Spring Cleaning
Winter has ended and the tradition of spring cleaning reminds us to deep clean and purge our homes. It is also an excellent time...
Kelly Bosch
Medina Resident, Kelly Bosch, has lived a life of meaning and gratitude, dedicated to serving others. Kelly and her husband Brian, live on Peter...
Unseen Hours: the Pursuit of Virtuosity in the Absence of Prestige
It is damn loony that the sun is 95 MILLION miles away and can cause the sweat from my brow to ride the bridge...
HAMEL RODEO CANCELS 2020 EVENT
Hamel, Minnesota - May 7, 2020
The Hamel Rodeo has made the decision to cancel its 2020 rodeo.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing...
Assisted Living & Memory Caretakers Give Residents Comfort
Assisted living and memory care facilities and nursing homes, from the outside bring to mind uncertainty and fear during these COVID-19 times. A larger...
Rose, things that Bubble, Gin, or Whatever Feels Like Spring
Spring gives me the feelings of growth, rebirth and hope. I love that this time of year brings a fresh new selection of experiences...
Fox Hunt
Count yourself lucky if, while driving down Hamel Road, you have seen twenty fox hounds in full cry followed by a procession of riders...
A Child from Gaza
I open my eyes to have my ears popHearing the sounds of deafening shrieks and screamsI close my eyesPraying it goes away but it...
A Case for Green Space: The How’s & Why’s of Lawn...
In this time of increasing environmental awareness, many of us want to affect change on a personal level. For most of us the choices...
Building Local Ties During a Pandemic
As time expands further into this coronavirus reality, it’s easy for people to become complacent. Especially in a state like Minnesota where the pandemic...
The Big Sexys
Football is an undying staple of American culture. It is enjoyed by many at all levels including youth, high school, college and the NFL....
New Lease on Life
A Medina Police Officer's Quick Actions Save a 4 Week Old Baby's Life
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, life has been rather slow for the Medina...
Chief Ed Belland
Ed Belland joined the Medina Police Force on August 5th of 1991. Six years later, he went from filling a temporary void of Chief...
Remembering Phyllis Doboszenski, Co-Founder of Dobo’s Cafe & Bakeshop
Phyllis Diane Doboszenski, co-founder of Dobo's Cafe & Bakeshop and longtime owner of Doboszenski and Sons Inc, passed away peacefully this past Sunday, March...
Community Love & Support felt at Cornerstone Assisted Living & Memory...
Due to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control mandates, assisted living and long term care facilities are limited to...
Quiche Lorraine
A classic that is simple enough to make every week, special enough for Easter morning.
Ingredients
9-inch unbaked pie shell3 eggs1/2 lb. thick sliced bacon1/2 cup...
Letter from the Editor
The Black Swan will eventually fly away but until then…..
Working for a small independently, owned business who relies on events for a significant portion...
Four Things You Should Know for Basic Eye Care
Routine eye exams are one of the best health care decisions you can make. Most Americans value their vision more highly than any of...
Freeze Your Buns Run 2020
The 17th Annual Freeze Your Buns Run/Walk was hosted by the Hamel Lions on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, 2020. Runners gathered at the...
The Minnesota Esports Club
The New Era of Online Video Games
A common current video game stereotype likely conjures images of adolescent boys hunkering down with friends in...