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Donations to food bank in Minneapolis stolen

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis food pantry is scrambling to feed nearly 200 families after more than 1,500 pounds of donations were stolen. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:30 am

Columnists

What’s all the rush at this time of year?

I missed Black Friday. I missed Cyber Monday and all the rest of the frenetic buying that occurred on those days. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 19, 2011 10:06 am

Columnists

Welcome to Christmas in the empty nest

A tradition is a ritual or a belief passed down from generation to generation. We have family traditions, religious traditions, community traditions and national traditions. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 12, 2011 9:48 am

Columnists

Squirrels are taking over the Midwest

I don’t like things that go bump in the night. I have an old house, and old houses have a lot of bumps in the ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 5, 2011 10:22 am

Columnists

When an extrovert becomes introverted

I almost forgot to write my column this week. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 7:24 am

Columnists

Iowa already is in the Christmas spirit

Iowa is an interesting state. It seems every time I visit my son in Iowa I become aware of unusual things happening. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, November 21, 2011 9:13 am

Columnists

Does stress makes the world go ’round?

The world thrives on stress. I don’t. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, November 14, 2011 9:10 am

Columnists

Life is a lot like getting lost in a parking lot

I get lost easily. Let me qualify that by saying I get lost easily in parking lots, corn mazes, hallways in big buildings and my ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, November 7, 2011 9:17 am

Columnists

The ghosts of Halloween past are out

The ghosts and goblins are on the street, looking to scare us to pick up a treat. Halloween is here, a day for fun. Watch ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, October 31, 2011 1:02 pm

Columnists

Valued cousin left many cherished gifts

“Appreciate what you have before time teaches you to appreciate what you had.” This quote by an unknown source has been rattling through my mind, ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, October 24, 2011 9:34 am

Columnists

I prefer paper mail over electronic mail

I love my mailwoman. She delivers my mail through sleet and snow and pouring rain. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, October 17, 2011 9:14 am

Columnists

I don’t like having my picture taken

A picture is worth a thousand words. That phrase has been around a long time. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, October 10, 2011 9:19 am

Columnists

Sam, the beloved pooch, finds a new home

We no longer have Sam our faithful pooch to entertain us. Sam found a new loving home with people that do not have allergies. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, October 3, 2011 8:59 am

Columnists

Lying in bed, reading the newspaper

I opened the front door. I peeked my head out the door and peered down the street. Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, September 26, 2011 9:09 am

COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT

TV commercials need more censorship

I don’t get embarrassed easily. After all, what is there left to be embarrassed about after dropping the metal collection plate in church that is ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, September 19, 2011 9:32 am

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