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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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Lonely and helpless, a single father enters her room with one need. Tears slide down his cheeks as he looks toward the only person he feels he can turn to. “What can we do for you?” the woman asked...
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Delano's Citizen of the Year - Donna Anderson
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By Kelsey Linden
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Since 2004, Delano National Honor Society began sending students to China over spring break.
After several years of traveling back and forth, Chinese students are here once again to stay with Delano High School students.
FROM CHINA TO DELANO
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By Kelsey Linden
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Working in the film business is hard, but Delano High School senior Aaron Bingea puts his talent before his chances as he strives to become a film producer in the future.
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FILM PRODUCED BY DELANO GROUP EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION
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By Kelsey Linden
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Walking hand-in-hand with her best friend through the dimly lit halls of Delano High School, a smile widens across her face as she laughs and waves to all who pass her by. Every person who sees her, remembers that smile. That smile is eighth grader Mackenzie Botz. She has touched many with her love and care...
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The smile that keeps on giving
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By Kelsey Linden
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As winter season is coming forth, danceline is eager to start competing in competitions and expressing itself in doing what it loves most – “dancing for the audience.”
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DANCING FOR THE AUDIENCE INSPIRES DANCELINE PARTICIPANTS
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By Kelsey Linden
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The Delano Catholic Community is alive with the Christmas spirit as they performed their opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors.”
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THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
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By Kelsey Linden
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Delano’s Bonnie Weege says children keep her on her toes, keep her young. With a smile on her face and a wave to all children who pass by, Bonnie Weege has been having a “fun ride,” transporting children to and from school for the past 35 years...
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Looking back at 35 years behind the wheel
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By Kelsey Linden
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Saving the community one step at a time, newly-established YAR (Youth as Resources) works to fund and restore Delano’s community.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: NEW YOUTH GROUP WORKS TO BUILD DELANO
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By Kelsey Linden
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After more than two years of paperwork and waiting, Natalie and Richard Palmer of Delano have successfully adopted two children from Taiwan, Titus, and Kiera.
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A NEW FAMILY, AND A NEW HOME
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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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Side by side, through the long, bitter-cold nights, father Steve Johnson and
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FATHER AND SON SLEEPING OUTSIDE TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR LOVE INC
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By Kelsey Linden
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With there only being four competitions in the entire dance season, Delano’s Dance Team left Fridley recently sending a victorious message of hard-earned success by placing second, closely behind leading competitor Austin.
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OFF TO AN 'AWESOME START'
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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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Usually, a client would hire separate organizations to arrange, plan, and create a specialized event, but Steve and Patty Fleming work side-by-side as husband and wife,
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HUSBAND AND WIFE BUILD THEIR OWN COMPANY
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By Kelsey Linden
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Entering the classroom with her books and notes, she smiles as her students greet her with a warm welcome.
Their eagerness to learn is her reason for teaching.
TAKING HER CULTURE TO EAGER MINDS
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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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Delano High School students Kelsey Linden and Chris Nelson were recently honored for their entries in the “It’s Global” filmmaking competition.
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TWO LOCAL FILMMAKERS HONORED AT COMPETITION
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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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Every Monday morning, two familiar faces stroll into the Delano Senior Center.
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MEALS ON WHEELS: BUCH AND DALBEC DELIVER MEALS FOR 25 YEARS
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By Kelsey Linden
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At age 37, Delano graduate Megan (Johnson) Zucaro recently competed in Frisco, Tx. against 22 other wives and mothers for the title of Mrs. Texas 2008.
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Delano GRADUATE BECOMES MISS TEXAS
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By Kelsey Linden
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Delano appears cheery and anxious as Independence Day rapidly approaches.
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liGHTING UP THE SKY
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By Kelsey Linden
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Looking to help a few lost animals at a time, Amy Stewart of Delano, along with Elaine Peterson from Pug Rescue, have worked locally to foster pugs – and will be continuing that effort with a garage sale in Delano to raise funds for the dogs this weekend.
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OPERATION PUG RESCUE
​ADDING UP THE CONTINUOUS VICTORIES: DELANO SCHOOL'S MATH TEAM REMAINS UNDEFEATED
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By Kelsey Linden
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Some people own animals as pets, but Delano High School student Katie Gregg and her mother, Paula, work side-by-side as handlers to show and breed their Cairn terriers.
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KATIE GREGG FINISHES HER CAIRN TERRIER AT ST. PAUL SPECIALTY
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By Kelsey Linden
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Driving along Highway 12, each person can recognize the familiar red sign that reads “Juke Box.”
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THE JUKE BOX: BRINGING A LITTLE UPTOWN TO DOWNTOWN
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By Kelsey Linden
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Happily greeting his friends as he wheels on by, Ray Knapp is more than glad to be at the Golden Living Center in Delano
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RESIDENT FINDS HAPPINES IN LOCAL NURSING HOME
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By Kelsey Linden
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The third Saturday of every month is a special morning for each organization that walks through the Delano Applebee’s doors, but the co-workers are left with an even greater feeling of joy and compassion towards others.
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APPLEBEE'S: GIVING WHAT THEY CAN EVERY MONTH
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By Kelsey Linden
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Delano graduate Cole Mathisen recently won a College Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts for science and television newscasts.
