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A video by the DNR aims to educate anglers about how to properly handle large fish during catch-and-release. Being properly equipped and understanding how to handle a large fish is critical to ensuring the fish’s survival after release.

RECIPE

OF THE WEEK Pigs in a Blanket Leftover mashed potatoes or instant Hot dogs Cheese Chili Powder Cut hot dogs lengthwise and fill with mashed potatoes. Slice cheese and layer on top.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

Editor’s Note: What started as a project titled “Angels Among Us” has evolved into something so much more than we originally anticipated. We put out the call asking for nominations of people in our communities who go above and beyond for others, with overwhelming response. What resulted is a new concept - a new weekly series called “Building Community” with a focus on how our community members from all walks of life are building the kind of community they want to live in, whether its through small things, or very large life changing things. It’s about inspiring ideas in others we may not have considered, and hearing words of encouragement from those who have overcome their own challenges to become more involved in our communities. To tell us about someone you know that’s helping to build community, send an email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday–Resurrection of the dead at Jesus’ death.

St. Matthew records an amazing event which took place at the time of Jesus’ death on the cross: “And the graves were opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised.” (Matthew 27:52-53) This remarkable verse hearkens back to Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones made alive (Ezekiel 37). Yes, the cross with the dead Jesus on it looks terrible, but don’t miss what that moment meant for you, forever. Look, death is done in! Jesus’ death has undone death. Even graves break open! Even the dead saints come to life! Like fans rushing on to the court after the last second three-point shot wins the game, the saints souls rush out of heaven’s cheering section and into their bodies, their bodies break out of death and will climb out of their graves. Not as fearful mummies, or half-dead zombies, but fully-alive Saints. Holy, alive in Christ, because Jesus conquered death for them and for all the world. Notice, even these living again saints patiently wait in their graves until Christ Jesus the first fruits comes out of His. But Jesus’ death makes them alive.

National Public Health Week is April 3-9

A message from Countryside Public Health: The past few years have challenged and changed each of us, our communities, and the field of public health in numerous ways. This week, during National Public Health Week, we CELEBRATE the resiliency and strength of our communities, our many wonderful partners, our Board of Directors, our great staff, and all the amazing residents who choose to make their homes in these communities.

Live Well, Age Wisely

Typically Minnesota ranks high on all sorts of charts, whether it’s for US Census participation or quality of life. So I was a little disappointed when I read we are ranked 39th in SNAPAccess.

Montevideo Arts & Event News

April blizzards bring May lizards. I know that’s not funny, but … will we ever see spring flowers or showers for that matter? This winter season’s last episode is a real nail-biter! Buried deep in the remaining snow are creative souls busy at work on their projects.

Red Cross and PEANUTS: Be Kind, give blood in April

During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross is joining forces with PEANUTS as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind! We rely on the kindness of volunteer donors every day to ensure blood is available when patients need it.