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Through a European’s lens

Throughout my entire life, Sinclair Lewis Days has been a marked week on the calendar that is untouchable. Whether I had a softball tournament, a birthday party or any other random event, if the …

Life Hacks

Peeling potatoes can be time consuming. That’s where this easy way to peel potatoes comes in. Hold a potato steady by sticking a fork in it. Then rotate the fork as you peel the potato.

Co-ed champions

Sinclair Lewis Days has something for everybody, and for those vying for a taste of competition and a fun time, the Sinclair Lewis Days Volleyball Tournament was the setting to be at.   …

Three notebooks, no chicken

A note from Diane : S aturday’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump has this nation reeling. I thank God he was not killed and pray for all the victims and their families. …

Here we are, on the cusp of a good time in Sauk Centre as we celebrate the 53rd annual Sinclair Lewis Days. This year’s festivities promise to transport people to the laid-back atmosphere of …

Life Hacks

Synthetic wine corks are great for sealing partially used tubes of caulk. Drill a 5/16-in. hole into the cork about 1 inch deep. The cork fits perfectly and makes …

Oh boy

It’s tempting to bury this announcement at the end of a seemingly unrelated column, but no, let’s get right to the point: My wife and I are expecting our third son at the end of November. …

Edwards paving Olympic trail

It is weird to hear someone from Minnesota professional sports garner labels as the next “face of the league.” The Twin Cities are far from the smallest market in pro sports, but …

Life Hacks

Craving those made-from-scratch potato wedges from your favorite restaurant? There is a kitchen hack waiting in your utensil drawer. Cut one end of the potato for stability, then push an apple slicer …

Duluth for newbies

Family trips are always an interesting conversation in my household. My dad tries to set up at least one each year, and most of the time, chaos ensues.   In the past three years, …

“I’m bored!” is a complaint that gets me every time I hear it coming from the mouths of babes. Keeping kids busy during summer can be a challenge, but it can be done.   …

The days of softball

Recently, I was watching two of my children, April and Jasper, race in the 40-yard dash at the challenge park. The park and splash pad are must-visit destinations for anyone who has children and …

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