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What would you put in your she-shed?
Editor Sarah Stultz lives in Albert Lea with her husband, Jason, and son, Landon. She loves interior decorating and gardening.
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I’ve always had a little bit of a fascination with tiny houses and how people can take all of the amenities of daily living and fit them into such small spaces. So, when the trends of she-sheds came along, I had a similar interest in those buildings. Most she-sheds are fairly small — typically only one room — and provide a getaway for women to relax, work on a hobby or socialize with other women. Think of them as a more feminine version of a man-cave. For this issue, we set out to find women in the area who have she-sheds, and what we found was a variety of sheds — not only in appearance but in what they were used for, as well. While some were modern, others were rustic. Some were air-conditioned, and some weren’t. I enjoyed seeing how the women’s personalities were reflected in their sheds and hearing the stories of how they have used these buildings with friends and family. Like it usually happens when I get to check out beautiful homes for the magazine, seeing these sheds got the wheels turning for me of what I’d do if I got the chance to have one of these sheds of my own. How would I decorate it? What would I use it for? Where would I put it? We hope you enjoy looking at the she-sheds we found in this issue and that they might provide you with some inspiration, as well. It’s interesting to find out more about this movement and how different each shed can be. They can be designed based on personalities and interests. In addition to the she-sheds, this issue also features a beautiful home that overlooks Fountain Lake and an area woman who has a newfound passion for art. Of course, there’s all of the regular sections as well, such as our DIY, a recipe and a look back through a new aspect of Freeborn County’s history. We hope the magazine can continue to be a source of fun and community pride for you as we move into the fall. This year has been unlike any other. — Sarah Stultz
ALBERTmagazine LEA Publisher Crystal Miller Editorial Editor Sarah Stultz Contributing Writers Linda Evenson Colleen Harrison Brittni Lair John Lowery Michelle Nelson Kristin Overland Emily Schmidt Sarah Stultz Contributing Photographers Colleen Harrison Layout design Kim Ehrich Sales & Promotion Sales Representatives Chelsey Bellrichard Renee Citsay Daniel Gullickson September/October 2020 Volume 8, Number 5 Editorial correspondence: Editor, Albert Lea Magazine, 808 W. Front St. Albert Lea, MN 56007 Online: albertleamagazine.com or facebook.com/ albertleamagazine © 2020 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or reproduced without written permission. For comments, suggestions or story ideas call 507-379-3433. To purchase advertising, call 507-379-3427. To subscribe, call 507-379-3422.
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on the cover a new getaway for women Area ladies jump aboard the she-shed craze
26 features A newly discovered passion for art Painting class lights a fire for Clarks Grove woman
34 A home for celebrations Family’s home evolves over the years into a place perfect for gatherings
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Weddings and engagements AREA Proms farmers market catch of the week week of fair food
Departments 20 22
DIY: layered doormat Savor: salmon Coulibiacs
All the rest
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Books: Great reads
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Looking back
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dietitian’s digest
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health & fitness
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Why I love albert lea
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On the cover: Loleen “Dolly” Lindeman in her she-shed. — Photo by Colleen Harrison
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SEEN | Area proms
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Despite high school proms around the area being canceled in the spring, many students attended makeshift proms. Students from Albert Lea, Alden-Conger, Glenville-Emmons, Northwood-Kensett, Lake Mills and NRHEG all attended their own unofficial proms throughout the summer. (1) Garrett Everett, Katelyn Steven, Lucy Stay and Joshua Everett (2) Kennedy Severtson, Sydeny Rasmusson, Chloe Anderson and Sara Allison (3) Lauren Heskett, Logan Hajek, Rachel Heskett and Isaac Hornberger (4) Skyler Cosens and Ethan Attig (5) Jaden Schumaker and Kaden Ellingson (6) Laynee Behrends and Caden Reichl (7) Lydia Levi, Jaden Schumaker, Ali Hanson, Jadelyn Williamson, kaylee Nelson, Skyler Cosens, Kayler Nessett and Hannah Schwering (8) Kennedy Severtson and Culley Larson (9) Kennedy Severtson, Sydney Rasmusson, Chloe Anderson, Sara Allison, Dawson Dahlum, Dillon Jacobsen and Dylan Gerber (10) Hailey Barnes and Alex Nelson (11) Joey Flores, Delani Hernandez, Griffin Studier, Ellie Wallace, Logan Barr, Grace Nelson, Caleb Talamantes, Aliyah Garzon, Ethan Ball, Savanah Quinlivan, Ashlyn Yost and Spencer Clark
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SEEN | farmers market
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SEEN | catch of the week
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Many people have been on the lakes throughout the summer catching some huge fish. Here are some photos local anglers sent in of their summertime catches. (1) Erik Thompson (2) Avaya Burgett (3) Lisa Studier (4) Max Loos (5) Cassi Edwin (6) Lance, Dawn, Lynsey and Easton Loverink
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SEEN | week of fair food
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By Kristin overland
DIY | layered doormat
A doormat for
all seasons A quick and easy project that makes an entryway, porch or patio cozy and inviting. Simply change out the fabric covering with the seasons.
