June is my favorite gardening month! The peonies are blooming, I’m planting flowers and vegetable seeds and envisioning the fresh vegetables that will grow and the flowers that will bloom. The world is green and colorful where it once was all white. This year, June in northern Minnesota has been sunny with good rain for our gardens. Seeds have germinated and young plants are growing quickly.
Ingredients: • 3.4 oz Cheesecake flavored instant pudding • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature • 8 oz whipped topping • ⅔ cup milk • 10 oz mini marshmallows • 1 cup sliced strawberries • 1 cup fresh blueberries • 1 cup fresh raspberries Instuctions: • In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, whipped topping, cream cheese, and milk until smooth. • Add the marshmallows to the cheesecake dressing and stir to evenly mix.
“Scooby” is a male mixed breed (possibly pit/ great Dane). He is about 2.5-3 years and weighs 45-50 pounds. He is very playful and willing to learn. He is a little skinny for his size, but he is doing great. He loves everyone. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and age-appropriate shots prior to the final adoption. For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the BHS holding facility at 218-283-9276. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ Support the Borderland Humane Society by sending donations to: Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: Tuesday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.
District 5 - Eveleth area Monday CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending time this past week working at the Port of Entry in International Falls, patrolling area forest roads for ATV activity, working AIS enforcement and checking anglers on area lakes and rivers. Enforcement action taken this past week consisted of walleye/ northern pike overlimits, transporting fish without skin patches, and failing to remove drain plugs.
This is a little late in the season, but there is still time to attract pollinators to your flower and food gardens. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are essential for a thriving garden.
Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends - I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Originally, they’d asked my husband to be a groomsman.
Michael, “Mike” or “Curly Moe” Herman passed away on June 15, 2022 at the age of 66 in Duluth, Minnesota with his family by his side. His battle with health issues over the years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Mike came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Dwayne Clarence Mannausau, 72, of International Falls, Minnesota died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society – International Falls. Dwayne was born on May 14, 1950 in International Falls, to parents, Clarence and Linnea (Ekstrom) Mannausau.
David P. Mastin, born 7/21/53 entered into everlasting life 6/17/22 in the early morning hours while in hospice care at The Emeralds in Grand Rapids, MN. At 68 years young our beloved ‘Uncle Dave’ made his final departure from this world as we know it. A life filled with trials and triumphs, travels and adventures, and his final days becoming family to those who call Big Falls home. Although born in Arcata, CA, he and his brothers grew up in Int’l Falls, MN. Prior to settling in Big Falls, Dave enjoyed living in other beautiful states such as New Mexico and Oregon. Most knew Dave for his talent in the arts; painting beautiful scenery, carving amazing wood sculptures, creating stunning tapestries, designing wonderful jewelry plus so much more. His art talents were endless. Dave is now rejoined with his parents, Obie and Doris Mastin, and his older brothers Dennis ‘Gino’ and John C. Mastin, all whom he loved and missed. He and John had a bet about who would be last, perhaps that $10 has been paid in full now. He leaves behind many family and friends. Closest to him, his nephew Garrett Mastin, who holds many memories of learning uncle Dave’s spaghetti recipes and taking in many airings of MN Viking football games and hunting together. In addition his other nephews Richard and John L Mastin and nieces Jennifer Tessen (Mastin), Angi Raukohl (Mastin), Jina Huth (Mastin), Brenda Brackin, Jodi Cook (Mastin), sister-in-law Carolyn Mastin Canaday, plus several cousins and great nephews and nieces. Also, his two adult children formerly from International Falls, MN. His son Adam Mastin and children Walker and Harley currently in Oregon and his daughter Crystal Mastin Brown and her children Austin, Elijah, Alex and Elisa in Arizona. And certainly not least he also leaves behind many friends who’ve become like family to him; Nita Peterson, Brett Ripley, Rahn Hill, Jeff Johnson and others. To those of us he leaves behind, we’ll forever remember Dave as ‘funky unky’ earning that name from his nephew John because at a young age he thought uncle Dave ‘looked pretty cool with his fro and bell bottoms’. We also remember him as ‘the family Richard Prior’ earning that name from his great skill at making us laugh with excellent jokes and stories until we wet our pants. An estate sale / friends and family get together will be held on Sunday, July 3rd from 10am-2pm at “Dave’s Place” 6861 Cnty Hwy 31, Big Falls, MN followed by drinks, remembrance and celebration of life at the Big Falls Municipal Liquor Store. All those who would like to attend are welcome. Family would love to know your favorite story (stories) with or about Dave. Please feel free to include them if giving a card, thank you very much for your condolences and sharings.
Robert Matthew Thomson, 70, passed away on June 14, 2022 at Halifax Health Hospice in Edgewater, FL. Bob is survived by his wife Faye, his daughter Jill (Tim) DeLong and grandson Callum of St Cloud, MN, his son Parr (Cecilia) Thomson of Nashville, TN, sisters Mary Jane Thomson Swarts and Patricia Bea (Thomson) Tersteeg, and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Dorothy (Miller) Thomson and nephew Robert Tersteeg. Bob was born in Minneapolis and moved to International Falls at an early age. He attended St Thomas Catholic School and graduated from Falls High School in 1969. He attended Rainy River Jr College and graduated from U of MN-Minneapolis with a BS in Civil Engineering. Bob had a successful career in highway/heavy construction and was a Registered Professional Engineer in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida.