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Reprinted with permission from the KRHCC February 2023 newsletter Welcome to Mookomaani-ziibi, MN 55609 I am quite embarrassed to say that after living in Knife River (KR) for more than fifty years I had no idea of KR’s early Indigenous history other that the name Knife River evolved from the Ojibwe word “Mookomaaniziibi” meaning “river with sharp stones”. I also did not know that as late as 1800 there was a summer Ojibwe village on Granite Point (forms the west entry to the marina), which is just a block from where Mary and I live! The Indigenous history of Knife River might have been lost had it not been for Todd Lindahl, KRHCC ace historian and archeologist, who recorded this very important part of KR history and now shares it with readers of the KRHCC newsletter.

Really, a Splash: what with the snow and slush. Still Chamber members were not deterred from attending on of the most important Lake County Chamber of Commerce events of the year.

Nancy retires! Nancy Anselment-Olson has been with Friends of Finland for a long time. She started as one of the original board members when the organization was formed back in 2007, and was hired as the Building Manager (which became the Operations Lead position) a few years later, after the Clair Nelson Center was built.

The historic Green Door Smelt Fry returns to Beaver Bay on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. Featuring all-you-caneat fried smelt using the original Green Door recipe dating back to the first smelt fry hosted by the Beaver Bay Fire Department in 1958 along with a basket of tartar sauce, coleslaw, potato chips, and that classic carton of orange drink. Fried smelt will be served from 11:00am-3:00pm followed by barbecue from Baptism River Barbecue Co. through dinner. This family friendly event will include live music all day on the outdoor stage, inflatable bouncy castle and obstacle course for kids, raffles, drawings, prizes, a silent auction, and beverage samples from Knob Creek.

Dinner for two with this creamy and comforting dish. Ingredients - 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta - ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces - 1 small onion, halved & sliced - 4 garlic cloves, minced - 2 tbsp.

On a recent Bridge to Health survey for our region, people indicated icy or snowy walkways, lack of discipline, and program costs make it hard to be active. If you’re a senior, Bone Builders classes might be for you!

This coffee cake is special enough to enjoy as a dinner dessert. Ingredients - 1 yellow cake mix, divided - 1 cup flour - 1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast - 2/3 cup warm water (120-130 degrees) - 2 eggs, lightly beaten.