What you will need: Kristin Overland is a wife and mother of two who enjoys crafting, gardening and running.
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17-inch-by-29-inch coir doormat 24-inch-by-36-inch rubber utility mat 4 large 2-inch safety pins Large Zots Scotch guard heavy duty water shield 2 yards outdoor fabric Scissors Measuring tape
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Cut the fabric for your DIY layered doormat. Cut your fabric so it is about 8 inches longer than the rubber mat on all sides.
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savor | Salmon Coulibiacs
By chef john lowery
taking on a puff
pastry dish Salmon Coulibiacs Chef John Lowery has 43 years of culinary experience and is a transplant to Minnesota from Florida. Over the years he has worked as a chef in various states, including Florida, Michigan and Minnesota. He has prepared food for celebrities such as Adrian Dantley, Magic Johnson, singing group New Edition and boxer George Foreman. He lives in Conger with his wife, Kathy, and owns Conger Inn Victory Catering.
Ingredients 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 celery stalk, chopped 12 ounces center-cut skinless salmon 1 stick unsalted butter 2 green onions 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cooked wild rice blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Salt and pepper to taste 2 packages or 14 ounces all-butter puff pastry, thawed 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
Bring wine, 2 cups of water and celery to a simmer in a small, wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, cover, reduce heat to low and cook until slightly opaque but still pink inside, about 3 minutes. Remove the salmon and let cool slightly. Strain the liquid and reserve. Flake the salmon into large pieces. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sautÊ pan over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and cook, stirring occasionally until tender and lightly brown. Transfer to a large bowl. Melt 4 more tablespoons of butter in the pan, add mushrooms and cook, stirring until well browned, and add the green onions. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until mixture is foamy and light brown. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of reserved poaching liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmering until it’s slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in the green onion and mushroom mixture. Add the cooked rice, salmon and dill and season with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture. On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry and dust with flour as necessary into a 12-inchby-16-inch rectangle. Cut out 12 4-inch-by-6-inch rectangles. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide filling evenly among pastry rectangles (1/4 cup each). With a pastry brush, moisten borders with cold water. Fold tops of pastry over filling, press edges and crimp to seal tightly with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Beat together egg yolk and cream and brush each coulibiac with the mixture. Bake, rotating until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
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books | great reads
Books you
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live without “A Good Neighborhood” By Therese Anne Fowler Reviewed by Annice Sevett
Professor and environmentalist Valerie Alston-Holt lives in a tight-knit neighborhood with her biracial son Xavier, a senior in high school who is headed to college in the fall on a music scholarship. As a single mother, Valerie is proud of what she has and is struggling to come to terms with her soon-to-be empty nest. Valerie’s quiet world is turned upside down when a new family, the Whitmans, move into the lot behind Valerie’s house. They clear all the trees and build their dream house. Brad Whitman is somewhat of a local celebrity and his wife, who grew up with humble beginnings, loves showing off her new wealth. This seemingly perfect family of four has much more going on underneath the surface. Soon after they move into their new house, the Whitmans become at odds with Valerie over a large oak tree. Brad takes it to the extreme and when Valerie finds out that their troubled teenage daughter is seeing her son, the fight becomes worse. When a tragedy occurs, the true colors of each family member come out. Told from multiple viewpoints, this novel is about complex situations and the consequences of actions on those we love. This
character-driven novel kept my interest and made me want to keep reading. I felt like I knew the characters personally and became emotionally invested in their stories. The author does a wonderful job of telling a heartbreaking story that addresses social issues that are relevant in today’s society.
