing and sketching on paper – a talent learned from her mother, who is also an artist. When she approached her now-boss, Mike Wiltse, at Your Mom’s Tattoo Atelier in downtown Bemidji, she had exactly no tattooing experience. She showed up with her portfolio of sketches and a desire to learn.

“The tattoo industry operates more like an apprenticeship,” explained Peterson. “If you want to get into the business, you find a licensed professional you respect and study and train under him for about four years.”

Such old-school principles may seem odd in a vocation so modern, but Tony Torgeson, a 16-year tattoo artist veteran at Body Matrix, insists it is the proper way to do things.

“Tattooing is a very old-time, respect-based thing to learn,” he said. “In a proper apprenticeship, you probably won’t even pick up a tattoo machine, other than taking it apart and putting it together, for the first six months to a year.”

Like Peterson, Torgeson started out as a visual artist.

Then friends began asking him to design their tattoos, and he realized he enjoyed the work and wanted to do more than just design.

angin’ h c re a a y Times, the As tattoos increase in popularity, the one-on-one education system is hard to hold onto. But it was the fame of reality TV that Torgeson believes brought out the new tattoo schools.

“When a lot of those shows about tattooing started, that’s when I noticed a lot of tattoo schools start popping up,” he said.

Tattoo schools are a fairly new phenomenon and are typically four- to six-week programs. But while standard college attendance across the country is up, going to school for tattoo artistry doesn’t appear to be appealing. At least not in the Winter 2015

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greater Bemidji area.

“There are schools,” Peterson said. “Such places do exist.

But more often you still see apprenticeships.”

And, according to Torgeson, this is a good thing. “I don’t believe in tattoo schools,” he said.“You just can’t learn what you need to learn in that short amount of

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time. In an apprenticeship, I spent the first couple years just figuring out sterilization, cleanliness, setting up machines, needle configurations — all the important stuff — before I even did my first tattoo.”

It’s an old argument – probably uttered by your workmanlike granddaddy when you said you were headed to college: You learn by doing, not by reading.

No one – granddad probably included – expected the sentiment to be echoed by an industry stereotyped in piercings, bandanas, and motorcycles.

But of course, no industry maintains complete separation from change.

Technology has had its familiar impact. Often, Torgeson doesn’t even use paper when sketching designs anymore. Instead, he has a Wacom graphics tablet hooked into his computer. He draws on the tablet and his design appears right into Photoshop while he works, making for an easy editing process.

And don’t forget the power of social media. “Everyone comes in showing me their Pinterest page now,” said Torgeson.

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Everything comes around. Where once tattoos were the ultimate symbol of rebellion, today they are more often the very opposite. Instead, they serve as reminders people wish to hold onto, not run from. Memorial tattoos of loved ones passed are popular, as are military images, religious symbols or words to live by. In a world more and more chaotic, with more and more temptations, tattoos provide a permanent reminder; no matter how

far people go in life, the ink in their skin keeps them grounded on the straight-andnarrow.

In the Bemidji area, that is often represented by local themes or images. “People like to get ‘218’ or Northwoods-centered tattoos,” Peterson said. “Sometimes it’s people from here who are leaving. I also see people who summer here or attend college here. Bemidji is a special place for a lot of people.”

And those people want to take a piece of this place with them wherever they go.

Currently, Peterson is working on a regional tattoo sleeve for her friend, Mike Bruun. The design is elaborate and comprehensive, Minnesota defined by imagery. It includes a wolf howling at the moon, a loon, and a grove of pine trees with a root system that morphs into a brilliant display of the northern lights.

Bruun is a student here at Northwest Technical College.

A born-and-raised Bemidji native, he plans to move after graduation to pursue a higher degree in pharmaceuticals.

He has a lot of life changes and a lot of schooling ahead.

The tattoo is meant to help him through all that.

“I like that whatever other state I end up in, people there can look at me and see Minnesota,” he said.

