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Cathy Jungwirth, Prescott, Wis.

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MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Celebrate the Gateway to the West’s culture, history, food and 250th birthday!

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GOOD START

FROM THE EDITOR 8 Enjoy the journey

MEMORIES 12 You can’t go home again

MY TURN 10 Cross-country road trip lessons

THIS MONTH IN MN HISTORY 12 Grandma’s Marathon turns 38

GOOD HEALTH

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ASK THE PHARMACIST 14 Avoiding drug side effects

FINANCE 20 Strategic spending tricks

CAREGIVING 15 How to ask for, and manage, help

HOUSING 22 Curb appeal for under $100

HOUSE CALL 16 Lazy blood causes clots

TECHNOLOGY 24 How to organize computer folders

NUTRITION 18 This is your brain on carbs

IN THE KITCHEN 27 Red Velvet Ice Cream recipe

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FROM THE EDITOR ////// SARAH DORISON

ENJOYING THE JOURNEY T

his month’s issue of Minnesota Good Age will — I hope — take you places!

June is our Travel edition: And on the agenda we have a road trip through rural Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa to a host of up-and-coming Midwest wineries, including Valley Vineyard, the hobby-turned-second-career for a 60-something couple, Rudy and Cathy Jungwirth of Prescott, Wis. Their winery is one of 11 featured on the relatively new Great River Road Wine Trail — a drive that follows the beautiful Mississippi River along the northern stretch of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, which travels from Minnesota to Louisiana, touching 10 states and covering 3,000 miles. But that’s only part of the story. To enrich the byway’s official winery tour route, we’ve pointed out a list of additional attractions you can visit along the way, too. Choose just one of the stops to create a weekend adventure or visit them all and take a week explore with a few stops for wine along the way. But maybe an urban outing’s more your thing? Cityslickers, you can meet us in St. Louis. Whether you’re a routine visitor or a first-timer, we expect you’ll love this historic city, celebrating its 250th birthday this summer. Travel writer Carla Waldemar highlights all the main points, but also explores the city’s lesser-known neighborhoods, rich with character, heritage, food, drink and desserts (including the World’s Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae). Dave Nimmer, meanwhile, takes us even farther away — on a different kind of road trip to Green Valley, Ariz., Palm Desert, Calif., and back, across the Rockies, to Minnesota — 4,500 miles in 20 days. You’ll be surprised, I think, at the delightful discoveries he makes on his journey. What strikes me about his travels — which are not without their trials — is that vacationing, as romantic as it is in theory, in the end, takes work and dedication, from planning to execution. Even if you know exactly where you’re going, the road is never without a few bumps. I think this is what it means to enjoy the journey — to simply give in to the uncertainty of it all, to embrace the departure from routine and bask in the unfamiliar. If we travel with that in mind, I think we’ll never be disappointed. What will you do — where will you go — this summer?

Sarah Dorison, Editor

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GOOD START MY TURN ////// DAVE NIMMER

DISCOVERIES ABOUND WHEN YOU HIT THE ROAD I

’m a bit ashamed to admit this, but I’m not really a road warrior — the kind of guy who relishes the wind at his back, the ribbon of highway before him and the snow-capped mountains over the horizon. The journey’s what is important. I recently got back from a road trip to Green Valley, Ariz., Palm Desert, Calif., and back across the Rockies to Minnesota. My friend Cindy Lamont and I travelled 4,500 miles in 20 days. And she did better than I did, confident there’d be a motel room available at 8 p.m. in the next town and a restaurant still open at 9 for at least a sandwich. My trip, with post-nasal drip and some looming appointments when I got back, was a mixed bag that sparked my imagination, provided some insights and revealed a few insecurities. INSECURITIES

The insecurity blossomed as we wound our way past Kansas City on a Monday morning. We chose a route along I-35 prepared by MapQuest and the shortcut around K.C. involved a half-dozen road changes in about 20 miles: “Merge onto I-29 North, 3.4 miles; merge onto I-635 South, 5.6 miles; keep left to take I-470 West toward I-335 South, 6.7 miles: take I-335 South, toward Wichita.” This is the kind of bobbing and weaving that prompts some tense and testy dialogue. “Which way? Right or left? Now. I need to know now.” “If I knew, I’d tell you. I’m doing the best I can.” Cindy was driving my Honda and asked for a high-five when we got back on I-35 heading for Wichita. I was justly proud of my navigation and that we were not hung up on a median strip or hugging a guardrail.

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IMAGINATION

What sparked my imagination was a mile hike out of Whitewater Canyon outside of Palm Springs. This piece of real estate features a river, a desert, foothills, palm trees, willows, cottonwoods and a trout pond at the visitor’s center. It also includes a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which stretches from Mexico to Canada through the Mojave Desert and Northern California onto Oregon and through Washington state. I’ve been fascinated by the PCT ever since I read Cheryl Strayed’s New York Times bestseller, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which recounts her 1,000-mile trek in 1995. Strayed, according to her website, told a story that “powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened and ultimately healed her.” Oprah Winfrey and dozens of critics across the country agreed.

The website features a picture of Strayed wearing a T-shirt and a backpack towering a foot above her head, looking more than a little forlorn in June in the California desert. A month later she’s in the snow, and by August she’s wearing a slicker on the Oregon border. Now, I only hiked a tiny portion of the PCT — hot, dusty and lonely — enough to know it would have got Strayed’s attention, that she wasn’t about to begin a walk in the park. INSIGHT, INSPIRATION

What got my attention on this trip, meanwhile, was the retired community in Green Valley, where Cindy and her sister inherited a little house from their father. It’s the kind of place where old guys wear shorts and ride around in golf carts — and couples go to dinner at 4 in the afternoon. But that’s only a part of the story, the one that’s the butt of old-fart jokes. The other side of Green Valley life is the vibrant and vital nature of the people. They swim. They sew. They saw (in the woodworking shop). And they sing. On a Tuesday night before St. Patrick’s Day, several hundred showed up for a concert by Michael Londra, Irish singer and songwriter. Londra told the group he was a little nervous, just recovering from laryngitis. He needn’t have worried. When he asked the retirees to join him on verses of “How Are Things in Glocca Morra,” he got a full-voiced choir — with a little harmony thrown in for good measure. That included the 85-year-old woman sitting next to me. She told me: Nothing satisfies like live music and the chance to sing aloud. I want to be like her when I get old. Dave Nimmer has had a long career as a reporter, editor and professor. Now retired, he has no business card, but plenty to do.

