Hi! I grew up in the Twin Cities, but I consider myself to be citified small town country. Radio has taken me to northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. I am married to a great guy and we have 3 cats (or maybe they have us, we're not sure)! I volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Healthy Seniors and the local food shelf. I also try to give a bit to the Humane Society. Reading, Quilting and Sudoku are a few of my hobbies. Sports are cool too! I enjoy playing golf (the real kind, not video) and listen to or watch most of the rest...especially baseball. Go Twins!
Lisa Marie
One-Hit Wonder: The Nashville Teens
Formed in 1962 and still recording: The Nashville Teens, according to their website.
Surrey 1962, Ray Phillips and Arthur Sharp form two bands into one, becoming The Nashville Teens and have two lead singers. Barrie Jenkins was on drums and John Hawkens on keyboards...
Lisa’s Logic: Trees Within the Plant
We received a citronella plant as a gift a number of years ago. Yep, the stuff that is to keep those pesky mosquitoes is actually a plant and it smells just like the candles and wipes, too. What is really cool, the plant will grow pretty little purple flowers during the summer...
Dodge Center Events this Weekend
From the Dodge Center city website, there will be a fish fry on Friday and the Lions breakfast this Sunday.
On Friday, March 18, the St. John's Catholic Women are sponsoring the 11th annual All You Can Eat Fish Fry from 4-7:30PM. It will be at the Dodge Center American Legion, 401 W...
Firsts for Women in History
March is Women's History Month. Here are some women who are famous for being first in their field.
Edith Wharton wrote the novel The Age of Innocence in 1920. The following year, Wharton was the first woman to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize...
Living Well Workshops in Owatonna
There are many who live with chronic health conditions and that includes diabetes, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, depression, multiple sclerosis and others, according to a press release from Allina Health.
Good medical care is one portion of living well...
Minnesota Historical Society Awards Grants
The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded $295,192 in Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants to 34 recipients in 20 counties, according to a press release. The quarterly grants of up to $10,000 were awarded on February 19 and will help nonprofit and educational/tribal organizations preserve and share the history of Minnesota...
No Fun like Snow Fun at KRFO
Boy we have had some nice weather, and it looks like we will get more. Of course, Mother Nature likes to remind us that is not quite spring yet and throws in a cool day. We have had some fabulous days to get out and hurry the snow away. Let's throw snowballs while we still can...
Lisa’s Logic: Full of Hot Air
While at work I just happened to look up in the sky and what did I spy with my little eye? A bright sunny blue sky with a single hot air balloon floating along. It was cool. I told account exec Rich Will and we both went outside. Me with my camera and Rich with his phone...
Owatonna DECA Students in Minneapolis
Owatonna DECA adviser Scott Pierce sent an update on the 59 Owatonna DECA students at the State Career Development Conference in Minneapolis that took place Sunday, March 6, to Tuesday, March 8.
The conference has more than 50 events that focus on entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, marketing and related fields...
Signs of Spring Everywhere in Southern Minnesota
One sign we look for to mean spring, of course, is the first robin. I have not seen one yet. With this nice weather, they will be here soon. Other sure signs would be flowers: iris, daffodils and tulips. Really the signs are everywhere. Here are a few more:
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