Nov/Dec 2008

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30Ye Olde New England Christmas
By Tenlee Lund
This Colonial-style home glows with holiday ambiance.
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GALLERY

34The Garden of Holden
By Katie Carter
Bemidji professor and potter Butch Holden.

TRAVEL

38Lessons from Africa
By Georgianne Nienaber
One woman focuses on the needs of Africa.

GIFTS

42Alternative Gifting
By Kayleen Larson
Start a new tradition this holiday season.

DINING

582008 Readers' Choice Restaurant Awards

GUIDE

54Holiday Gifts

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BEHIND THE SCENES

4Editor's Journal

8Contributors

10Letters to the Editor

16Web Extras

ECHOES OFF THE LAKE

12Front Porch

18Seasonings
Neighborhood Ice Lot
Holiday Duck
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20Through the Garden Gate
Grow Your Own—Victory Garden
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22Our Towns
Milaca
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24Recreation
Drifting Along

26Out-of-Doors
The Mallard

44Health
Food Allergies and Your Diet
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46Financial
Gifts That Keep on Giving

48Essay
Firewood Happens

50Community
Madre de Mexico: Mother of Mexico
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52Featured Artist
Photographer Ryan Tischer

60Discoveries
Neighborhood Ice Lot

64Volunteers
Sheriff's Posses Save the Day
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REVIEW

73Music
Charlie Parr

INFORMATION CENTRAL

74Promotions

78Advertiser Directory