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GOOD START MEMORIES ////// CAROL HALL

YOU REALLY CAN’T GO HOME AGAIN I

should have known better. It was 1981. Dressing up was fast becoming passe, and casual attire was worn almost everywhere. Nevertheless, I’d donned high heels and my best dress for a cousin’s high school graduation. It seemed only respectful to wear good clothes for such an important occasion as graduation. And this one was extra-special. It was taking place at my alma mater in rural southwestern Minnesota. It meant a drive home. It meant revisiting the school where I’d graduated in 1954, and being a part of the audience watching the familiar scene unfold. I arrived in town filled with nostalgia. But I quickly felt out of place. A large crowd of people had gathered in the schoolyard. Nearly every woman was wearing a pantsuit — including certain elderly ladies that during my youth had never even owned a pair of slacks. And — uff da — some of their husbands had eschewed suit and tie for leisure suit and necklace. Thank goodness I’d stopped short of white gloves and hat!

Surely though, the observance itself would be as I remembered it. Graduation is a sacred rite, after all, and solemnly observed. These grads would march into the hushed auditorium to the majestic strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.” They’d get chills as the crowd rose to honor them. There’d be misty eyes as the school choir sang the 1981 version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” the stirring anthem sung at my graduation. There’d be exhilaration at finally coming to the end of their 12-year journey and moving into the world beyond. Surely. However, when the high school band struck up “Pomp and Circumstance” it was hard to hear over the din. Seemingly everyone inside the building was visiting, chatting. Some even cheered and whistled upon spotting their graduate in the processional. A festive party atmosphere had taken over. It set off a picture-taking frenzy: flash bulbs popped, camcorders rolled. One graduate doffed his mortarboard and bowed as he stepped onto the stage.

THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

Grandma’s Marathon started with just 150 runners Each June, thousands of tourists travel to Duluth and the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior for Grandma’s Marathon. During the past four decades, the event has become a symbol of summer in Minnesota and a rich part of the history and pride of the local community.

The first running of Grandma’s Marathon happened on June 25, 1977. Duluth native Garry Bjorklund

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won. That first year, there were 150 participants and just one major sponsor, Grandma’s Restaurant, a recently opened eatery in Duluth’s Canal Park. Grassroots race organizers named the event after the restaurant, and Grandma’s Marathon grew into one of the largest marathons in the country. Today Grandma’s Marathon weekend in Duluth draws more than

17,000 participants and includes a number of shorter races including the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, several 5Ks and various youth races. Wayzata native Dick Beardsley, who finished at 2 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds, set the men’s record time in June 1981. Beardsley has since been inducted into the National Distance Running Hall of Fame for his many achievements. Sarah Kiptoo of

And later, near the end of the ceremony, the lights were dimmed. A slide show began with a baby photo of each graduate, followed a graduation photo. Thus introduced the Class of 1981, as heavy metal blared over a loudspeaker! It was foolish of me to expect a rerun of my big night. Everything in life changes — I just hadn’t realized how much. Or why. Couldn’t the party come later? Couldn’t this part of the evening be marked with decorum? Had life in the ’80s become so laid back that even this momentous occasion couldn’t be afforded the serious treatment it deserved? And where had I been? Why hadn’t I seen any of this coming? Philosopher Alan Watts is right, of course. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” But it isn’t always easy. Going home is emotional. We want those cherished things, things dear to our heart, to stay the same there — home. Carol Hall lives in Woodbury. She’s a longtime freelance writer, a University of Minnesota graduate and a former Northwest Airlines stewardess.

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Kenya, who finished at 2 hours, 26 minutes and 32 seconds, set the women’s record time in 2013. The 38th running of Grandma’s Marathon will be Saturday, June 21, 2014. The race starts in Two Harbors — famous for the nearby Split Rock Lighthouse — and follows scenic Highway 61 to Duluth, ending in Canal Park at the foot of the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge. — Minnesota Historical Society Staff

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G O O D H E A LT H ASK THE PHARMACIST ////// SUZY COHEN

‘Ninja’ secrets for avoiding drug side eﬀects I take four different medications

Q&A now. Lately, I’ve had stomach pain, insomnia, headaches and dizziness. I’m sure it’s related to my medicine. What should I do? Stop everything?

While I do believe in “drug holidays,” I don’t think you should ever undertake one without your physician’s approval and supervision. If you stop certain medications suddenly that are supposed to be weaned off slowly, it could cause seizures or major withdrawal problems. If you’re fed up and insist on stopping everything, you must do it properly, and with doctor supervision. When beginning a medication or new dietary supplement, keep a little notepad handy, an app (such as medhelperapp.com) or a computer document to track progress. Doing this allows you to pinpoint which medication triggers a side effect. I believe all side effects are caused by drug-nutrient depletion, something I call the drugmugger effect. Unfortunately, the side effects are often misdiagnosed and labeled a “symptom,” thus giving you some new disease. Nutrient deficiencies can look just like diseases. For example, a diagnosis of “restless legs syndrome” could be tied to your cholesterol medicine stealing vitamin D and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). A depression diagnosis may be related to acid blocker medication, which can suppress your ability to produce neurotransmitters by mugging your body of probiotics and methylcobalamin (a form of B12). Here are some of my ninja secrets to help you minimize side effects and interactions:

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Go to the same pharmacy each time. There should be a computer record of your medication profile that automatically screens for drug interactions. If you chase coupons and stray, the new pharmacy may not have the rest of your medication profile and you’re more apt to experience an interaction. Take your medication at the same time each day. If you take your blood pressure pill at

different times of the day, you’ll experience more highs and lows in your blood stream, and swinging blood levels can cause dizziness, nausea and faintness. Consider the drug-mugging effect. If you take 1 or 2

medications, and suddenly need more medications for brand new symptoms, it’s probably related to drug No. 1 or 2 ripping you off.

Don’t drink coffee with stimulants. There’s an

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Don’t drink alcohol with sedatives. There’s an

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Ask both your doctor and pharmacist point blank, “Will this new medication interact with

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A Great Smile Says It All CAREGIVING

How to ask for help BY LEANNA SMITH Family caregivers often find it difficult to ask for — or accept — help.

