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1. Smash Mouth smashing records?
Hey now you may think you re a rock star, but Smash Mouth IS a rock star. They re playing Down By the Riverside on Sunday. Will they smash attendance records? Monday s e-paper will have details. 2 .
What a melon!
A farmers market vendor tells food columnist Holly Ebel how to pick the perfect watermelon. Plus, we share a few recipes for what to do with the magnificent melon once you get it home. Check out Tuesday s Life section for more.
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What lengths for love
On Tuesday we ll tell the story about a local couple. It s a love story they were high school sweethearts, married other people but found their way back to each other and a story of perseverance. He needs a kidney and she will be his donor.
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1. Under his spell
How do you spell accomplished ? That s what we d call Isaac Ahn, who competed in this year s Scripps Spelling Bee. We ll spell out his accomplishments on Tuesday. 2 .
Having the congressman s ear
Rep. Jim Hagedorn is listening to 1st District voters, holding a townhall meeting in each county in the district. We ll tell you what Winona County voters talked about on Thursday.
3. Camper cooking
Curious how RV enthusiasts prep and cook meals on the go, food columnist Holly Ebel toured a few models and talked to a couple owners about what works for them. Check out Tuesday s Life section for more.
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1. The end is in sight
As state lawmakers work toward the end of their session at the Capitol, we ll look Tuesday at the biggest issues yet to be resolved. 2 .
Dresses and tuxes
It s prom season. But what do you do when the official prom doesn t look familiar? On Tuesday, we pop in on an alternative prom.
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A popular bunch
With the farmers market back outdoors and asparagus now in season, it s a great time to learn a little more about the stalky vegetable. Food columnist Holly Ebel teaches the basics and shares a few recipes.
Ingredients for roasted asparagus, including pepper, olive oil, fresh lemon, garlic, salt and asparagus, placed on a baking sheet Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Rochester. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread crumbs
Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan. Set aside. Boil macaroni until tender. Drain and set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in saucepan over low/medium heat. Stir in flour, and stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Add cream cheese, two cups of the cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Stir over low heat until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth.
Add macaroni to the cheese mixture, and transfer to greased pan. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheddar over the top. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir into bread crumbs. Spread on top of the cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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1. Another day, another $5 million
Two higher education facilities in Winona and they ve each received $5 million donations. On Monday we look at Winona State University s donor and how WSU will use the money. 2 .
Sew much good in the world
Denise Smalley in Chatfield leads a group that sews dresses for girls in Third World countries. The dresses are a world away from being just fashion statements. We explain the project s purpose on Tuesday.
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Dinner for two (or one)
Valentine s Day is typically a big day for dining out, but this year, as we head in to the second year of the pandemic, is different. Food columnist Holly Ebel offers a classic shrimp pasta dish, and our features editor gives it a try. For notes and the recipe, see Tuesday Life.