“The Dead Girl’s Stilettos” By Quinn Avery
After a Jane Doe is murdered in her hometown, journalist Bexley Squires is asked by one of Hollywood’s brightest stars to clear his name. But her skills as an amateur sleuth weren’t enough to find her missing sister. Does she have what it takes to find a killer? When she returns to California, she discovers the elite seaside community of Papaya Springs has become more corrupt than she imagined. All too soon she stumbles into a web of twisted games played by the rich and famous. Along with the detective in charge of the case, who
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also happens to be her high school crush, she’ll uncover a level of depravity unlike anything she’s ever known. “The Dead Girl’s Stilettos” is the first book in the Bexley Squires cozy mystery series. Available on Kindle, iBooks, Nook, Google Play, Audible, iTunes, Kobo, and paperback and at Between Friends Boutique in Albert Lea. About the author Quinn Avery and her husband divide their time between southern Minnesota, Lake Shetek and wherever their four children may be. She has published over 30 novels under various pen names. Find out more at www.QuinnAvery.com.
4 reads you
shouldn’t miss “Code Name Hélène” By Ariel Lawhon
Reviewed by Patty Greibrok This is a strong historical World War II fiction based on the resistance work of glamorous socialite turned secret agent, Nancy Wake. This amazing woman was a journalist and witnessed firsthand Nazi atrocities. Her editor didn’t want to print what Nancy had to say, so she began to help smuggle people and documents across the borders in an effort to do her part. Her success and her remarkable ability to evade capture earned her the nickname “The White Mouse” from the Gestapo. With a bounty on her head, she is forced to leave her husband, Henri, and train in Britain with the SOE (special operations executives). While in training, she is given the code name Helene. After training, she is airdropped into France and becomes one of the most powerful leaders in the French resistance, where she is known as Madam Andree. This is one of the books I read this summer that I fell in love with and could highly recommend to any adult reader. A fascinating story made even more remarkable by the fact that it is based on the true life story of Nancy Wake, a journalist during WWII. The book has something for everyone — romance, adventure, espionage, resistance efforts and a strong female character. If you read it and like it as much as I did, you may be interested in one of the nonfiction books on Nancy Wake available at Albert Lea Public Library. “The Giver of Stars” By Jojo Moyes
Reviewed by MaChar Kingstrom
The book takes place in the hills of Kentucky from about 1935 to 1943, where female friendship is found in a group of women who provide books to the rural areas of the Appalachian Mountains. They are called Pack Horse Librarians. The women come from very different backgrounds and come together for a wide variety of reasons to deliver these books and find that not everyone wants them to be independent women helping others. It is also based on historic events that were occurring at the time period this book takes place. This book brings to light what it was to be a woman and to be colored back in the late ’30s and early ’40s. It was fictional, but I enjoyed how the author used much of the history that surrounded this time period. It has union, race and women’s rights issues all wrapped up in a story that has a great vision of the nature around them. I loved how the book brought the most diverse group of women together to fight for what was right. A really moving story with great characters. I would recommend anyone to read this book, as you really don’t know how it may end. Very good read!
“The Home for Unwanted Girls” By Joanna Goodman
Reviewed by Sarah Stueven This is a heartbreaking tale of a mother and daughter through the years. Maggie is coming of age in Quebec during the 1950s. Her parents have lots of ambitions and plans for her that do not include the poor French farm boy next door. Despite her father’s warning, she falls hopelessly in love. When Maggie ends up pregnant at 15, her parents worry she will ruin her life, so they send her away to live with her aunt and uncle until she gives birth. Once the baby is born, Maggie is forced to put her up for adoption. But first, she gives her daughter a name: Elodie. Maggie tries to move on with her life, imagining Elodie happy with an adoptive family. She meets and marries a man who wishes desperately for a family of his own, but Maggie longs for the daughter she gave away. She imagines what life would be like with her. Elodie lives for several years in an orphanage with the nuns and she is happy there but holds out hope that her real mother will come back for her someday, until one day it is decided that all orphanages in Quebec will become psychiatric hospitals and all orphans will be declared mentally ill. This was due to the psychiatric hospitals receiving more funding than orphanages. During this time, all previous records are destroyed and all that remains are made-up files depicting the orphans as mentally ill. Elodie is held here for years, forced to take part in and witness unthinkable acts and abuses. Through everything going on in their lives, the mother and daughter never stop looking for each other. This is a beautifully told story of love, family, forgiveness and loss. “An Untamed Land” By Lauraine Snelling
Reviewed by Jennifer Henschel “An Untamed Land” is the first book in the “Red River of the North” series. Roald and Ingeborg Bjorkland leave their beloved Norway, along with Roald’s brother, Carl, and his wife, Karen, to immigrate to America. They leave to find opportunity in this far away land. The Bjorklands endure the passage by ship to arrive at Ellis Island. From New York, they take a train until they need to take a covered wagon to Dakota to homestead their new land. Once there, the families need to “prove up” on the land in order to call it their own. There are no stores, doctors or neighbors on the prairie to ask for help when it is needed. Snelling offers a realistic portrayal of the hardships of claiming “An Untamed Land.” September/October 2020 | 25
A new getaway
for women Area ladies jump aboard the she-shed craze Story by SARAH STULTZ Photography by Colleen Harrison
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A number of items in the shed belonged to Lindeman’s mother.
