November & December

Minnesota Moments
September/October 2006
Volume 3, Edition 5

From the Publishers

features

36 Ruth Jensen McGrath
Passion for painting blossoms for this Sauk Rapids artist.
40 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift? We’ll give you some hints.

49 Homes of the 1950s
The more things change, the more they stay the same.

52 Jennings Decoy
Gifts from this small shop can be found around the world.

Ruth Jensen McGrath watercolors

columns

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

submissions

16 Angels over the rooftop,
by Bill Kraft

20 Holiday Minnesota moment,
by Julie Haag Bulau

22 Christmas greetings
by Audrey Kletscher Helbling

26 I Met Santa Claus
by Robert Reed Bonar

departments

24 FACES AND PLACES
Holiday offerings plentiful throughout the state.

56 IN THE KITCHEN
Minnesotans gone wild: Hunters tell us the best way to prepare game.

62 DIGGING IN THE DIRT
The perfect gift for gardeners.

64 DOMESTICATE IT!
How to decorate with holiday villages.

68 TRAVEL
Springfield: It’s small-town friendly.

75 GUYS & GARAGES
Check out this snowmobile paradise.

78 BACK IN THE DAY
Harvest of yesterday was a special time.

79 PICTURE THIS
A drive-by shooting.

A look ahead to January & February

You’ll be sure to want to read our winter issue. We’ll tell you the best books to check out by Minnesota authors as well as the best places to visit around the state, whether you’re looking to ski, snowmobile or just hang out by the pool.