Table of contents
columns
- 12 Glory days, by Mike Nistler
- 14 Everyday life, by Diane Wimmer
moments in time
- 20 Sign, sign everywhere a sign,
by Audrey Kletscher Helbling
22 Before the mall,
by Bill Kraft
26 Fourth of July reunion,
by Deb Paul
bonus stories
- 55 Summer Camp
Wetzel family members attend
Camp Wetzanowyna. - 56 A Wedding Story
A wedding dress worn by five.
departments
10 LETTERS
16 FACES AND PLACES
From summer camps to zany performers, you'll read about them here.
17 WEATHER OR NOT
Brush up on some Minnesota
weather fun facts.
25 A LITTLE SOMETHING
Take time to notice the little things.
46 DOMESTICATE IT!
Get ready for the beach.
50 DIGGING IN THE DIRT
Summer blooming lilies will catch
your eye.
52 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Watch out for these Minnesota
nasties this summer.
59 IN THE KITCHEN
It’s time for cooking, and eating, outdoors. Get the recipes!
66 TRAVEL
Summer vacation in Minnesota.
70 GUYS & GARAGES
It’s a garage. No, it’s a restaurant.
74 OUTDOOR MOMENTS
Searching for agates can be exhilarating.
76 BACK IN THE DAY
Towns of yesteryear.
79 PICTURE THIS
White pelicans are a personal favorite
for this lake dweller.
A look ahead to September/October
In the September/October issue of Minnesota Moments, Audrey Kletscher Helbling will introduce to us, in words and photographs, a stretch of the Minnesota River Valley. This area in southern Minnesota is a place of picturesque red barns, tall prairie grasses, wooded hillsides and historic houses.

