Nov/Dec 2005

Features

home

Trimmed in Holiday Cheer
This guest house isn’t just for visitors.
By Vivian Clark

Lifestyle

The Warmth of Wood
Reflections on harvesting a grand, old oak.
By Tim King

Recreation

Head for the Hills
Snow and tubes mean tons of fun.
By Beth Hautala

Gallery

Nisswa—City of Lights
This festive city is a holiday jewel.
By Biff Ulm

Entertainment

North Star
From Brainerd to Broadway and beyond—Linda Eder shines.
By Jodi Schwen

Lifestyle

Sled Dogs, the Culvert, and Amos
Two fellow mushers swap stories and tall tales.
By Ed Dallas

Departments

Holiday Gift Guide
Your Thoughts
Special Holiday Gifts
Reflections
Gifts of Time and Talent
Seasonings
Festive Fare
Through the Garden Gate
Gardening Advice
Discoveries
Stuffed with Memories
Our Towns
Pierz
Traditions
Fish Soup ala Laekjarbrekka
Out-of-Doors
The Downy Woodpecker
Essay
A Sweet Story
Northern Niche
Christmas Shortbread
Northern Niche
Tree Care
Winter Fun
Starter Kit

Poem

Mother Finishes Another Quilt

Review

Restaurant
Prime Time Food & Spirits
Books
Young Adult Fiction