And surely, such patriotism and pride would make everyone’s granddad at least a little proud.

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on the street It may be snowy and cold but there are plenty of options for looking stylish while still keeping warm.

We stopped a pair of shoppers in downtown Bemidji to ask them what influences their winter style.

< For Ami Johnson, winter is all about dressing warm. Wool is her favorite material to wear and she tends to frequently shop at the Bemidji Woolen Mills.

Raechel Schwarze finds fashion inspiration while looking at Pinterest for helpful ideas. She likes to shop locally in the Bemidji area. She told us how she recently went to Grand Forks, N.D., for a shopping trip but came back home to shop at Yellow Umbrella.

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Greta Lund, owner of Lucette Boutique, is all about mixing patterns right now. Her favorites are buffalo plaid, stripes and houndstooth. She also said gold jewelry is becoming really popular, and elbow patches can add a bit of fun to sweaters and jackets.

Local business owners tell us the top trends to watch for this season.

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Boutique on Fox Tina Schultz, owner of Boutique on Fox, said mustard and deep burgundy are the hot colors this season. She also said you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong with a pair of leggings, a tunic and a pair of boots.

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Christel Kippenhan started running in the late 1990s because she wanted to lose weight. She had just moved here to take a job as professor of exercise science at Bemidji State University.

The more she ran, the more she enjoyed it. Enough so that she decided to enter a local 5-kilometer race. Then came 10K races. Then three Grandma’s Marathons. Meanwhile, she got hooked on triathlons, combining her passion for swimming and biking with running.

Kippenhan is not your average athlete.

The 49-year-old has finished in the top two of her age group three years running in the Fargo Half Marathon, and in the top three of her age group in the Bemidji Blue Ox Half Marathon the last two years. As a triathlete, she has competed in three U.S. National Age Group Championships and two World Age Group Championships.

Winter doesn’t stop Kippenhan from running. She is a regular participant in the Polar Challenge 5K Run/Walk, which this year will be held on Jan. 17 along the west shore of Lake Bemidji.

in: What advice do you have for someone who wants to start running outdoors in the winter?

CK: Many people complain that it is just too cold or that the cold air makes their lungs hurt. But I find that none of this is an issue if you dress properly and if you allow your body to get adjusted to the changes in the temperatures and environment. Just don’t expect to run as fast as during the rest of the year. And shorten your steps in slippery conditions; if your foot lands more under your body and you don’t push off as hard, you tend to have better footing.

in: How did you get hooked on running?

CK: I was always athletic and competitive.

I came to BSU at the end of 1997, right after my doctoral studies at the University of Iowa. I had gained what I call my Ph.D. 25: I had 25 pounds more on my hips than I wanted. So I started running to lose weight. in: Many runners go indoors or use treadmills during winter. Why do you choose to run outdoors year ’round?

CK: I happen to like running and not cross-country skiing, and there is nothing better to clear out your head than a brisk run in the cool winter air. Jogging through the winter landscape is as beautiful and invigorating as jogging through the spring or fall landscape. Sometimes it even has a very calming effect, especially when the snow is falling and all the sounds are muffled. I already have to bring my road biking and swimming indoors during the winter, so I try to maintain at least some outdoor running. And running on

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While there are several ways to knit and crochet, arm-knitting is becoming a more popular method.

Hannah Anderson, a marketing consultant at the Bemidji Pioneer, recently learned how to arm-knit.

“It took a bit to get the first few steps, then it’s a lot of repetition until you complete the whole scarf.

Now it’s fun to look at all of the different options of yarn and to plan my next scarf,” Hannah said.

This series of photographs depicts the process of how to make a scarf. Materials that are needed include a skein of a bulky yarn, scissors, and your arms of course.

