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Country Acres encompasses rural living in the central and southeast Minnesota areas. We find stories that peak a variety of interests and piece them together with the heart and soul of each subject in mind
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Where farm meets family, meets country living


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Trim the boughs, deck the halls

Evergreen Park offers trees, decor

GLENWOOD— Rows upon rows of green trees fill what will become a snow-covered yard, while gifts and seasonal decor fill the shop at Evergreen Park: A Christmas Tree Co.

Phil Stumpf and his wife, Catherine, have owned and operated the tree farm near Glenwood since 2009.

“We feel we sell the experience and memories, and the tree comes with,” Stumpf said. “Evergreen Park Tree Farm in our world is much more than a place to buy a Christmas tree.”

Stumpf said one of the favorite styles of trees they offer is Victorian-style Christmas trees. These trees have not been sheared. No two Victorian-style trees are alike, just like if they had been cut down in the woods.
 
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Just like Grandma made

Speltz bakes, cans for farmers markets

ALTURA — A heart as warm as her fresh baked bread beats inside Mary Speltz of Altura.

Speltz is a retired dairy farmer, mom, grandma and great-grandma who has been bringing her baking and canned goods to farmers markets for about 25 years.

“It gives me a purpose, a good feeling to have this to do,” Speltz said. “(It) keeps me busy, keeps me out of mischief.”

Speltz said the smiles on customers’ faces as they see the homemade baked goods gives her a sense of pride.

The magic happens inside Speltz’s well-organized kitchen. Spacious counters provide ample space to work, and plenty of cupboards open to reveal neatly stacks pans and cooking supplies.
 
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