Leaving war-torn Europe is topic at Pelican Library June 20 as prelude to Friendship Fest “World War II and its aftermath are just historical events for many people, but they are reality for those of us affected by them. Their influences are life long. I am a casualty and a survivor.”   With that preface,… Read More

Grilling season is underway, which means Minnesotans will be cooking their favorite burgers, brats, hotdogs and more to celebrate outdoor weather. University of Minnesota School of Public Health Professor Craig Hedberg is available for comment on the summer food safety tips that people should know. The keys to summer time food safety are keeping things clean, cold… Read More

Outdoor cooking was on the menu for opening round of Cormorant speaker series By Brenda Brand, Special Correspondent   Talk of the Town in Cormorant kicked off the season with a very timely presentation on grilling.  Spencer Wirt, NDSU Meat Lab Manager and his sidekick Paul Berg brought their Green Egg to the Cormorant Township Hall May… Read More

“Welcome to Medicare” is the focus of a special program offered by the Fergus Falls Community Education program.  Are you turning 65 or nearing the 24th month of social security disability status?  The transition to Medicare can be very confusing. Attend this informational class to learn the very basics of Medicare, including when to enroll,… Read More

Lakes area coffee shop, named after grandmas, is easy to find–hard to leave By Brenda Brand, Special Correspondent  Tucked away in the heart of lakes country by Lake Ida is a quaint place called Ella Marie’s Café-n-Collectibles.  Ella Marie’s is owned by Claudia and Scott Hanson. Claudia’s dream was always to open a coffee shop, and Ella… Read More