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hen the little house in Loleen “Dolly” Lindeman’s backyard on Willamor Road was built in 2003, she said she didn’t think the word “she-shed” existed. Lindeman’s parents had passed away and she had to decide what to do with their belongings. Being an only child, she said she was very close to them and had a hard time parting with their everyday things. So, she decided it would be nice to honor their memory and recreate their kitchen, where they had so many talks and meals. “Growing up in the ’50s in the small town of Alden was a wonderful life, and I wanted to remember it always,” she said. She found a builder of luxury playhouses, Alan Mowrer of La Petite Maison, who agreed to build a small house with a loft as a play area
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for her grandchildren and an open ’50s kitchen area. Mowrer spent 10 days in Albert Lea constructing the house, which includes a table and chairs from her parents’ kitchen, along with a washing machine and wash tub. “My mother loved wash day and had the washing machine and tubs in a room right off her kitchen in their first home,” Lindeman said. The shed also has a vintage stove, acquired from a friend, and an old sink and cupboards. The loft has a removable ladder for the children to escape to their play area. Over the years, the house has been used for entertaining family and friends and for birthday parties. It has been used as a food and beverage serving area for family gatherings, a bridal shower and other parties for their children and their friends. Lindeman said the washtubs work well to fill with ice and keep beverages cold. “As I look out my kitchen window directly at the little house, it makes me happy to keep the memories alive from long ago and more recent as well,” she said. “It serves as a wonderful backyard retreat, and we have many photos of the house with family, friends and pets posed in front of the house.” She said her grandchildren used the house for several years but are now grown, and it has since become her own space — the essence of the modern day she-shed. Men are allowed into the house by invitation only. She invites her gal friends over for happy hour or coffee and also enjoys spending quiet time in there herself. She hopes to one day write a book there. “It seems like it’s a getaway, but it’s in my backyard,” she said.
Loleen “Dolly” Lindeman calls her shed “The Doll House” or “Dolly’s Petit Maison.”
Zeller is working on a pathway out to her she-shed made of different mosaic tiles she has created.
The turtle pillows pictured inspired some of Zeller’s color choices in the shed.
‘A she-shed can be anything you want it to be’ Barb Zeller’s she-shed was initially built as a retreat, but has come in handy for her massage business during the COVID-19 pandemic. She ordered the 10-by-12-foot shed from Karl’s Carquest in July 2019 after hearing two women come into Hill’s Gardens, where she is a seasonal worker, and talk about she-sheds. “One of them had just gotten hers and loved it obviously,” she said. “I asked many questions and saw so many pictures and fell in love.” She said she was able to pick out which design she liked and even little details such as the designs for the windows and doors. “You can add so much to it to make it like you,” she said. “A sheshed can be anything you want it to be.” The shed sits on a cement pad near her home between Alden and Conger that was initially built for dog kennels. She has made stepping stones with stained glass that lead from the house to the shed. Her husband, Wayne Wilmot, insulated the shed, and put in
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You can add so much to it to make it like you. A she-shed can be anything you want it to be. — Barb Zeller
flooring, electrical and wood paneling on the walls. The shed has a mobile air-conditioning unit for the summer and a heater for winter. There is also a large screen over two of the large doors that allows the doors to be open without the worry about insects getting in. It includes a mixture of new and repurposed items. Zeller said she and her husband like to entertain, and her she-shed is a perfect place for her to hang out with other women and enjoy refreshments such as wine and cheese. The shed features seating and an area for drinks and snacks. She said her inspiration for the space came from a pillow she purchased with a turtle in bright blues and orange. She said she has been thankful for the space during the COVID-19 pandemic and that in addition to having a space for a retreat, she can move the couches out and her massage table into the space to keep her workspace separate from her house.
Barb Zeller said she likes to entertain, and the she-shed comes in handy in that aspect.
