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* Minnesota is known as the state with 10,000 lakes. However, we actually have 11,842 lakes.

* President Donald J. Trump made an appearance in the holiday movie, “Home Alone 2.”

* There are 201 Mud Lakes, 154 Long Lakes, and 123 Rice Lakes.

* High heeled shoes were originally created for men. * Remember the Zubaz pant? That U.S. fashion craze

was started in Roseville, MN. * Theword“orange”wasfirstusedtodescribethefruit,

not the color.* The Minnesota State Fair food with the most calories

is ……….the fried candy bars.* Up to 12 million Dum Dums are made every single

day.* Teddy Roosevelt spoke at The Minnesota State Fair in

1901. “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”* Mount Rushmore almost featured the heads of

famous American West heroes. Such as Buffalo Bill Cody. However, the sculptor argued that the subjects should be more recognizable.

* Beer is one of the oldest recorded recipes in the world. Documentation of this beverage dates back to around 5,000BC and ancient Egyptians.

* In our beautiful state, we have 67 state parks. Fort Snelling welcomes 959,859 annually. Gooseberry Falls welcomes 598,889 annually. Itasca welcomes 512,352 annually. Interstate welcomes 307,729 annually.* Bubble Wrap was originally intended to be used as

3D wallpaper. * In 1924, what we know as WCCO, introduced the new brandBettyCrockerontheradio’sfirstcookingshow.WCCO used to be called WLAG and was owned by the Washburn Crosby Company, forerunner of General Mills.

* Agroupofflamingosiscalleda“flamboyance.”* Water skiing was experienced on Lake Pepin by Ralph Samuelson.Afishermanwhoconvincedhisbrotherto pull him behind a motorboat while he stood on two 8-foot pine boards.

* At just 135 words, George Washington’s second inaugural address remains the shortest ever delivered.

* The Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills have made the most trips to the Super Bowl without a victory.

* A single cow can make roughly 200,000 glasses of milk in a lifetime.

* The Greyhound Bus Company originated in Hibbing. In 1914, Swedish immigrant Carl Eric Wickman began taking miners from Hibbing to Alice for 15 cents a ride. The service eventually turned into the Greyhound Bus Co.

* The U.S. Supreme Court has it’s own private basketball court. It’s nicknamed, “The Highest Court in the Land.”

* SPAM, made by Hormel shipped over one-hundred million pounds of their lunch meat to Allied troops during WWII.

* The Cookie Monster has a real name. It’s Sid.* NorthwestAirlineswasthefirstairlinetobansmokingontheirflightsin1988.

* There’s a village in Norway called Hell, and it freezes over every winter.

* Minnesota baseball commentator Halsey Hal was the firsttosay,“HolyCow,”duringabaseballbroadcast.

* Grover Cleveland was both the 22nd and 24th U.S. President. He is the only man to have been elected to non-consecutive presidential terms.

SHOP OUR CHRISTMAS TREESThis year our Christmas trees will feature“wants and wishes” for families in need. You’llfindourtreesinthewalk-upareas of the banks. Please pick atag off the tree, shop and bringit back unwrapped or in a gift bagwith the tag attached. We thankyou as well as those in need.

JANUARYVIRTUAL TRAVEL SHOWHIGHLIGHTING TULIP TIMEON THE RHINE via ZOOMJanuary 19th5:30pmCheck out this fabulous trip from the comforts of your own home. Please email or call and I’ll forward the invitation and link to you. This trip is in 2022, however, we are offering free airfare if you book your trip prior to March 31st.

40 DAY FLORIDA TOUR WITH35 NIGHTS ON PANAMA CITY BEACHJanuary 23rd-March 3rdStarting at $3,795 Please RSVP ImmediatelyThis bus trip will escort us right to the sunshine state. We’ll enjoy 35 days on the beach at a wonderful oceanfront condo in Panama City. Edgewater Resort overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and offers 3 golf courses, 12 tennis courts, pools, and lush landscapes. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, one or two bedrooms and a washer and dryer for your convenience. Shuttles will be available for shopping, church services and a few special outings.

