| Hot Pursuit: A born news junkie |
Ever since I was a young kid, I have loved news through newspapers and television news.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Hello Geri and Gordy |
It has come to my attention that a couple of my family members that I hold near and dear to my heart have become new subscribers to the Blooming Prairie Times.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: What a difference it is |
The weather is starting to change as we are approaching Fall. The Fall sports are also starting up again.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Garden is unique |
I had the opportunity recently to visit the Century Farm of Brian and Lisa Ahrens and amazing is the best word I can use to sum up the gardens.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Iversons continue a tradition |
This week Carol and Jay Iverson are featured along with their beautiful garden at their home.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: Favre: will he or won't he? |
Here we go again, watching Favre vacillate between retiring or playing another year as the Vikings quarterback.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Happy bday Jayden |
All of the work and planning was well worth the time for Jayden's first birthday this past weekend.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Enjoy our fair section |
The Times has published a special section marking the 150th anniversary of the Steele County Free Fair. Local patrons should have received the section in their mailbox for a little extra reading.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Get well soon, Steve |
My step-dad, Steve, had surgery for his back and neck last week and I want to say get well soon to him.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Dream becomes a reality |
Two sisters, Cindy Smith and Becky Diekman, own a very successful business - The Perennial Barn, which is located near Kasson.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: It's fair time! |
With the third week of August approaching, it will soon be county fair time, which will eventually lead up to the Minnesota State Fair.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: Sit back and breathe, fans |
With the Legion's season coming to an end, it's time to relax before the fall sports start up again.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Small yard? Use containers |
If you don't have lots of space for gardening, container gardening might be the key. If you have limited space it's a great way to be able to garden.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Evil acts hit recovering family |
I can't imagine how someone with any conscience could even think to step into a tornado-devasted area and add more insult for victims by stealing valuables.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Wanted: new subscribers |
With our current subscription deal and campaign going on, I urge all non-subscribers to subscribe to the Blooming Prairie Times.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Thank you Fr. Kulas for all you do |
I would like to congratulate Fr. Kulas of St. Columbanus Church for being recognized for the "Year of the Priests"
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: Fun-Day provides fun for all |
The Chamber of Commerce's Golf Fun-Day proved to be the big event in Blooming Prairie last week.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Pillers brighten neighborhood |
Nate and Kathy Pillers have spruced up the neighborhood with their awesome gardening skills in their garden.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Target Field hits a grand slam |
Many balls may not be flying out of the new Twins stadium, Target Field, but it is hitting a grand slam with fans like myself.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: Back on familiar ground |
It was nice to take my trip to Florida last week, but it's good to be home now and back into the groove of things.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Uncle battles cancerous tumor |
When my uncle came down with a cancerous tumor on his kidney, it served as a wake-up call for me to start living a healthier life style.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: My son is about to walk! |
Jayden is growing up so fast as he's about to take his first steps and he makes me so proud to be his dad.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Dirt + Water + Worms = fun for kids |
You should start gardening with your kids to start their love of gardening. It also is a great hands-on learning experience for them to learn.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: The wonders of technology |
As I have been vacationing with my daughter in Arkansas and Florida, technology has come to be very handy and useful. My trip has also been very good and relaxing.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Weather didn't stop the fun |
The Fourth of July celebration was a blast despite the rainy weather. The parade was my favorite part of the whole weekend.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Subscription campaign underway |
The Times has recently started a Times Blowout Special for new subscriptions. Our goal is to get 300 new readers, increasing our circulation to 1,500
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Extra care needed for plants. |
With the wet weather lately your plants need some extra attention. Ali Mach, who has been gardening since a young age, is featured this week.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Revamped website offers readers more |
In the past couple of weeks, The Times has completely revamped the website to make it better for readers. It has many new features.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Mary Wencl keeps busy through gardening |
BP resident, Mary Wencl, loves to garden vegetables, which she cans as well.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: The BP area is impressive |
The citizens of Blooming Prairie amaze me especially with all of the volunteers and people last week that helped clean up after the tornado.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: Support goes out to locals |
My sympathy goes out to those affected by the tornadoes last week. Also congrats to all of the spring sport teams and their coaches.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: BPRA will keep kids busy |
With high school sports ending, the Times will begin covering the BPRA and Legion a lot more throughout the summer.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| What's Blooming: Walters love to garden |
Long-time BP residents, Tom and Martha Walters, who are big into gardening are featured this week.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Tornado trauma yields raw emotions |
Interviewing the Ravenhorst family was the hardest part of covering the tornado news.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Tornadoes caused my family fear |
The night of the tornado was a scary night for my family as we sat in the basement.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: Honoring my dads |
This father's day I'd like to honor my dad and step-dad for what they've done for me.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: Admiring Dad on Father's Day |
My dad has always been there for me and I'd like to thank him this Father's Day.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: Good try at state Blossoms |
Though the Blossoms' two losses at state were disheartening they still played their hearts out.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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| Gardening Column: What's blooming in Blooming? |
Coming from a line of gardeners, I love to garden and spruce up house and yard with flowers.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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| Hot Pursuit: A man's vision to revitalize Main St. |
Terry Trom has a dream of boosting up Main St. with his new motorcycle shop.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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| Per's Ramblings: I can't get enough summer |
Summer is the best time out of the year.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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| Outside the Lines: BP team second to state |
Good job BP teams this year with the football and softball teams making it to state!
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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