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Family members Cheri Schumann, Bonnie Rodberg, Wendy Mikkelson and Norma Ramsey have enjoyed making the shed their own.
A family affair
Women in multiple generations in one family south of Joice, Iowa, have transformed an old barn on their family property into a she-shed for crafting. Bonnie Rodberg said her parents moved to the property in the early ’50s and at one point the family questioned whether the barn should be torn down. “We were like, ‘Should we tear it down?’” Rodberg said. “It was getting really dangerous.” Rodberg’s sister, Wendy Mikkelson, said they had thought of making it into a garden shed, but then opted to fix it up into something more like a she-shed. Cheri Schumann, Rodberg’s daughter, said the women in the family all love crafting and painting and it would be a space where they could all create things together. They moved the barn to a different space on the property, painted the outside walls, whitewashed the inside walls, put on a new roof and added windows. They have tried to repurpose as much as they could, with the only money being spent on paint and fabric for the seat cushions for chairs that sit outside the space. “It’s nothing fancy, but it’s everything we’ve found around here,” Mikkelson said. The shed is outfitted with electricity, and there is a trap window at the top of the shed to open and allow for air flow. On the walls hangs some of the women’s artwork, along with family collectibles. On the back wall are paint and other art supplies, along with the table that the women make their creations on made out of an old door with a branch underneath for support. Rodberg said the women also have also had she-shed parties, where the women come for a glass of wine and visit. “It’s not fancy, but we sure have enjoyed it,” she said. AL
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Many of the items in the shed have either been made or repurposed by one of the women.
The shed is meant as a place for them to relax and craft.
Family members Cheri Schumann, Bonnie Rodberg, Wendy Mikkelson and Norma Ramsey have enjoyed making the shed their own.
Lori Nelson mainly uses her shed for storage.
Personalizing your she-shed
She-sheds can be used for many purposes, whether as a retreat, to socialize with friends or as a space to work on a hobby. Some use she-sheds as a space for storage or for potting plants. They can be built out of a variety of materials. Lori Nelson of Alden’s she-shed was constructed out of wood from an old barn that was in a tornado. She has decorated it to her liking and developed the landscaping to include plants such as hostas, sedum, red coneflower, bee balm, hibiscus and trumpet vine. September/October 2020 | 33
a newly discovered
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Painting class lights a fire for Clarks Grove woman Photography and story by Colleen harrison
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Campbell called her work with colored pencils “colored pencil painting,” something she said more and more artists say, due to how many layers go into the pieces.
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LARKS GROVE — About four years ago, Jamie Campbell realized something was missing in her life. While happily married with three children, Campbell said much of her life revolved around work and home. “I didn’t have anything for me,” she said. She was 40 at the time, and said it was “probably a midlife crisis.” She initially tried photography, before getting involved with selling different body products, but nothing seemed to click. She went with a friend to a Canvas & Chardonnay painting party in Rochester, and finally found her answer to what was missing. “I had no idea I had any inclination for art,” Campbell, now 44, said. “It just kind of lit a fire.” 36 | ALBERT LEA magazine
From there, Campbell started watching YouTube tutorials and finding online painting classes, looking through different books and practicing what she found. She couldn’t get enough. Over the past four years the Clarks Grove resident has honed her self-taught skills, and now has a spare room-turned studio filled with her different creations. Watercolor, acrylic, pastel and colored pencil works of art line the walls in the room. Some of the pieces are full portraits of animals, or depict plants or other scenes, and some just show the eyes of different animals — eyes that seem to be looking right through you. “‘I didn’t know you could do that,’” Campbell said multiple people have told her upon seeing her work. “I didn’t know I could do it, either.” Campbell said she grew up thinking she couldn’t draw, and still doesn’t consider herself much of a drawer. She starts many of her pieces with a basic outline and then layers her paints, pastels or colored pencil — which she calls colored pencil painting. “When I want to learn something, I’m all in,” she said. One of Campbell’s favorite pieces she has done is a pastel portrait of her German shepherd, Amy, as a puppy. She made a closeup of coffee beans being scooped that she framed and displays next to her espresso machine. She created a rose colored pencil piece her father bought for her mother, and her first watercolor painting was of a stem of cotton. She has held on to her early tutorial work — a mountain landscape in gauche, a tornado scene in acrylic. A painting she did of a hummingbird is now tattooed on her oldest daughter’s arm. Campbell’s first piece on black paper using colored pencil is of a barn
If Campbell had to pick a favorite of the pieces she has done, it would be a pastel portrait of her German shepherd, Amy, as a puppy.