FEBRUARYDESERT OASIS & SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA NATIONAL PARKSFebruary 21st-28th

$2,795 Double$3,645 Single

Las Vegas welcomes us with atrip to Hoover Dam and the Mob

We wish you a veryMerry Christmas!

Museum. We’ll head towards Death Valley and stop at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Death Valley National Park and the famous Zabriskie Point. The next two nights

are spent in Palm Springs. We’ll tour the city and hear stories about the town’s most famous residents and their colorful

past. While we’re in Palm Springs we’ll take the Palm

Springs Aerial Tram and then travel to Temecula for wine tasting. We’ll end the tour in San Diego after a delightful harbor cruise and farewell dinner.

MARCHTRAVEL SHOW HIGHLIGHTINGTULIP TIME ON THE RHINEMarch 23rd5:30pmPlease RSVP by March 19thHopefully we can host this travel show in person. We were set to sail in April of 2020 and we had to reschedule. We’ll highlight this fantastic trip complete with colorful pictures.

MAYNASHVILLE, SMOKY MOUNTAINS& BLUEGRASSMay 12th-19th$3,025 Double $4,000 SingleOurflightbringsus to Louisville, Kentucky where we’ll spend our firstthreenights.Here we’ll tour Churchill Downs, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. What fun we’ll have at the Kentucky Horse Park too. Then we’re off to the Smoky Mountains and the Biltmore Estate. Our trip ends in Nashville where we’ll stay at the beautiful Opryland Hotel and check out all the attractions in music town.

JUNEIDAHO ADVENTURE(A LEWIS & CLARK DISCOVERY)June 6th -12th$2,995 Double $3,945 SingleThis brand-new adventure begins at the famous Coeur d’Alene Resort where we’ll spendthefirsttwonights.Youcan try your luck at the silver mine in Wallace before we feast at the historic Rider Ranch with a steak cookout. We’ll learn all about Lewis and Clark at

Starting at $4,029depending on cabin selectionFor over 100 years, Alaska has attracted visitors from all over the world. They came to explore the wonders of the great land, abundant wildlife and breathtaking beauty. We begin our tour in Fairbanks and we’ll head to Denali National Park for a couple days before boarding the ship in Whittier. We’ll sail for seven days on Princess Cruise Line with stops at Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. We’ll depart from Vancouver.

OCTOBER LANDSCAPES & LIGHTHOUSES OFCOASTAL MAINE featuring FIVE NIGHTS IN KENNEBUNKPORTOctober 9th-15th$2,999 Double $3,199 SingleThis fantastic fall trip begins in Boston with a city tour and a tour of Fenway Park. We’ll then head to Portland, Maine for a little leisure time at the Old Port Historic District before venturing to Cape Elizabeth. Here we’ll enjoy the Old Portland Head Lighthouse & Museum.OurnextdayisfilledwiththeWeddingCakeHouse, the Seashore Trolley Museum Ogunquit, Perkins Cove and the Casco Bay Cruise. Our evening ends with a lobster clambake. Before we leave, we’ll cruise the White Mountains.

DECEMBER MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITYCHRISTMAS MARKETSDecember 2nd-7th$2,495 Double $3,145 SingleUpon arrival in Montreal, we’ll transfer to the historic Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Be sure to pack a big tote bag because the shopping is off the charts at the Underground City and Christmas Market. The next day, we’ll board the Via Rail Canada for a relaxing train ride to Quebec City. Here, we’ll tour the Albert Gilles Copper Museum and Montmorency Falls.

