Table of contents

july & august

 


Minnesota Moments
July/August 2004
Volume 1, Edition 3

From the Publishers

features

  • 33 Thomsens Greenhouse
    Bob and Bonnie Thomsen have created an oasis in the middle of Stearns County. But instead of corn and wheat, the couple grows beautiful flowers.
  • 40 404 Third Street
    Take a stroll down this enchanted street in Little Falls during a earlier time.
  • 45 Play Ball
    St. Cloud River Bats have created a bond with local fans.

bonus features

  • 15 County Fair Time
    We'll give you one more reason why you need to visit a county fair.
  • 52 Man of the Cloth & Clay
    Local potter's work creates a sense of the majestic and the sacred.
  • 68 Vacation Home
    Project becomes man's passion.

columns

  • 8 Glory days, by Mike Nistler
  • 10 Everyday life, by Diane Wimmer

submissions

  • 18 My life is a reality show, by Roberta Shermer
  • 20 Notes of a besiege wedding photographer, by G. Barrett
  • 23 My first true love, by Kendra Meinert
  • 24 Veteran television journalist gets "big break" after all these years, by Jason Davis
  • 26 Take a hike, you just might enjoy it, by Julie Haag Bulau
  • 28 This may sound corny, but I loved my childhood playhouse, by Deb Paul
  • 30 Turning 50: Time for inner reflection, literally, by John DuBois

departments

  • 12 FACES AND PLACES
    Exchange Club honors local scholar athletes.
  • 55 LET'S GO JUNKING
    How to create that vintage look in your garden.
  • 56 HEALTH
    This summer's potlucks don't need to set you back 15 pounds.
  • 58 IN THE KITCHEN
    Local cook's culinary experiments started when she was in high school.
  • 64 TRAVEL
    Visit Ely this summer for blueberries and more.
  • 72 GUYS & GARAGES
    This is one fine gee-rodge.
  • 78 BACK IN THE DAY
    Remember when Rox Stadium drew fans for minor league baseball?
  • 79 PHOTO SUBMISSION
    A cat called Snoops.

A look ahead to September/October

The September/October issue of Minnesota Moments will bring you: Destinations for that ideal fall getaway; The haunting of some Central Minnesota landmarks; Minnesota-made lawn and garden gadgets; The final installment of Gabrielle and David Meyer's home refurbishing; How to get those closets organized for the winter ahead; Those loveable huggable hunting dogs; And everything from apple orchards to firewood to room-enhancing candles.

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