STAFF REPORT A Community Northernaire Fire Relief Dinner is being planned, following “a movement afoot by concerned individuals, local churches, community organizations and business representatives… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Doug and Jan Bohman, like a lot of folks, live on the lake. But they don’t just live on the lake, they live ON the lake.
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LBeager@cherryroad.com A fire last week destroyed Northernaire Houseboats and clean up lead to the discover of an 85-year-old woman’s body. Her daughter, one of the owners of the business, was injured trying to save her.
Owen Wherley scores, helping his team, “Bikini Bottom Ballers” become runner-up champions in the Mens Division last Saturday at the 2022 International Falls Bass Championship. Members of the team are Owen Wherley, Gage Wherley, Dakota Hoppe and Nathan Kennedy.
To the editor, A letter to the Minnesota Legislative District 3A voters: Whenever I have contacted Rep. Rob Ecklund, our representative in the Minnesota State Legislature, I have been impressed by his responsiveness and follow- up.
“Scooby” is a male mixed breed (possibly pit/great Dane). He is about 2.5-3 years old and weighs 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.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) of every 10 pounds of food produced in the U.S., 3-4 pounds are wasted. The average American consumer throws away 1 pound of food each day. That’s about 365 pounds per year! It’s surprisingly easy to reduce food waste. The first step: ignoring the dates on most packaged food: “use by”; “best by”; “sell by”; etc. Those phrases are intended to assist inventory control and marketing by food retailers. Unlike nutritional information on prepared food packages, they are not required by federal law. (According to the U.S.D.A, the only food legally required to carry an expiration date is baby formula.) Placing dates on packaged food items is voluntary. “Best by “’ or “use by” dates indicate only when the food’s flavor or texture is at its peak. However, as long as the food is stored properly, it should remain wholesome for a week after the “best by” date. The U.S.D.A. states that eggs are good from 3-5 weeks after you put them in the refrigerator. They recommend putting them in the coldest part of your refrigerator. “Use by” dates are commonly seen on dairy products. As long as those products are properly refrigerated, they can be safely consumed up to a week beyond the “use by” date. “Sell by” dates are, obviously, for the retailer’s use. They appear on foods such as fresh meat. Proper refrigeration or freezing will render the food safe after the “sell by” date. What about home grown foods? Property harvesting and storing will maximize availability for later consumption and minimize waste. The University of Minnesota Extension Office has great information on harvesting and storing a variety of vegetables and fruits. Find it online at: https://extension. umn.edu/plantingand- growing-guides/ harvesting-and-storing- home-garden-vegetables Over time, most unused food becomes unpalatable and/or unsafe. But it still may be an asset. If you compost your kitchen sc
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