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A growing appreciation for the open sky

I grew up in the woods, surrounded by the birches, spruce and pines of northern Minnesota. For me, being surrounded by trees is a comfort. It feels like home. 

Horses and nature promote healing at Rock Ranch near Hills

Since founding Rock Ranch as a nonprofit organization in 2016, Marie LaRock is still building on the vision she saw for her grandparents’ farm located west of Hills.

Menu at Generations

Monday, March 2: Baked pork chop, pork gravy, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Half-Priced Day sponsored by Cattnach Insurance.

Keep practicing

I have loved watching the winter Olympics. I really don’t have a “favorite sport” because all of them are fun to watch.

Danny Deutsch

Danny Deutsch, of Kanaranzi, Minnesota, died on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Doniver Peterson

With full hearts, we remember Doniver Harold Peterson, 89, of Greeley, Colorado, who passed away peacefully at Grace Pointe Senior Care Facility on February 15, 2026. Doniver was a gentle, steady presence in the lives of all who knew him and always ready with a warm smile.

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