They don’t want to bother others, feel they should be able to do it on their own or may not feel others could do it as well as they can. Sometimes, they simply feel it’s too much work to have others involved. But reaching out to other family members and friends who can be part of your team can make providing care less overwhelming. It also lets others feel they’re contributing. Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength. Here are some suggestions that may make it easier to get others involved. Create a list of the specific tasks you’re willing to let others do. Be realistic about what you have the time and ability to do on your own. Make a list of people who have offered to help along with those you feel comfortable asking to assist you. Don’t forget about the professional services that are available as well. Divide the tasks among the group. Ask each person to take a task based on his or her special skills or abilities. Communicate clearly what you need to have done. Share your concerns and wishes. People need to know your expectations up front. CAREGIVING / PAGE 17

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G O O D H E A LT H HOUSE CALL ////// DR. MICHAEL SPILANE

Lazy blood flow can cause clots O

bstruction of a vein by a blood clot is known as thrombophlebitis, or simply phlebitis. It’s a common problem. In fact, it’s a wonder that unwanted clotting of the blood isn’t even more common. Older adults are more likely to develop phlebitis, and are also more likely to suffer complications once the condition is established. There are two systems of blood vessels in the human body: Arteries carry blood from the heart to the tissues, and veins carry blood from the tissues back to the heart. Blood in the arteries is propelled by the heart’s contraction and flows rapidly under high pressure. Venous blood flows more slowly under low pressure, being propelled by the contraction of neighboring muscles. A system of valves within the veins keeps the blood moving forward and not backward. Given the inherent laziness of blood flow in the veins, it’s easy to understand how blood might clot. Blood contains clot-preventing chemicals, but slow-moving blood is still more likely to clot than fast-moving blood. Blood in a leg vein is most likely to clot since it has the farthest trip to make back to the heart. If a small surface vein develops a clot, the problem is usually a minor one — a visible and tender bump develops and then typically resolves on its own over a week’s time without

serious consequences. If a big, deep-lying vein develops a clot, the problem is serious. A clot in a deep vein of the leg, known as deep vein thrombosis, usually presents with pain and swelling of the calf. Sometimes the whole leg will swell. In older adults, swelling of the ankles and calves often can be caused by conditions other than a venous blood clot. However, abrupt swelling of just one leg should always prompt concern about thrombosis and phlebitis. Phlebitis is more likely to develop in certain situations. People who have chronic swelling of the lower legs caused by degeneration of venous valves typically have stagnant venous blood flow and, therefore, a greater risk of developing a clot. Anyone with a previous history of phlebitis is more likely to see it return. Obese people and people who are bedridden are also at increased risk. Even prolonged sitting, such as a long car or airplane trip, can lead to a blood clot in a leg. Among older adults the highest risk of phlebitis is associated with serious illness, hospitalization and surgery. Bed rest — and the resulting stagnation of venous blood flow — is coupled with stress-related depletion of clot-preventing blood chemicals. Clots can travel through the body. A blood clot that obstructs a major leg vein causes local problems such as pain and swelling, but bigger problems arise if the clot inside the vein breaks loose

Local author shares her story of caregiving In No Saints Around Here: A Caregiver’s Days, author Susan Allen Toth reveals the difficulty and dedication involved in caregiving for her husband, James.

Toth, a longtime teacher and writer-in-residence at Macalester College, writes of her desire to keep her husband at home — the home he designed, loved and lived in for a quarter century — until the end, even in the face of his Parkinson’s disease and, ultimately, dementia. No saint, as she often reminds the reader, Toth finds solace in her days

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as a caregiver, documented in brief, episodic bursts during the final 18 months of James’s life. Toth’s intimate, unsparing account reflects the realities of seeing a loved one out of life, in sickness and in health: There’s the critical support of some friends and the disappearance of others; the elasticity of time, infinitely slow and yet in such short supply; the sheer physicality of James’s decline and the author’s own loneliness; the practical challenges, including the right food,

the right wheelchair, the right hospital bed — all intricately interlocking parts of the act of loving and caring for someone who’s fading away. “We all need someone to hear us,” Toth says of the millions who devote their days to the care of a loved one. Learn more at upress.umn.edu.

and travels upward. The clot won’t go the heart. But it can stop in a lung, where it can cause suffocation of a portion of the lung tissue — a complication known as pulmonary embolism. A small traveling clot causes enough trouble for the lung; several clots or a single large one can lead to big trouble and even death. Fortunately, medical treatment of phlebitis can markedly decrease the likelihood of a traveling clot. Dr. Michael Spilane, now retired, spent more than four decades practicing and teaching geriatric medicine in St. Paul.

CAREGIVING / FROM PAGE 15 Ask helpers to check in with you so you know how things are going. But don’t try to control every aspect. While it’s not always easy, you may need to let go of some control. Communication is key! Here are a couple of resources that can help you create a team and keep everyone informed, too. CareNextion — carenextion.org — is a free online tool that helps caregivers manage care schedules and tasks and communicate with helpers. It also provides access to local resources and phone support. It’s a program of Twin Citiesbased Senior Community Services (seniorcommunity.org). Caring Bridge — caringbridge. org — is a free online tool that includes a personal planner for coordinating helpers, a guestbook for visitors and an area for journaling, too. Leanna Smith is a grants and contracts manager and a program developer for the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (tcaging.org).

G O O D H E A LT H

High ‘carb’ intake linked to cognitive impairment BY TA I T T R U S S E L L

ats, not carbohydrates, are what’s best for your brain. Not only that, you can lose weight by eating fats, and you get fatter by eating carbohydrates. These are the conclusions of Dr. David Perlmutter, a noted neurologist at Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, Fla. In his new book, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar: Your Brain’s Silent Killers, Perlmutter proclaims that fats, not carbohydrates, are the preferred fuel of human metabolism — and have been for nearly all of human evolution. And it’s not just unhealthy carbs such as sugar that Perlmutter blasts, but even high-carb root vegetables and whole grains, which he argues can cause dementia, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression and much more. HOW COULD THIS BE?