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DELANO GRADUATE WINS COLLEGE EMMY
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By Kelsey Linden
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A sigh of relief falls over Lecia Connors as tax season comes to its end.
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RELOCATING THEIR BUSINESS TO DOWNTOWN DELANO
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By Kelsey Linden
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“Doing good is not something special – it’s how the world should be,” said 11-year-old Bayan Pineda as he stroked foster dog Miles’s fur.
mAN'S BESTFRIEND
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By Kelsey Linden
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Traveling to China never seemed at all scary or far-fetched to 24-year-old Missie Kittok.
TEACHING HER LANGUAGE TO THE CHINESE CULTURE
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By Kelsey Linden
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Different from any other play in high school, the one-act is a competition where schools all around the area put their acting skills to the test.
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ALL ABOUT THE ACTING: DELANO'S ONE-ACT CREW
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By Kelsey Linden
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After years and years of working as God’s servant, Dorothy Elliot continues to serve the Lord at the Golden Living Center of Delano.
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93 YEARS OF LEADING THE WORLD TO CHRIST
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By Kelsey Linden
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Loss is hard.
Expecting loss is even harder.
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AN UNEXPECTED FATE LEADS TO AN EXPECTED BENEFIT
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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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Walking hand-in-hand with her best friend through the dimly lit halls of Delano High School, a smile widens across her face as she laughs and waves to all who pass her by.
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THE SMILE THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
DELANO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY'S SPRING SOCIAL SET TO A DIFFERENT TONE THIS YEAR
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By Kelsey Linden
Staff Writer
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A large number of twins converged the campus of Delano Schools on a daily basis
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seEING DOUBLE IN DELANO
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By Kelsey Linden
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A person who joins Jaycees is a person who wants the best opportunities for leadership development, volunteerism, and community service.
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MARTIN BAUMAN RECEIVES ONE OF JAYCEES HIGHEST HONOR
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By Kelsey Linden
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Since 1996, Jim Herzog of Delano has been chaperoning people to the miraculous location of Medjugorje, located in Bosnia.
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DELANO TO MEDJUGORIE
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By Kelsey Linden
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Each time Delano’s Joy Stoeckmann steps into the show ring with her playful white German shepherd, Millie, a burst of excitement fills her lungs as she takes one step closer to her dream.
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FOLLOWING HER HEART TO THE SHOW RING
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By Kelsey Linden
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Every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 until 6 p.m., the Delano Farmers Market vendors come to set up their stands by Flippin’ Bill’s. But, how much work do these farmers and gardeners really do in order to provide the freshest produce?
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THE FRESHEST PRODUCE IN DELANO
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By Kelsey Linden
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Do you ever wake up with back pain or neck pain? Do you wish your body felt like it did 10 years ago. Maybe even 20?
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NEW CHIROPRACTIC BUSINESS IN TOWN
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By Kelsey Linden
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For years, mother and daughter have enjoyed horses and growing up on their family’s horse farm, but only a few months ago did they find themselves in a situation that would truly bring them joy and success.
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Equestrian Outfitters Under New Ownership
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By Kelsey Linden
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Often, many contemplate what they might like to do during their retirement years.
Some move to Arizona or Florida and enjoy the sunshine, however Caroll Solberg wanted to own a little gift and speciality shop.
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A 'Lil' Gift Shop' Opens in Downtown Delano
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By Kelsey Linden
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Christmas can be one of the busiest times of the year. With Christmas shopping, cleaning, and baking cookies, sometimes it’s hard to remember what the season really is about.
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The Desire to Paint: Tom Triplett Shares His Love of Oil Painting
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By Kelsey Linden
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Six days a week, Julie McDonald-Lundgren walks into Snap Fitness in Delano with an eagerness to exercise to fuel her body with energy.
WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT? SHE CAN HELP
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By Kelsey Linden
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It is always fun watching old family videos. However, there are some who prefer to remain behind the camera.
behind the camera with gwen briesemeister
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By Kelsey Linden
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Everyone has a list of tasks that they want to complete during their time here on earth.
For Mary Ann Johnson, pottery was at the top of the list.
Johnson's Hidden Talent on the Pottery Wheel
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By Kelsey Linden
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We live in a world where technology is continuously advancing, yet some, like Randy and Colleen Klaers, prefer to keep the small treasures of life simple.
Take a Ride in the Horse and Buggy with the Klaers
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By Kelsey Linden
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Everyone is called to live their life a certain way. Often, people grow up, go to school, get married, and raise a family. However, it’s not hard to recognize that priests live their lives a little differently.
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becoming a priest
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By Kelsey Linden
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Since 2005, Delano National Honor Society (NHS) students have not only had the privilege of traveling to China over spring break, but also, they were each able to host a Chinese student in their own homes.
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WElcome to minnesota
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By Kelsey Linden
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For some, horses are just like any other animal, but for others, they are a hobby, an avenue for stress relief, a sport, a way of life.
For Judy Jensen, co-owner with Todd Perkins of Center Pointe Training Stable, horses are her life.
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Center Pointe: The Love of Riding a Horse
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By Kelsey Linden
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Christmas can be one of the busiest times of the year. With Christmas shopping, cleaning, and baking cookies, sometimes it’s hard to remember what the season really is about..
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St. Peter's Catholic Church Performs 'Messiah'