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May & June MINNESOTA MOMENTS May / June 2010 VOLUME Vii, EDITION 3

Features 16 | Split Rock Lighthouse Photographer John Caughlan has seen this Minnesota icon in every imaginable light. He has published a book in commemoration of the lighthouse’s 100th birthday. 20 | Tina and Lena This comedy duo travels the country helping people laugh. 24 | Salute to Veterans Kenyon resident goes the extra mile for veterans. Owatonna boy has passion for Civil War. Faribault native creates art with brush. Little Falls project salutes five branches of military. 38 | “Best Mom and Dad in Minnesota” People tell us why these parents are special. About our cover: It’s easy to see from our cover photo why Tina, Susan Edwards, and Lena, Annette Hustad, have been entertaining audiences around the country for more than 20 years. Photograph by Stuart Goldschen.

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6 Glory days Memories of some very special stadiums 12 Neighbors Battle Lake, Lois Johnson ~ South St. Cloud, Susan Fuchs-Hoeschen ~ Mary and Jerry Coleman 58 Guys & Garages It’s a barn. It’s a garage. It’s a barnage.~ Jim and Vicki Simon	9 Moments in time: Ox steals a hat 10 Moments in time: Twins ~ Play ball! I can’t wait
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5 Letters 9 Calendar 11 Because you asked... A reader called after the March/April issue of Minnesota Moments was published and wanted to know where Pearl Lake was located. The tiny village, also known as Marty, was hosting a St. Patrick’s Day parade. We decided to start a new map feature showing locations of towns, events and sights featured in the stories we publish. 42 Travel Bemidji Beyond Paul Bunyan	52 Book reviews Abercrombie Trail, A Novel of the 1862 Uprising By Candace Simar ~ Yellowrocket, By Todd Boss ~ Feisty Lydia — Memoirs of a German War Bride, By Edna Thayer 54 In the kitchen Hutchinson woman loves to educate and entertain while cooking healthfully ~ Chris Schlueter 62 Back in the Day Keepers of the forest 63 Crossword puzzle 64 Picture this Photo Submitted by Angela Lauterbach

calendar | may ~ june 2010

April 30-May 2
Mantorville
2010 Dodge County Civil War Muster Reenactment — Held at Riverside Park on the banks of the Zumbro River, this three day event includes a muster, or recruitment, and preparation, camp and skirmish.

May 8
Plainview
Carley Bluebell Festival— Music, food and fun amid the beauty of millions of wildflowers.

May 8
Windom
Ninth Annual Wings on the Prairie — Activities include retriever demonstration, raptor program, bird walks, wood duck box construction and more.

May 8
Avon
City-wide garage sale — Perfect antidote for spring fever.

May 8
Waseca
Springtime on the Farm at Farmamerica — Baby animals, garden planting, activities, games, food and refreshments.

May 14-16
Preston
Preston Trout Days — A day of trout fishing, parade, family activities, dance and more.

May 15
Randolph
Randolph Railroad Days — Model train swap meet, operating layouts and displays, bake sale, artifacts and history.

May 15
Whalan
Stand-Still Parade — Stroll along and view the parade exhibits. The parade doesn’t move, the spectators do. Food, floats and entertainment.

May 27-30
Hibbing
Dylan Days — Events include a guided tour of Bob Dylan’s home, live music and more.

May 29
Worthington
Show & Shine Classic Car Show — View some cool classic cars.

June 11-13
Worthington
Windsurfing Regatta& Unvarnished Music Festival — Drink in the sights and sounds at Sailboard Beach on Lake Okabena.

June 18-20
Avon
Spunktacular Days -- Avon celebrates its 20th anniversary city festival.

Minnesota Moments welcomes event listings. Please send your submissions to: Calendar, P.O. Box 436, Cold Spring, MN 56320; fax them to (320) 230-5542; or e-mail them to info@minnesotamoments.com. Please include your full name, address and phone number. Items may be edited for clarity or length.