Perlmutter maintains that it was only since agriculture became a way of life approximately 10,000 years ago that carbohydrates became a major part of human diets. Carbohydrates include everything from table sugar to cauliflower. The basic unit of a carbohydrate is a simple sugar (such as glucose or fructose). But these simple sugars can be linked together in infinite ways, and will have very different effects on the body, depending on their arrangement. Perlmutter states that the body can

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obtain everything it needs to survive from protein, fats and the right kind of dietary carbohydrates — namely good carbs such as leafy vegetables, which offer many valuable components such as antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. “We have consumed a high-fat diet for the past 2 million years,” he argues. “We still have a hunter-gatherer genome.” THE THRIFTY GENE

The genome, an organism’s complete set of DNA, Perlmutter says, is programmed to make us fat during times of abundance, thanks to our “thrifty gene.” In ages past, the thrifty gene served a necessary purpose. It allowed people to get fat when food was available and then store the fat for survival when food was scarce for long stretches. In modern times, with food often readily available, humans’ thrifty genes have become unnecessary. But they’re still available. “It is believed that the thrifty genes are responsible for the obesity epidemic,” writes Perlmutter, “which is

closely tied to diabetes.” Longtime science writer Gary Taubes cites similar research — and addresses the weight-gain side of carbohydrate consumption — in his 2011 book, “Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It.” Taubes argues that the nutritional science of the last century — specifically the “calories-in, calories-out” model of weight loss — is, in part, responsible for the modern obesity and diabetes epidemics. THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON CARBS

Diabetes and unwanted weight gain aren’t the only concerns with carbs. The October 2012 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reported that people age 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, according to a study at the Mayo Clinic. Of the 1,230 people in the study, ages 70 to 89, those who filled their plates with carbohydrates had nearly four times the prospect of developing mild cognitive impairment, a state generally considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s. Seniors whose diets were highest in fat — compared to the lowest — were 42 percent less likely to face cognitive impairment; and those who had the highest intake of protein had a reduced risk of 21 percent. Both Perlmutter and Taubes recommend higher fat consumption and substantially lower consumption of carbs. Learn more at drperlmutter.com and garytaubes.com. Tait Trussell is the former managing editor for Nation’s Business magazine.

Arts and Aging Conference set for June 20 ArtSage — a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization focused on bringing arts education to older adults — will host its first Midwest Arts and Aging Conference on Friday, June 20 at the St. Paul Union Depot.

This daylong conference, sponsored by Minnesota Good Age magazine, will feature leaders in the field of arts and aging including keynote speaker, Gary Glazner, founder of the national Alzheimer’s Poetry Project. Other speakers will include Jeanie Brindley Barnett, co-founder of the MacPhail Center for Music’s creative aging music education and music therapy program, Music for Life; and Maria Genne, founder of Kairos Alive, an organization that uses dance and storytelling to foster a sense of community and well-being among all ages. Sessions will address how to develop successful arts programs for older adults. A Teaching Artist Showcase will feature more than 60 teaching artists who have been trained by ArtSage to work with older adults. Admission to the conference, which is open to anyone, costs $25 to $115. Find tickets at showclix. com/event/ArtSage. Call 952-4730228 for more information.

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ongratulations! Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. You’ve saved enough to live comfortably and you’re ready to retire.

NOW WHAT?

Living off your retirement savings is more complicated than many people anticipate. Take out too much and you could end up running out. Take out too little and you could get hit with a major tax penalty. Before you start turning that nest egg into a paycheck, you need to answer a few important questions: How much money should I withdraw? When should I withdraw it? Which accounts should I tap? HOW MUCH?

How much money you should withdraw will depend on two major factors — how much you need, and how much you can afford to take out. First, make a budget. Your pre-retirement budget may work with a few modifications. Some things like mortgage and car payments won’t likely change. Work-related expenses will be reduced (gas to commute, business attire, etc.). Travel and leisure expenses will likely go up, as will what you pay for health coverage. Second, determine how much you can take out without depleting your savings too soon. The

conventional wisdom has been that your savings will last 30 years if you take out 4.5 percent or less per year. That’s a good place to start, but keep in mind, that number assumes your money will continue to see healthy growth. WHEN AND WHICH ACCOUNTS?

There are two major factors that should go into deciding when to withdraw money and from which accounts. One is a federal requirement with a stiff penalty if you don’t comply. The other is a matter of your personal priorities and risk tolerance. Let’s start with the requirement. With many retirement accounts (see sidebar), there are Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says you must withdraw a certain amount from those accounts each year, starting with the year you turn 70½ years old. If you’re still working at 70½, you may be able to delay taking those withdrawals until you retire. Determining the amount of the Required

WHAT TYPES OF RETIREMENT PLANS REQUIRE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS? The RMD (Required Minimum Distributions) rules apply to all employer-sponsored retirement plans, including profit-sharing, 401(k), 403(b)and 457(b) plans.

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The RMD rules also apply to Roth 401(k) accounts. However, the RMD rules don’t apply to Roth IRAs while the owner is alive. Source: Retirement Plans FAQs Regarding Required Minimum Distributions, Internal Revenue Service. Learn more at tinyurl.com/IRSrmds.

Create your environmental legacy at... Minimum Distributions can be a complicated process. It’s based on a calculation that includes the value of the account at the end of the previous year and a number from a life expectancy table published by the IRS. The custodian of your account or your financial adviser should be able to help you determine your RMD. Two important things to keep in mind: If you take out more than the Required Minimum Distribution one year, that does not mean you can take out less the next year. Each year stands alone in the eyes of the IRS. If the owner of the account dies, the requirement for minimum distributions may be different for the surviving beneficiary. Read the IRS rules carefully to make sure you’re in compliance. What happens if you don’t take out the Required Minimum Distribution? The amount not withdrawn is taxed at 50 percent. Once you’ve taken out what the IRS requires, any extra should be withdrawn with risk tolerance in mind. For example, if you take too much out of lower risk investments, your overall portfolio may end up being at an uncomfortable risk for losses due to market fluctuation. Approach withdrawals in much the same way you approached the accumulation process. Determine the percentage of savings you’re comfortable having in each risk class, then make sure your withdrawals maintain that balance. The final step in the process may be the most important. Take pride in the fact that you have a nest egg to draw from. You worked hard to accumulate it. Now, it’s time to enjoy it! Skip Johnson is a partner at Great Waters Financial in New Hope, Minn. Learn more at mygreatwaters.com.

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STANDARD BURIAL Burials use formaldehyde embalming and longlasting caskets. They can easily cost $10,000. A standard grave site, often landscaped and well-maintained, features a large headstone made of granite or flat bronze. Fertilizer and pesticides are used on the grass.

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f you’re thinking of selling your home, spring — especially when you live in Minnesota — is a popular time to do it. So how do you break away from the competition and get your asking price without spending a fortune up front? Focus on the front! Many sellers focus heavily on the inside of their homes, while neglecting simple upgrades to the outside. You can give yourself an edge by boosting your home’s curb appeal. All the following curb-appeal improvements can each be done for less than $100. With just a bit of time, elbow grease and TLC, you can increase your chances of finding a buyer in a reasonable amount of time.