This portrait of a kingfisher was done in watercolors. owl, and different owl portraits or sets of owl eyes can be seen throughout her studio. “I have a thing for owls, I think,” she said. Campbell said she makes her paintings from photos she either takes or finds, and picks pictures she is drawn to. She has done a number of pet portraits and other commissions, and while she is open to doing more of them, she doesn’t want to encourage too many commissions. That takes some of the fun out of it, she said, and makes the process more stressful for her. Campbell said she gets some anxiety from figuring out what price tag to put on her work, and from painstakingly wanting to make sure she is creating what her customers want. Instead, she likes to stick more to selling prints or cards of some of her work on her Etsy shop — JustCreateArtworks — as well as the kinds of paints and other materials she uses. She also has a Facebook page named Jamie Campbell Art. She was set to join The Albert Lea Art Center to display some of her work before the COVID-19 pandemic put that plan on hold. Campbell encouraged others looking for their own creative outlets not to give up, and for those thinking they’re not artistic to keep trying. “I really think I stunk in the very beginning,” she said. “You’ve got to keep practicing.” She said people have to not be too hard on themselves as they learn, something she has to keep reminding herself.
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“There will be times something doesn’t turn out. It’s not a big deal,” Campbell said. “It’s just a piece of paper.” She still has her insecure moments with her artwork, but then she looks back through her earlier works, sees the progress she has made and knows she is OK, Campbell said. And she still gets a rush from people enjoying her work. “I love it,” she said. “It’s mine.” AL 38 | ALBERT LEA magazine
“I have a thing for owls, I think,” Campbell said.
Campbell said the things she paints tend to be from pictures she is drawn to.
One of Campbell’s daughters had this hummingbird painting tattooed on her arm.
A home for
celebrations
Couple’s home evolves over the years into a place perfect for gatherings Story by SARAH STULTZ Photography by Colleen Harrison
The Barrs’ kitchen includes Granicrete countertops.
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uilt in 1896, Dustin and Melissa Barr’s home on Sunset Street has evolved over the years with renovations and additions to make it the perfect home for their family and also for entertaining. Attracted to the house because of its proximity to Fountain Lake, the Barrs purchased the home in 2001. They said they first started remodeling the upstairs bedrooms and bathroom and then over the years moved downstairs to the main level, opening up the front entryway, converting the master bedroom into an office and mainlevel bathroom and renovating the kitchen. “When we’ve redone things, we’ve tried to keep a farmhouse-type feel,” Melissa Barr said. “We try to maintain some of the integrity of the original house.” 42 | ALBERT LEA magazine
This historical photo shows the Barr’s house on the top left. — Provided The family has a historical photo of the home displayed on both the main and second levels that serves as a reminder of how much the home has evolved since it was built in 1896. In that photo, many of the other homes now in the area were not built and there were dirt roads. At one point, she said the home had seven different floorings on the main floor. When they renovated, they selected a wide-plank hickory flooring and lots of grays and whites with wood tones to warm up the rooms, she said. The kitchen, which used to include a mudroom, laundry room and kitchen all in one, has been renovated into a larger kitchen with maple
The living room is open to the main entryway and features a fireplace, shelving and a seating area. cabinets, Granicrete countertops and an island. The master bedroom is now on the second level, overlooking nearby Fountain Lake, and, soon, a deck will be added off of that bedroom as well for additional access to look over the lake. She said the bedroom faces east, and they have been able to witness many beautiful sunrises in the mornings. The upper level now features a large master bedroom and bathroom and two bedrooms for their youngest children, Laila, 4, and Lorenzo, 6. Their oldest child, Logan, 17, lives in the basement. The Barrs said though they have tried to do some of the work themselves over the years, they have hired out some, too. They try to get all of their materials locally, and use local contractors if possible. In 2010 they purchased property adjacent to their house, and five years later tore down the garage and two small sheds there to expand and now have a larger yard and a new garage space and driveway. They said it is difficult to find lake property that has a yard, so it was a perfect fit to be able to purchase the additional property. In the middle of all of the renovations, Melissa Barr said they had an electrical fire in December 2010 that started with the hot tub, and had to redo the deck and porch. The deck runs along the whole side of one end of the house and features various seating areas. In the yard, a space has also been converted into another seating area with a fire pit, and there is a playground for the children. Melissa Barr said despite all the work they have done at the house, her favorite part of it all is the memories that have been built there. She said it is a perfect space for having get-togethers. “We’ve used our space for so many different celebrations,” Melissa Barr said. “We’ve had kid birthday parties, adult birthday parties,
Wide-plank hickory flooring is throughout the house. September/October 2020 | 43
The bathroom off of the master bedroom is consistent with the theme of whites and grays mixed with warm woods.
