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Nisswa Lions Club charter members Jim Dullum, left, and Bob Hurst look at Hurst's vest that's filled with pins at the club's 40th anniversary dinner Monday, May 13, at the Nisswa Community Center. Hurst donated his vest and pins to the club. Photo by John Wallin

Nisswa Lions celebrate 40 years

Nearly 200 Nisswa Lions and guests packed the Nisswa Community Center on Monday, May 13, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nisswa Lions.

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Renegade Chef Recipe: Chicken braised in beer

Chicken Braised in Beer 1 chicken, cut into pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 shallots, peeled and halved 4 medium carrots,...

by Renegade Chef

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Renegade Chef Recipe: Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp 1 egg 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup beer 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups flaked coconut 24 shrimp 3 cups oil for frying In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder.

by Renegade Chef

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Renegade Chef Recipe: Slow cooker french dip

Slow Cooker French Dip 4 pounds rump roast 1 10.5-ounce can beef broth 1 10.

by Renegade Chef

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A picture's worth a thousand words

Hey, Tech Savvy fans! I am really excited this week to tell you about one of the great devices I had a chance to take a look at over the past couple weeks - the Samsung Galaxy Camera on loan from Verizon Wireless.

Echo Living

What's up at the Warehouse

What's up at The Warehouse Week of May 23-30 May 23, 24, 28-30: Open to students in 5th-12th grade from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy our gym, computer lab, Play Station 3, Xbox, Wii, board games, air hockey, foosball, carpet ball, food and more, all at...

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Benefit golf tournament for Cass County 4-H State Fair Scholarship Fund planned

A four-person team scramble golf tournament to raise money for Cass County 4-H participants exhibiting at the Minnesota State Fair will be held Sunday, June 9, at the Black Bear Golf Course south of Backus.

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90th birthday

90th birthday Evelyn Odegard will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday, May 26, at an open house celebration at 1 p.m.

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Fiftieth class reunion for old PR rockers set

Memories of “Sugar Shack,” “Surf City” and “He’s So Fine,” of the Marlow and the Armory, and of Dam Diving Tower and the class play “Our Town” will likely filter into the conversations during the 50th class reunion of the Pine River...

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Senior Nutrition Program

Located at Heartland Apartments, 445 Snell Ave., for all people to enjoy a nutritionally balanced meal. Open at 11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. The suggested voluntary donation is $3.85 per meal for those over 60 and $6.80 for those under 60.

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500: May 23, 2013

The Pine River senior citizens meet every Tuesday for games at the Legion for 500 and at Heartland Apartments for dominoes at 1 p.m. Blood pressures are taken the second Tuesday at the Legion.

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Looking Back, May 24

40 years ago, May 24, 1973 From the Country Echo (Photo) Pine River's Ron Stark clears the high jump easily at the Pequot Lakes invitational meet on Saturday. (Adv.) Points North Realty, Pine River: Two-bedroom cabin on Sibley Lake near...

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Engagement announced

Sam Hedberg and Emalee Arends announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents are Tom and Carol Hedberg of Moorhead, and Greg and Laura Arends of Pequot Lakes.

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Births-May 23, 2013

Essentia Health- St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd Brandon and Angie Hines, Breezy Point, a girl, Braelyn Erin, 8 pounds, 3 ounces, May 2, 2013.

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Mission Possible senior citizens to meet June 5

The Mission Possible senior citizens will hold their monthly meeting at noon Wednesday, June 5, at Mission Town Hall. A potluck luncheon will be followed by guest speaker Karl Hadrits of the DNR. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Crosslake Area Garden Club reschedules plant sale

The Crosslake Area Garden Club rescheduled its plant sale from May 25 to Saturday, June 8, because of the weather. The club wants to continue to provide the public with wonderful plants.

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The Crow Wing County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, May 23, in Brainerd at the Family History Center at 101 Buffalo Hills Lane. Carolyn Frisch will present the program, "Immigrant Settlements in Minnesota." Social hour will be...

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Bridge Scores: May 23

Monday, May 13 Jenkins VFW, 11 a.m. No scores. Tuesday, May 14 Whitefish Golf Course, 6 p.m. Duplicate North/South: Jim Thompson and Pat Wynthe, 150; Stan and Shirley Borman, 134; Lois Steffen and Charles Ready, 123.

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Nisswa Memorial Day Remembrance Event - May 27th, 2013

State Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point, will be the keynote speaker at a Memorial Day remembrance event at noon Monday, May 27, at the Nisswa American Legion. State Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter, and state Sen. Paul Gazelka, R-Cass County,...

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Chef's Hat: May is National Burger Month

Don't ask me who assigns what days and what months to foods, but May has been proclaimed National Burger Month. You can make burgers out of ground beef, ground chicken, ground pork or even ground vegetables.

by Donna Evans

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Chef's Hat Recipe: The Simple Life Burger

The Simple Life Burger A simple burger that will suit the tastes of those who don’t want a lot of extras in their burger 8 ounces chuck, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (or ground chuck if available) 8...

by Donna Evnas

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Chef's Hat Recipe:Cheddar BLT Burgers

Cheddar BLT Burger 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon 1 teaspoon...

by Donna Evans

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Chef's Hat Recipe: Smoked Gouda Burgers

Smoked Gouda Burgers 2 pounds lean ground sirloin, or other lean ground beef if you can’t find lean ground sirloin 1/3 pound smoked Gouda cheese, diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium onion 2 teaspoons...

by Donna Evans

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Something for everyone

Hey there, Tech Savvy fans! Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Thank you for keeping the kids and husbands in line out there, the world is a better place because of all of you.

by Phil Seibel

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Nisswa Garden Club to host Plant Sale on June 1

The Nisswa Garden Club's annual Plant Sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, in the Schaefer's Foods parking area in Nisswa. The event will be held rain or shine. The plants are grown and donated by club members.

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Good Samaritan Society-Pine River celebrates National Nursing Home Week

Good Samaritan Society-Pine River is celebrating National Nursing Home Week May 12-18. The recognized week is meant to encourage the community to visit a loved one, friend or neighbor residing in a facility.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Renegade Chef: The beer season opener

Renegade Chef Recipe: Chicken braised in beer

Renegade Chef Recipe: Coconut Shrimp

Renegade Chef Recipe: Slow cooker french dip

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A picture's worth a thousand words

What's up at the Warehouse

Benefit golf tournament for Cass County 4-H State Fair Scholarship Fund planned

90th birthday

Fiftieth class reunion for old PR rockers set

Senior Nutrition Program

500: May 23, 2013

Looking Back, May 24

Engagement announced

Births-May 23, 2013

Mission Possible senior citizens to meet June 5

Crosslake Area Garden Club reschedules plant sale

Bridge Scores: May 23

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Nisswa Memorial Day Remembrance Event - May 27th, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Chef's Hat: May is National Burger Month

Chef's Hat Recipe: The Simple Life Burger

Chef's Hat Recipe:Cheddar BLT Burgers

Chef's Hat Recipe: Smoked Gouda Burgers

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Something for everyone

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