It’s also a good idea to ensure they all match. If you have a bronze doorknob, a silver deadbolt, and a gold plated knocker, it’s visually distracting. Coordinating hardware is more appealing.

REPAINT THE FRONT DOOR

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Is your front door beautiful or blah? This is the first thing to consider when you’re deciding how to invest your time and money when boosting curb appeal. Your front door is the focal point of your home’s exterior. It hints at what potential buyers will find inside. If your door’s paint job is dirty, faded, chipped or peeling, it detracts from the overall look of the house. Even if your door’s paint is in decent shape, if the color is lackluster, perhaps a boring beige or cream, consider changing things up by switching to a bright, cheerful accent color. It can change your home’s entire look.

If your mailbox is dented, rusted or has a broken door, it’s time for a replacement. You might be able to accept function without worrying about form, but your future buyers will be thinking about all of the little things they don’t want to deal with replacing. This is especially true if it’s evident that someone smacked it with a baseball bat at some point in time. While teenagers commit this common act of vandalism in all neighborhoods, some buyers might take it as a sign that your area is full of hooligans. They might even assume that it is unsafe.

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When it comes to creating curb appeal that makes your house stand out from the crowd, it’s all in the details. Make sure your doorknobs, locks and knocker are in good working condition. It doesn’t make a good first impression if your realtor ends up fiddling and fussing with a sticky lock.

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MULCH YOUR LANDSCAPE

You don’t have to have a flawless yard in order to make it look loved. One of the simplest ways to give your lawn a manicure on a budget is by adding mulch or woodchips. For instance, if you have a big, beautiful tree in your yard, but you’ve been unsuccessful at getting grass to grow under the shady canopy of leaves, a large, carefully spread layer of mulch or woodchips

circling it will look far more attractive than a circle of mud. Some cities and counties give away excess compost or woodchips, which can both be used as mulch. Some private arborists and tree services will also deliver wood chips for free.* ADD PLANTS AND FLOWERS

It doesn’t matter whether you utilize garden beds, window boxes or pots and planters, nothing makes your home look more loved and cared for than a beautiful assortment of colorful flowers and vibrant green plants. Just be sure to water, weed and prune regularly. The only thing sadder than a lack of plants and flowers is a yard full of dying plants and flowers. CREATE A WALKWAY BORDER

The walkway leading to your front door should serve as a visual invitation. One quick and easy way to accomplish this is to add a border on either side, which makes it stand out from the rest of the yard. Bricks, paving stones, solar lighting or flowers can all be used to create inexpensive, yet aesthetically pleasing, sidewalk borders. Mani Canaday is a freelance writer and a regular contributor to Minnesota Parent and Minnesota Good Age magazines.

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GOOD LIVING TECHNOLOGY ////// MR. MODEM

document-organizing tricks / router limitations / ‘windows live’ pop-ups I want to create a new folder in my

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date several folders into one. The problem is, when I create a new folder, it appears at the top of the list of folders, and the ones I need to move into this new folder start with a ‘W.’ I can’t drag the ‘W’ folders to the top of the list to get them into the new folder. Do you have a solution for me?

Folders are typically listed in alphabetical order, so click the column heading and it will sort from A to Z. Click the heading again and it will sort from Z to A. You cannot, however, drag to reposition files within folders or folders within their own alphabetical hierarchy. If you want to force a folder to appear in a specific order, you can do that by changing the name of a folder to anything that places it in the desired sequential (alphabetical) order. For example, if you had files named Aardvarks.doc, Apples.doc and Argyles.doc, and you wanted to insert a new file — let’s say you had another Apples file and you wanted it to appear after the existing Apples file — all you would have to do is rename the existing Apples.doc file to Apples1.doc and name the new file Apples2.doc and presto, everything will be exactly as you want it to be. If you want the Argyles. doc file to always appear at the top, above all other files, rename it Aargyles.doc or !Argyles.doc or any other naming convention that makes sense to you, but accomplishes the same purpose. To rename a file or folder, click to select it and press F2 or rightclick it and select Rename.

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Is it possible to have too many devices running on a wireless router? At my house, when all the grandkids are here, we have two Xboxes, a laptop and a couple of iPads that are in use at one time. My wife wants to purchase two additional tablets, so would it be a good idea to add another router?

A typical router can accommodate 50 to 100 computers and/or devices, so what you describe wouldn’t cause your router to swoon. Internet access speed, of course, will depend on the bandwidth available to you from your Internet service provider, so the more devices online, the more the existing bandwidth will be shared among all devices. Adding a router wouldn’t accomplish anything because you would still be sharing the same amount of bandwidth. I’m getting a pop-up message that asks if I’d like to use Windows Live Photo Gallery to open .JXR files? Are .JXR files safe to open?

The .JXR extension is an infrequently used file format, developed for professional photographers.

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GOOD LIVING IN THE KITCHEN

Sticky Chicken 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons, plus 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin on (2 whole breasts, split) 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the butter, maple syrup, mustard, curry powder, 2 teaspoons of the sea salt and cayenne in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Place the dish in the oven while the oven is preheating for 5 to 7 minutes or until the butter melts, but does not brown. Remove the pan from the oven and whisk the ingredients to combine. Cool for 5 minutes, then dredge each piece of the chicken in the sauce. Slide your fingers gently between the skin and the flesh of the chicken. Using a pastry brush, coat both the flesh and the skin thoroughly with sauce. Gently pull the skin back into place. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the pan, skin-side up. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and the pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove and baste with the pastry brush using the pan sauce. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and preheat the broiler. Baste the chicken one final time, then broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken skin browns, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn. Cool for 10 minutes, then place on a serving platter. Whisk the pan juices and pour over the chicken.

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GOOD LIVING TRAVEL

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Just a day’s drive away, this historic city has something to celebrate!

