Table of contents

march & april

 


Minnesota Moments
March/April 2004
Volume 1, Edition 1
Premiere issue

From the Publishers

features

  • 26 Farm Living
    A home in the country has been a labor of love for Henry and Karen Gruber and their daughters, Emily and Lis. From Sprawling pastures to their open and sunny house, each detail fulfills a dream for this close-knit St. Cloud family.
  • 32 Lauren's Garden
    The death of 4-year-old Lauren Hoffman was a tragedy to her parents, Peter and Mary Jo, have turned into a garden that nurtures those whose lives it touches.
  • 40 Antiques & More
    The Franke family of Central Minnesota had no idea where antiques would take them when they opened for business in a St. Cloud garage.

columns

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

submissions

  • 13 Our heritage, by Deb Paul
  • 14 Isn't yard work the greatest? by Kendra Meinert
  • 15 Fatherhood at 50 isn't half bad, by John Dubois
  • 16 It's been a priviledge, by Jason Davis
  • 18 Consider me a Minnesotan, by Stuart Goldschen
  • 20 A home is more than a house, by Jon Holten
  • 23 Spring is just around the corner, by Mary Phillips
  • 24 Growing up in a large family, by Darla (Lutgen) Mergen

departments

  • 47 HOME FURNISHINGS
    Rattan furniture is no longer just for the cabin.
  • 50 HOME ACCESSORIES
    Want to accessorize, but don't know how? We'll show you.
  • 52 IN THE KITCHEN
    A great cook, inspired by her family.
  • 55 TRAVEL
    Grand Rapids offers something for everyone — no matter what the season or your interests.
  • 58 FACES AND PLACES
    Looking for something to do this spring? Look no further than your back yard.
  • 61 DIGGING IN THE DIRT
    Tips and tools you'll need this gardening season.
  • 64 GUYS & GARAGES
    A garage any guy would be proud to call his own.
  • 69 HEALTH
    Healthy eating and how to make the right choices.
  • 78 BACK IN THE DAY
    In its heyday, the Granite City Coliseum was the place to see and be seen.
  • 79 PHOTO SUBMISSION
    Gone but now forgotten.

A look ahead to May/June

In the May/June issue of Minnesota Moments, read about Minnesota's North Shore; the renovation of a historic Little Falls home; what people find fascinating about flea markets, and a beginner's attempt at kayaking in lake Superior. Mary Phillips will write about summers spent at the lake, and you'll find stories on guys and their garages, food and much, much more. Subscribe today!

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