May/June 2009

Features

GALLERY

30Keeping His Eyes on the Horizon
By Kayleen Larson
The landscapes of Alexandria’s Stephen Henning.

RECREATION

34Gone Fishing! Family Style
By Kay Wethern
Tips and tricks from family fishing experts.

NATURE

38Birds: A Lake Country Sketch Book
By Kayleen Larson
Gary Guderian illustrates a host of local birds.
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FOOD

42Gnoshing: A Taste of Bemidji
By Katie Carter
There’s a lot to love about Bemidji-area cuisine.

TRAVEL

45Itasca
By Mike Link
The source of the Mississippi is also the source of our park system.
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Departments

BEHIND THE SCENES

4Editor’s Journal

8Contributors

10Letters to the Editor

16Web Extras

ECHOES OFF THE LAKE

12Front Porch

18Seasonings
Spaghetti with Baby Artichokes

20Out-of-Doors
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

22Business
Wintergreen Woman

24Our Towns
Upsala
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26Healthy Living
Organic Dairy

48Northern Niche
Racing Woodticks
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50Discoveries
Smokin’ at Smokey Hills

52Nature
Lincoln’s Sparrow

54Through the Garden Gate
Shrub Roses
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56Northern Niche
Boat-builder, John Schellinger

58Health
Summer Emergencies

64Featured Photographer
Doug Bennington

POEM

66My Glorious Garden of Gluttony

INFORMATION CENTRAL

74Promotions

78Advertiser Directory