And it was here that Dred Scott stood trial in his ll together, now: Happy birthday, suit for freedom. You can step into the courtroom St. Louis, happy birthday to you! where he lost his case — a decision that catapulted Yes, the city known as the Gateway the nation into civil war. to the West turns 250 this Stride out the door and into Citygarden, an urban year, and you’re invited for a slice of the celebraplayground festooned with yes-you-can-touch tion. sculptures including an uber-bunny and a giant Birthday cakes — 250 waist-high masterpieces Pinocchio overseeing a visitor center on the lawn. of paint and plaster — have risen all over town, Continue south to City Museum, a lame name anchoring the city’s pastiche of intriguing neighfor what words fail to describe. A savant salvager/ borhoods, fat with historic attractions, culture artist constructed it within a former shoe factory aplenty and local eats. (where local college drop-out Tennessee Williams And then there’s the beer: You’d think the city invented the beverage. Oh, and baseball. Here, it’s a was employed, aside a co-worker named Stanley religion rather than a sport, as Cardinals fans attest. Kowalski). Topped by an actual airplane (climb right in), Get started along the mighty Mississippi, where the museum itself is a menagerie of caves, ramps the town itself got started — memorialized today and tunnels dressed in architectural elements by its iconic silver Gateway Arch. Clad in stainless saved from the city’s wrecking ball. A heating coil steel, it’s more than 60 stories tall, designed by became a 10-story slide (dubbed The Slinky of architect Eero Saarinen in 1947. Death by kids). You can ascend via interior tram capsules for the view from the top. Then venture beneath to EXPLORE NEIGHBORHOODS, TOO the Museum of Westward Expansion. (All city museums are free, even the zoo!) Just west of the Arch and the ballpark, is the Lewis and Clark’s epic conquest started right Soulard neighborhood. One of the city’s oldest here when President Thomas Jefferson gave them areas, it hosts the sprawling farmers market where the go-ahead in 1804. Photomurals and artifacts Ulysses S. Grant once peddled firewood. disclose what the Louisiana Purchase Today offerings include spice purchased, along with quotes from shops, bakeries and a meat market folks like legislator Daniel Webster, where a sign alerts customers: “Yes! who railed, “What do we want with We have coon.” this vast, worthless area?” Soulard’s cozy blues clubs, such Clark started out cavalierly — as The Beale and the Broadway “For [the journey’s] fatigues I feel Oyster Bar, are fueled by its behemyself perfectly prepared.” By moth neighbor, Anheuser Busch Montana, he’d changed his tune: Brewery, offering free tours that “Our fingers aked with cold.” “Halfinclude the elite stables of the starved and very weak.” famed Clydesdale horses, catered to American Indians are heard from, with chandeliers, stained glass and Lewis & Clark too: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh wrought-iron stall decor. mourned, “Sell a country? Why not sell the air, Following Prohibition, Busch was the only the great sea, as well as the earth?” act in town until 1991, when Schlafly opened a The Arch frames the Old Courthouse, dating craft brewery amid scoffing skeptics. Today the back to 1839. Today it tells the story of the city hosts 30 craft breweries such as 4 Hands and Missouri Compromise, which made Missouri a Morgan Street. (Find brewery tour information at slave state. Indeed, as photos demonstrate, slave stlbreweryhop.com.) auctions were conducted on the courthouse steps. For creative farm-to-table fare from a James

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Beard-nominated chef — chicken-fried rabbit with collard greens on waffles or caramelized scallops with turnips, apples and country ham sauce — snag a table at Soulard’s homey Sidney Street Cafe. Soulard leans into Cherokee Street, five blocks of vintage redbrick workingman’s houses, today crammed with antiques for sale. Shops favor anything and everything collectible, from old-time stoves on spindly legs to the vintage instruments at Saxquest, along with China Finders’ finds, from bone ware to Fiesta. Pick up a Lafayette Square

well-used barber chair or newel post, recycled books, jewelry and clothing, or simply stop at The Mud House for a fix of espresso. Whisk, a sustainable bakery, offers a killer bacon/ chocolate chip/sea salt cookie. Follow Cherokee across Jefferson Street, with its Bunyan-sized Cherokee Indian, as the avenue takes on a Mexican flair and popsicle shops boast flavors like pine-

apple-chili, cantaloupe and coconut. The pocket-park known as Lafayette Square — named for its famous visitor — is flanked by a sweet parade of historic Victorian ladies, boosted by destination shops such as Park Avenue Coffee, with 73 flavors of that onlyin-St.-Louis phenomenon, the gooey butter cake. Head for The Hill neighborhood to

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amble among a Little Italy of bocce courts, bakeries flaunting Italian-style gooey butter cakes, markets aromatic with prosciutto, and classic, old-time cafes like LoRusso’s, Charlie Gitto’s and Cunetto House of Pasta, where you’re treated like family with portions of carbohydrates that would feed a football team. Forest Park in the north — reached, as is almost everything, by the swift, clean MetroLink light trail —makes Manhattan’s Central Park look downright puny. It’s the home of a 77-acre zoo, the outdoor summer opera, an art museum loaded with everything from German Expressionists to French Impressionists, a science museum and a history museum (all free), not to mention golf and boating.

history through stories of 50 people, 50 places, 50 images, 50 moments and 50 objects. Through mid-August, the museum will host a worth-the-drive exhibit detailing the rise and fall of Prohibition. Quirky, interactive exhibits commence with the evils of liquor, featuring Carry Nation wielding her ax and drunkards sleeping it off on saloon steps. Who benefited from Prohibition? Baptists and bootleggers, according to the display. But bootleggers led to crime syndicates to control the trade, speakeasies replacing saloons, and the Twenties roaring with liberated women — short hair, shorter skirts — drinking in public for the first time, away from the “home remedies” of the medicine chest.

HONOR THE CITY’S BIRTHDAY

Just one MetroLink stop away rises the Central West End, an enclave sprouting with stylish boutiques and cafes in the shadow of the elegant New Cathedral — a multi-domed masterpiece of glittering mosaics (yes, that’s real gold) illuminating the life of St. Louis IX, former king of France. Also known as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, it was completed in 1914. Nearby, the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis reveal the history of the city’s status as U.S. chess capital, with stylish exhibits by aficionados, including musician John Cage, artist Marcel Duchamps and designer Michael Graves. Thanks to the city’s effort to “make chess accessible,” you can take chess classes, challenge local players and view streaming videos of the U.S. Championship matches held here. Jump back on the MetroLink and head to Delmar Boulevard, aka The Loop — the hub of hip — anchored by the super-cool Moonrise Hotel, with artifacts like moon rockets,

The Missouri History Museum’s collection includes the airplane of native son Charles Lindbergh and the story of the amazing 1904 World’s Fair, held in Forest Park. Its cafe, Bixby’s, celebrates everything fresh and local. To honor the city’s birthday, the museum is featuring a “250 in 250” exhibit that tells the city’s 250-year

PLAN A TRIP St. Louis is about a day’s drive from the Twin Cities, about 9 hours without traffic jams or stops.

Visit explorestlouis.com for info on all attractions and a free visitors guide to plan your trip, or call the Convention & Visitors Commission at 800-916-0040 for assistance that’s up-close and personal. Learn more about the city’s anniversary at stl250. org. Audio tours of city sites are available at StoriedWalk.com and at a various visitor centers.