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HOOKED ON

HOCKEY Experiences from a Beaver hockey family

by Maggi Stivers staff writer Photography by Monte Draper and Maggi Stivers

When Greta Seitz was a student at Bemidji State University, she attended hockey games every chance she got. Now that she has a family of her own — her husband, Jay, and their sons, Owen and Weston — attending Beaver hockey games is something they all enjoy doing together.

Both Greta and Jay are sports fans, although Jay was not particularly interested in BSU hockey. Still, after the team moved to the Sanford Center, Greta hoped to get season tickets.

“We ended up getting free tickets to the first night and somehow got free tickets to the second night,” said Greta, who initially got into hockey as a flute player in the Red Line Swingers, the BSU pep band that used to play at all

of games each season. “After the game that night, we came home and he bought season tickets.”

Sometimes the family dedicates the entire weekend to hockey.

“There was one weekend, where the men and women were in town. Jay was out of town hunting and I took the boys,” Greta said. “We stayed at the Hampton Inn both Friday and Saturday night and we went to all four games and just went back and forth in between.”

The boys often participate in activities during the games.

“I won three out of the four Chuck-A-Puck games (in one weekend), so I got two bobbleheads and something else,” said Owen, 12.

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While attending games most weekends during the winter, the family gradually started to collect more BSU apparel.

“We have our home jerseys and away jerseys, so if you wear one the first night, you can’t wear it the second night. You have to go back and forth,” Greta said.

Besides jerseys, the family has green and white hats and gloves while the boys have BSU pants. Both kids have white jerseys that they’ve had most of the players sign.

“I didn’t wash them, so they are hanging up,” Greta said.

The boys have had several opportunities to meet some of the hockey players.

“It’s nice, after the game, they all come out and sign whatever the kids want, give high-fives and stand around and talk to them,” she said.

The family met and became friends with a former player, Mathieu Dugas, who played goalie from 2009 to 2013.

“He would come over for supper sometimes and we would just hang out with him,” Greta said. (story continues on page 33)

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(continued from page 31) Both Greta and Jay were stand-in parents for Dugas during his senior year because his parents could not make the trip from Canada. They went out on ice with him when the seniors were all recognized.

Although they currently don’t have any favorite players, the family enjoys seeing the team work together on the ice.

The family had season tickets for three years, but now tries to attend a number of games each season. With Owen, 12, and Weston, 8, involved with wrestling, their schedules got too busy to allow them to keep attending all of the games.

But while they had the season tickets, all four of them made friends with the people they sat by each game.

“We try and get tickets in the same area, so we can be close to them, which is fun when you know a lot of people,” Greta said.

The boys especially enjoy the crowd-involvement at each game.

“They always go down and watch the players come out (onto the ice) because they love that and all the activity down there,” Greta said. “They do a good job of getting people involved even if you don’t understand hockey, but there’s not too much that you can’t watch the game.”

The Seitz family’s support of Beaver athletics extends beyond hockey.

All four can often be found tailgating at Diamond Point Park and cheering for the football team each fall. From time to time, they’ll also take in a baseball or soccer game.

“We’re huge supporters of BSU and the sports that they have,” Greta said.

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Slow-cooking is good cooking

by Larisa Severson inMagazine committee member Photography by Larisa Severson and Maggi Stivers As the weather gets colder, the Crock-Pot gets warmer.

Slow-cooker meals always get more popular this time of year, as families welcome the chance to come home from work to a homemade meal that just needs to scooped onto a plate or into a bowl.

Most recipes require several ingredients but are often all mixed together in the Crock-Pot itself, making for easy clean-up.

Not sure where to start? In these pages, I offer three easy recipes: two for dinner and one for dessert.

Crock-Pot Chicken, Stuffing and Green Beans Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 5-6 hours on low Ingredients 8 thawed skinless and boneless chicken thighs 2 6-oz. boxes of stuffing mix for chicken 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup water 2 12-oz. bags of frozen green beans Directions Place chicken thighs in bottom of Crock-Pot and pour the uncooked stuffing mix over the top. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and water and mix well. Pour the mixture over the stuffing mix. Pour the frozen green beans on top of the soup mixture and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Before serving, mix the stuffing, soup mixture and beans together.