APRIL 2022TULIP TIME ON THEJEWELS OF THE RHINEApril 27th- May 7th Starting at $4,449 depending on your cabin selectionVirtual travel show on January 19th at 5:30please contact Kim for the link.Live travel show on March 23rd at 5:30 Main BankPlease RSVP by March 19thUpon arrival in Zurich, we’ll transfer to our hotel in Lucerne to begin our Swiss adventure.We’ll board the river boat on dayfour after seeing all the beautifulsights in Lucerne. Our ports ofcall include: Breisach, Heidelberg,Koblenz and Cologne in Germany.Strasbourg, France and Amsterdam in theNetherlands. Exceptional inclusions: 23 meals, airport transfers,first-classservice,allgratuitiesincluded,theKeukenhof Gardens, shore excursions, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, personal listening devices for shore excursions, complimentary regional wines and beer.

the Lewis and Clark Discovery. On day four, the great Idaho outdoors awaits. Hold tight to your hat as we experience the narrated speedy Salmon River jetboat tour. We’ll journey through the Sawtooth Mountains and spend our last two nights in Sun Valley.

SIX RAILS of COLORADOJune 18th-26th$4399 Double, $3369 SingleWe’ll experience six scenic rail excursions following historic routes of the old west:Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Our eyes will be open to the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park and Gunnison National Park. Along the way, we’ll also tour the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Garden of Gods Park with its unique red sandstone formations.

MAJESTIC CANADIAN ROCKIESwith BANFF, LAKE LOUISE& GLACIER NATIONAL PARKJune 20th-26th$3,445 Double $4,135 SingleCalgaryisourfirststopwherewe’lldinewithourfellow travelers.In the morning, we’ll drive westinto the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. After entering Banff National Park, we’ll visit the Lake Louise ski area and ride a ski lift for an exceptional view. Athabasca Glacier and IcefieldsParkwayarenextontheitinerary.We’llspendafree day in Banff, then we’re off to Bar U Ranch. This is one of the oldest ranches in Alberta. The scenery continues as we enter Waterton Lakes National Park. Our last full day is spent in the amazing Glacier National Park. We’ll board the famous “Red Jammers” for a fun ride on the “Going-to-the-Sun” highway. We’ll return home from Calgary after our motor coach skirts us along the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

AUGUSTHEART OF ALASKA CRUISEAugust 21st-September 1st

Notes from Kim...Hello my friends. Who’s ready for Christmas? I was chatting with the big guy in the red suit and he informed me that we’ve all made the nice list this year. Whew, I was worried about a couple of you! We’ve all been spending time at home with our families and making new memories in this challenging year. That got me thinking of family traditions and how fun and important they are. The joys of putting up the tree, wrestling with the lights, and tree trimming. Unwrapping the cherished ornaments your children and/or grandchildren made and the ornaments that marked a special occasion in your life. They seem to be more treasured the older we get. Soon it’s going to be time for the holiday baking. We makethesamecookieseveryyearandonlyatChristmastime.AnotherflavorfultraditioninourfamilyistheSwedishmeatball. They show up in some form every year. It could be as an appetizer or my mother’s favorite, the jumbo 3lb meatball that you can’t lift with a fork. They are served in a green crockpot with the mismatched lid that is older than my children. However, we all look forward to them and there’s no need for the Tupperware because there won’t be a ball left! Here is this prized recipe:

This year has taught us all a lot about what matters and reminded us to be thankful for the goodness and blessings in our lives. We are inspired by the creativity, the dedication and the optimism we have seen at a time that has been anything but normal. So in this season of gratitude, we want you to know we are grateful for you, our loyal friends, and customers. We wish you and yours nothing but goodness in the new year. Merry Christmas,

Kim

SWEDISH MEATBALLS

2 lb ground beef 1 tsp salt1-1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp ginger1 package Lipton dry onion soup mix garlic powder to taste (save 1TBSP for the gravy) salt and pepper to tasteMix well and shape into ball form. Bake on a cookie sheet for 1/2 hour or so.Place in crockpot or casserole. Mix a can of cream of mushroom soup with the left over Lipton dry onion soup and pour over the meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees until done or plug in the crockpot for a couple hours. I double the sauce for the meatballs. Enjoy!!