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robots, space guns and moon pies as turndown favors. Its rooftop bar overlooks neighboring Pin-Up Bowl (complete with a martini lounge) and Pageant nightclub, developed by the same owner, who also supervises — amid the avenue’s indie shops and clubs — Blueberry Hill, where local hero Chuck Berry, age 87, performs monthly, backed by his talented kids. Follow the Loop’s Walk of Fame, with 140 stars embedded in the sidewalk to honor locals such as T.S. Eliot, Yogi Berra, Tina Turner and Kevin Kline. Sooner or later, you’ll find your way to the Fountain on Locust, the mostphotographed restaurant in St. Louis. Once inside the door, you’ll understand why as you ogle splashy Art Deco murals starring cocktail-swilling femmes. Fittingly, this is the home of the Ice Cream Martini (the Dreamsicle version goes down particularly well) as well as the World’s Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae ($1.99) delivered in a 2-inch glass. There’s nothing tiny about Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, the go-to drive-in for frozen custard since 1929, anchoring historic Route 66 as it slices through the city. Get your kicks from 11 a.m. to midnight. The line looks like they’re handing out free money — and it’s even longer after church on Sundays, after Cards games, after school, after work. But with 16 windows taking orders, you’ll be slurping your treat within 10 minutes. The sundaes are so dense, they’ve earned the name “concretes,” delivered upside-down with nary a drip, at the rate of 660 gallons a day. • Carla Waldemar is an award-winning food/travel/arts writer. She edits the annual Zagat Survey of Twin Cities restaurants and writes food and travel articles for publications around the world. She lives in Uptown.

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EXPECTATIONS Winemaking hobby turns into a second career for semi-retired couple BY CALI OWINGS

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udy Jungwirth’s vineyard started out as a pastime. “A friend of mine convinced me that I should have a new hobby and that hobby should be making wine,” he said. Eight years later, that hobby is an “eight-day-a-week job” for the former insurance salesman and his wife, Cathy, who own Valley Vineyard in Prescott, Wis. Specializing in wines made from locally grown, cold-hardy grapes, their vineyard is adjacent to their home on 20 acres in the St. Croix River valley — a picturesque backdrop for their tasting room in all seasons. Valley Vineyard produces about 25,000 bottles a year and has room to grow. In fact, Jungwirth said they plan to expand later this year into a new location in downtown Prescott. They hope to host weddings, group functions and winery events in an arboretum-like greenhouse space. It all started in 2005 with a few home winemaking kits from the Northern Brewer Homebrew Supply store in St. Paul.

Jungwirth said they must have made close to a hundred wine kits in their first year of research and experimenting. Quickly, they acquired a basic understanding of the principles of winemaking using grape juice concentrates. “You wouldn’t believe how fast you learn when you start with a simple kit,” he said. “What’s scary is when you make that first 100-gallon tank with real grapes.” In 2007, after finding success with a variety of kits, the Jungwirths started making wine using thousands of pounds of real grapes from a grower in Somerset, Wis. Though making their first big batch of wine was nerve-wracking, Jungwirth said he’s since realized how easy it is to make wine if you simply follow the correct steps and keep an eye on what you’re doing. Then you let Mother Nature take care of the rest. In 2007, the Jungwirths planted the 1,750 grape vine cuttings that would grow into the thriving vineyard they have today. By 2009, they were able to use their own estate-grown grapes. Jungwirth anticipated making $4,000 a month in sales, but business quickly boomed. “The first year we made more in five weeks than I anticipated making in a year,” he said. After that, Jungwirth, who was working part-time in insurance, passed the reigns to his oldest daughter so he could focus on winemaking fulltime, an enterprise that’s now bringing in $100,000 a year for the couple, both in their 60s.

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Go tasting! What: June Bloom is the annual self-guided wine touring and tasting event for 11 wineries on the Great River Road Wine Trail. Sample locally made wines and ciders from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa paired with gourmet local food. When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7–8 Where: Start in Cannon Falls, Minn., and drive to Marquette, Iowa, all within about 200 miles of the Twin Cities along the scenic Mississippi River. Cost: $30 Information: greatriverroadwinetrail.org or 507-474-9463.

Road Trip Itinerary If you want to do more than pop corks over your weekend escape, here are some of our favorite stops between Prescott, Wis., and Marquette, Iowa. To learn more about the 3,000-mile Great River Road, go to experiencemississippiriver.com or call 866-763-8310. 1. Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center, Prescott, Wis.: Take a moment to learn about the Great River Road at one of its most scenic points. The visitor center is in Freedom Park with views of the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. Birders, pack your binoculars: This area is a part of the Audubon Birding Trail, including views of eagles, raptors and other birds year-round; www.freedomparkwi.org. 2. Pottery Place Historic Center, Red Wing, Minn.: Browse for antique stoneware and new pottery made just as it was in the mid-1800s. This building is home to the Red Wing Pottery Museum, Pottery Place Antiques and other specialty shops; rwpotteryplace.com. 3. Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum, Fountain City, Wis.: Located along Eagle Bluff, this museum boasts a collection of vintage cars and trucks, pedal cars, antique dolls and other toys dating back to the 1800s; elmersautoandtoymuseum.com. 4. Alexander Mansion Bed and Breakfast, Winona, Minn.: Turn down for the evening in the heart of Winona, just blocks from the Mississippi River, at this turn-of-the-century Victorian mansion. Guest rooms are fully restored with luxurious details. Spoil yourself the next morning over a multi-course gourmet breakfast in the formal dining room; alexandermansionbb.com. 5. Mississippi Explorer Cruises, Prairie du Chien, Wis.: If you make it all the way to Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette on the wine trail, treat yourself to a relaxing and awe-inspiring two-hour boat cruise along the scenic backwaters of the Mississippi. Cruise past the Effigy Mounds National Monument or Pike’s Peak Bluff, or take a special cruise that gives an up-close look at bald eagles’ nests along the river; mississippiexplorer.com.