Crock-Pot tips

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â&#x20AC;˘ Choose the right recipes for a Crock-Pot. Dishes with high moisture such as stews are best for slow-cooking success. â&#x20AC;˘ Cut meat and poultry into chunks or small pieces to ensure thorough cooking. Pay attention to how much food is in crock pot. Aim to fill it no less than half-full and no more than two-thirds full.

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Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 7 hours on low Ingredients 1 2-lb package of stew meat or round steak cut into bite-sized cubes 1 1.5-oz. package McCormick Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Stew seasoning mix 1 13-oz. package Campbell’s Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast Sauce mix 2 1-lb, 8-oz packages of frozen vegetables for stew 1 12-oz package frozen peas Directions Place stew meat in Crock-Pot and sprinkle the package of McCormick Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Stew seasoning mix (do not add the water) and mix until all the beef is coated. Add the frozen stew vegetables and mix with meat. Pour the Campbell’s Slow Cooker sauce over the meat and vegetables and mix until all is coated with the sauce. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.

About 15 minutes before serving, pour in the frozen peas and mix well.

Service with biscuits or crusty bread

Crock-Pot Apple Dump Cake Prep: 10 min | Cook: 2 hrs on high or 4 hrs on low Ingredients 2 21-oz. cans of apple pie filling 1 yellow cake mix 1 stick melted butter Directions Pour apple pie filling into Crock-Pot. Combine dry cake mix and melted butter until crumbly and sprinkle over apple pie filling.

Cook on low for 4 hours or 2 hours on high Serve hot with cinnamon ice cream

(continued) • Avoid lifting the lid during cooking time because it can cause a heat loss and affect cooking time. Only open during end of cooking to check if done.

• If you’re planning on leaving a Crock-Pot on all day make sure it is away from edges and corners to avoid pets pushing it off the edge. Also, avoid placing it under cupboards to allow space for steam.

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A Frozen fete!

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If you’re thinking about throwing a children’s party this winter, you may want to consider a seasonally appropriate Frozen theme.

Whether it be for a birthday or a kids’ New Year’s Eve party, Frozen offers a multitude of ideas to bring out the fun.

The ageold Pin the Tail on the Donkey game becomes Pin the Nose on Olaf, with a little imagination and a bit of posterboard.

Don’t forget the goody bags! Skip the plastic giveaways and instead bag up the components for a make-it-yourself-at-home snowman treat. With some pretzels, marshmallows, brown candies, an orange mint and some white frosting, party-goers can create an edible little snow friend.

Party tip:

With a little food coloring and accents, a batch of homemade cupcakes becomes a snowflake centerpiece.

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While you can always buy some of these ideas, we went mostly for the do-ityourself route, saving some dollars, though it did require some extra time. In all, we spent around $50.

Change a regular Chex Mix into a winter-themed treat, with some Almond Joy miniature candies and white cheddar Cheez-Its.

While you certainly can invest a few extra dollars and get the Disney-branded paper plates and such, we opted to use the Frozen tablecloth, cups and complement them with corresponding colors, both saving a few dollars and making the party less princess-centric.

Want to get them moving?

A Frozen theme perfectly lends itself to outdoors sledding or ice-skating. Or, for some indoors fun, turn on the movie’s soundtrack and have a dance party.

Here, children working in teams of two race to see who can transform each other into an Olaf-inspired snowman using toilet paper, large poms, and some wintertime accessories.

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1. Red mirror located inside Kelsey’s Jewelry; 2. Heart-shaped stone is part of the Fireplace of States inside the Tourist Information Center; 3. Flowers are part of “The Gift” sculpture located at the intersection of Third Street Northwest and Bemidji Avenue North; 4. Tree stump located behind Chet Anderson Stadium on Bemidji State University campus.

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