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September & October


Minnesota Moments
September/October 2007
Volume 5, Edition 2

From the Publishers

features

ABOUT OUR COVER: BONNIE MOHR
Life on John and Bonnie Mohr's farm near Glencoe is a lot of fun, and a lot of work.

FARIBAULT HOME
Joy and Steve Zimmerman of rural Faribault may live in a newer house, but you wouldn't be able to tell that by the way they've incorporated history into their home.

BOOK REVIEW
Two for the hammock.


columns

  • 12 Glory days, by Mike Nistler
  • 14 Everyday life, by Diane Wimmer

moments in time

  • 18 Brotherly love,
    by Audrey Kletscher Helbling

20 Benny the beggar,
by Kendra Meinert

22 Scaling a mountain,
by John DuBois

24 Germanic roots beyond pickles,
by Stuart Goldschen

30 Native Minnesota orchids,
by John Pennoyer

bonus stories

  • 55 Summer Camp
    Wetzel family members attend
    Camp Wetzanowyna.
  • 56 A Wedding Story
    A wedding dress worn by five.

departments

10 LETTERS

11 WEATHER OR NOT
Brush up on your Minnesota weather knowledge.

16 FACES AND PLACES
Minnesotan wins continent's top conservation officer award.

45 A LITTLE SOMETHING
Take time to notice the little things life has to offer.

46 DOMESTICATE IT!
A recipe for a tasty fall floral centerpiece.

54 DIGGING IN THE DIRT
Decorating your yard with ornamental grasses for year-round pleasure.

56 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
You've only got one body, so why not pamper it?

64 TRAVEL
The Minnesota River Valley National Scenice Byway is especially gorgeous in the fall.

70 OUTDOOR MOMENTS
Get you motorcycle out on the open road and enjoy autumn's colors.

74 GUYS & GARAGES
Elmer Kaufman's love of history shows in his grand collection.

76 BACK IN THE DAY
New Ulm monuments honor those who died.

80 PICTURE THIS
Windmills and sunsets.

A look ahead to November/December

In the next issue of Minnesota Moments, read about a Collegeville couple and their commitment to the simple life. Writer Jeanine Nistler will tell the story of Mitch and Brenda Brutger's rustic log home and down-home lifestyle.

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