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Valley Vineyard entered the winemaking scene just as it was taking off in the Midwest. In 1996, there were just three wineries in Minnesota. Today, there are more than 40, according to the Minnesota Grape Growers Association. In the Badger State, there are more 60 wineries, according to the Wisconsin Winery Association. Advancements in Midwest winemaking are due in large part to the viticulture program at the University of Minnesota, where several cold-climate grape varieties have been developed, including the red wine grape, Frontenac, the university’s first truly coldhardy red wine grape variety. Introduced in 1996, the variety is not only cold hardy and disease resistant, but its grapes can be made into a variety of wines, including traditional dry reds, roses and ports. Like many other Midwest wineries, Valley Vineyard’s red wines are made with locally grown Frontenac but also Marquette, a 2006 U of M red wine grape introduction billed as “a cousin of Frontenac and grandson of Pinot noir.” The Jungwirths craft whites, too, made with locally grown cold-hardy white varietals such as Frontenac gris, La Crescent and St. Pepin. Valley Vineyard, which charges about $15 to $30 per bottle, also produces roses and dessert wines. TAKE A DRIVING TOUR

Valley Vineyard is an official stop — along with 10 other wineries — on the Great River Road Wine Trail. Established in 2009 because of the wine boom and the wineries’ proximity to the 3,000mile Great River Road National Scenic Byway, the wine trail starts at Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls, Minn., and ends at Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette, Iowa. This month, on June 7 and 8, wine lovers can tour the entire trail as part of a special, weekend-long June Bloom — the Great River Road Wine Trail’s annual spring tasting event, said Brad Nilles, owner of Seven Hawks Vineyard in Fountain City, Wis. “It’s a really good vehicle for helping the public

find out about us,” Nilles said of the relatively new wine trail. “It doesn’t hurt that we’re located in one of the most scenic stretches of highway in the country.” Jungwirth said the wine trail has attracted hundreds of new visitors, especially from outside the Twin Cities metro area, a big help for the local tourism industry. A LABOR OF LOVE

Should you go into the wine business as a retirement hobby or even a business? That depends. To enjoy the wine business, Jungwirth said, you don’t have to be sommelier. You don’t even have to like wine, for that matter. It’s most important that you like spending time outdoors. “It all starts outside,” Jungwirth said, adding that he loves the vineyard atmosphere, including working alongside wildlife such as cranes and geese. Jungwirth believes there’s huge potential for even more growth in the Midwest wine industry. More people should start growing grapes locally, he said, because shipping in grapes from California to make Midwest wine just doesn’t make sense. And starting a vineyard, he said, isn’t that hard. “If you just jumped right into it, a vineyard — and winery — from Day 1, you’d be overwhelmed,” he said. But, since it takes a few years for the first crop to develop on young, new vines, Jungwirth said, there’s time to practice and try different techniques. “It becomes a labor of love,” Jungwirth said. “You get to really enjoy it.” •

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Hill House Chamber Concerts: An Evening With Schubert Enjoy an evening devoted to composer Franz Schubert. When: 7:30 p.m. June 2 Where: James J. Hill House, St. Paul Cost: $20, $12 for college students, $17 for MNHS/ Schubert Club members Info: 651-297-2555 or events. mnhs.org; Reservation are recommended.

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War of 1812: Canada, the U.S., Great Britain and Native Americans This Canadian War Museum exhibit explores the War of 1812 from the

contrasting perspectives of the four main participants. Original artifacts will be on display. When: June 3–Sept. 14 Where: Minnesota History Center, St. Paul Cost: $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, $6 for ages 6–17, FREE for MHS members and children 5 and younger. Info: 651-259-3000 or minnesotahistorycenter.org

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Waconia Music in the Park Join the Sawtooth Bluegrass Band for a day of live music outdoors, including traditional and contemporary bluegrass, classical country, gospel and more. When: 7–9 p.m. June 5 Where: City Square Park, Waconia, or, if it rains, Safari

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Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson The Tony-nominated play audaciously redefines America’s seventh president — who invented the Democratic party and doubled the size of the nation — with a blend of comedy, theatricality and a rock score. When: June 6–29 Where: New Century Theatre, Minneapolis Cost: $24–$29 Info: 612-455-9501 or hennepintheatretrust.org

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Washburn A Mill Tour Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum with a guided tour. When: 1 p.m. June 7 Where: Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Cost: $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and college students, $10 for ages 6-17 and MNHS members. Museum admission is included. Info: 612-341-7555 or events.mnhs.org

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Located Nate Burbeck, a Minneapolisbased painter, and Aaron Dysart, a Minneapolis-based sculptor, explore common social undercurrents and the permanence of natural landscapes. When: June 7–July 19 Where: Soo Visual Arts Center, Minneapolis Cost: FREE Info: 612-871-2263 or soovac.org

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Tenantless Pause Theresa Anderson, a Denver-based interdisciplinary artist, and Jennifer Nevitt, a Minneapolis-based artist, exhibit works in mixed-media painting. When: June 7–July 19 Where: Soo Visual Arts Center, Minneapolis Cost: FREE Info: 612-871-2263 or soovac.org

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Flag Day Learn more about our nation’s flag, how it’s changed, the meaning of the design and see displays of flags from years past. Flag-related items will be for sale as well in advance of Flag Day, which is June 14. When: 1–4 p.m. June 8 Where: Harkin Store, New Ulm Cost: $5, $3 for seniors, college students and children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MNHS members. Info: 507-354-8666 or events.mnhs.org

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Culinary Tour at The Museum of Russian Art Join in a docent-led tour of the current exhibition and then take a coach bus to Moscow on the Hill, a Russian restaurant in St. Paul, for lunch, with a return to the museum after the meal. When: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. June 10 Where: Minneapolis Cost: $40 for nonmembers, $35 for members. Please reserve in advance. Info: 612-821-9045 or tmora.org

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Or Chadash, A New Light: Unfiltered More than 20 artists of varying artistic techniques and connections to Judaism explore the theme of light, presented by the Jewish Artists’

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Eddie Izzard’s Force Majeure This acclaimed comedian brings his unique and absurd comic narratives to the stage in his most extensive comedy tour to date. When: 8 p.m. June 13 and 14 Where: Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis Cost: $48–$70 Info: 800-982-2787 or hennepintheatretrust.org

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Stone Arch Bridge Festival Enjoy art and music on three different stages, plus activities for all ages on the Minneapolis riverfront. When: 6 p.m. kick-off concert June 13, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. June 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. June 15 Where: Northeast Minneapolis Cost: FREE Info: stonearchbridgefestival.com

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Skylark Opera Summer Festival This annual event brings fully produced works to audiences. This year performances include Kurt Weill’s “Berlin to Broadway” and “Candide” by Leonard Bernstein. When: June 13-22 Where: EM Pearson Theater, St. Paul Cost: $22–$45 Info: 612-343-3390 or skylarkopera.org

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