The Barrs’ bedroom overlooks Fountain Lake.
mission trip parties … the hockey team, cross country, prom things here … school events.” This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been harder for them to host events at the house, such as their annual Fourth of July party that had to be canceled. “It’s been a shift for us,” she said. Dustin Barr said he likes entertaining, too. If the weather is bad, there is also a space in the garage where people can socialize with a television, couch and bar area. AL
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The Barrs have seen many sunrises from their master bedroom over Fountain Lake. — Provided
We’ve used our space for so many different celebrations. We’ve had kid birthday parties, adult birthday parties, mission trip parties … the hockey team, cross country, prom things here … school events.
— Melissa Barr
The Barrs use their garage as an outdoor entertainment area for parties and get-togethers. september/october 2019 | 45
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Students from Albert Lea College conduct an experiment in the science lab. The college (1885-1916) was where Lakeview Elementary School is today.
A history of supporting Albert Lea’s schools By LINDA EVENSON Photos courtesy FREEBORN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Albert Lea’s first school session started on Dec. 5, 1857, in a structure originally built as a store. From a small beginning, the education of students has been a continuous process for the community. School buildings, public and private, have populated the city’s landscape for generations. Albert Lea’s history has included primary, elementary, middle, junior high and high schools plus business schools, a junior college and colleges. In the 101 years following that first class, some past and present schools have included the primary school, Ramsey (Third Ward), New Denmark, Northside, Abbott, Oakwood, Lincoln, Central, St. Theodore, Halverson, 48 | ALBERT LEA magazine
Hawthorne, Sibley, Southwest, St. Mary, Albert Lea High School, Luther Academy, Albert Lea Business College, Naeve Hospital School of Nursing, Albert Lea Junior College and Albert Lea College for Women. The school block on West Clark, West Avenue and Water Street experienced a major transformation from 1938 to 1940. Through the Public Works Administration program, Lincoln School, the Practical Arts building and the auditorium were constructed and the junior high remodeled. The cost of the project was $546,000. Dedication of the buildings was on March 4, 1940. More than 3,000 people attended the event.
Ramsey, an elementary school at the corner of South Newton Avenue and East Fourth Street, was built in 1903. It replaced the Third Ward School. After several additions and modifications, the building ceased serving as a school in 1980.
After the college closed, the building was opened as an elementary school in 1921. Abbott School hosted students for many decades until it closed in 1966.
Albert Lea’s primary school was on West Clark Street. After classes were no longer held in the building, it was moved to Madison Avenue near Third Street and converted to housing units.
In 1923, these fourth-graders proudly gathered at the entrance of Ramsey school for their class picture.
About 1907, this class of seventh-graders paused from their studies to pose for this photograph. September/October 2020 | 49
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finances | by edward jones
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Handling withdrawals protects retirement funds Throughout much of your working life, you contribute to your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts to help ensure a comfortable retirement. However, once you do retire, you’ll need to shift your focus somewhat from building these investments to using them — in other words, you’ll have to start withdrawing from your portfolio to meet the costs of living. How can you be sure you’re not taking out so much that you risk outliving your resources? First of all, you need to establish a proper withdrawal rate — the percentage of your portfolio’s value needed for one year’s worth of retirement expenses. Ideally, if you were to stick with this rate, your portfolio would last as long as you do. Your withdrawal rate should be based on a number of factors, including your age, amount of assets, portfolio mix and retirement lifestyle. A financial professional can help you determine the rate that’s right for you, but it’s important to understand that this rate is a starting point since you will want to review your withdrawals each year to ensure they are still appropriate. If the financial markets performed smoothly and predictably, year in and year out, any adjustments you make would likely be more modest. But, as you know, and as we’ve all been reminded the last several months, the markets are neither smooth nor predictable. Rather than constantly trying to change your withdrawal rate and spending in response to movements in the markets — which may be challenging if you have grown accustomed to a certain standard of living — you might be better off adopting a more conservative rate at the beginning of your retirement. For example, if you are in your mid-60s, you could start at a withdrawal rate of about 4%, which
also assumes an increase in withdrawals (a “raise”) of approximately 3% each year to incorporate inflation. By starting at a more modest withdrawal rate, you would have some flexibility for those years in which the market drops significantly. And you could increase your chances of extending the lifetime of your portfolio. But even if you started out with a conservative rate, you may need to review it during periods of extreme market movements. If, for instance, your portfolio were to fall 20% in one year, the 4% you had planned to withdraw would actually become 5% because you’re taking out the amount you had planned, but now it’s from a smaller pool of money. If this happens, should you consider making an adjustment? There’s no easy answer. The amount you withdraw from your portfolio has a major impact on how long your money lasts. You’ll improve your likelihood of success if you are able to be flexible and make some spending adjustments — spending less on some of your discretionary items, for example, or not taking a “raise” until your portfolio recovers. Importantly, your financial advisor can help run different scenarios to determine if adjustments need to be made to ensure you remain on track In any case, think carefully about your withdrawal rate. By managing it carefully, and reviewing it over time, you can take greater control over your retirement income. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.
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dietitian’s digest | by emily schmidt
Albert Lea resident Emily Schmidt is a registered dietitian at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She enjoys writing, cooking and spending time with her son and family.
The Mediterranean diet: What is it really all about?
You may have heard of the Mediterranean diet before, and perhaps associate it with eating healthy for your heart. Based on significant research, this is very true. However, this pattern of eating goes beyond lowering death risk from cardiovascular disease and stroke. It may also lower cancer risk, reduce your chance of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, help with depression and potentially provide benefits for inflammatory conditions like arthritis. This eating style is named after the Mediterranean region due to research finding that the diets of many living in this area — such as Greece and Italy — are associated with reduced disease risk and improved health. Some common denominators of what these cultures eat include an abundance of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and beans, nuts and seeds, and a focus on lean proteins — fish and shellfish, white meat — as well as healthy fats, such as olive oil. In fact, the Mediterranean diet is considered a high fat diet, with up to about 40% of calories coming from fat. The big difference between this and other trendy high fat diets, such as the keto diet, is the much larger focus on unsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats come from foods such as olive oil, fatty fish and seafood, nuts and seeds (including nut and seed butters or oils), and avocado. The Mediterranean eating pattern also recommends limiting red and processed meats, high-fat dairy products, and refined sugars, especially from sweetened beverages and desserts. Some specific guidelines include: Vegetables: 2 or more servings daily (1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked) — include some raw veggies; avoid boiling and steam, roast, bake, etc. instead; focus on fresh or frozen Fruit: 2-3 servings daily (1 whole fresh fruit or 1 cup) — avoid juices, focus on fresh or frozen Fish and shellfish: At least 3 servings/week (3-5 ounce fish or 6-7 52 | ALBERT LEA magazine
ounce shellfish = 1 serving), such as salmon, walleye, tuna, trout, shrimp, crab, lobster and more Lean white meats: chicken and turkey without skin, 3 ounce = 1 serving (size of deck of cards) Legumes and beans: 3 or more servings per week (1 serving = ½ cup), such as lentils, black beans, kidney beans, peas, etc. Grains: Choose 100% whole grains; good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants — many in Mediterranean region dip bread in olive oil. Nuts and seeds: At least 1 serving per week (1/4 cup) — serving size is important as they’re high calorie/fat. Have a handful of raw, unsalted nuts or seeds for a snack or sprinkle on a salad or oatmeal. Healthy fats: Olive oil, fatty fish and seafood, nuts and seeds (including nut and seed butters or oils), and avocado Dairy: Choose lower fat varieties; limit fatty cheeses to once per week. Hydration: Drink mostly water, avoid sugar-sweetened beverages. Optionally, red wine may be included — no more than 5 ounces/ day for men, 3 ounces/day for women for health benefits. Cooking tips: Cook with a multitude of herbs and spices, garlicand-onion-infused tomato sauce and extra-virgin olive oil for lowheat cooking methods and salad dressings. Limit use of salt. Other considerations: Stay physically active — at least 150 minutes moderate exercise per week — and focus on mindful eating. Take time for your meals and snacks, pay attention to eating and avoid distractions, and enjoy eating with family and friends. Don’t view the Mediterranean eating style as a strict “all or none” diet. Rather, see it as more of a lifestyle and pattern of eating and healthy behaviors, where taste and flavor are still very much valued and emphasized. Visit the American Heart Association’s website or Mayo Clinic’s website for recipes and more information.
health & fitness | by shawn bromeland
Brittni Lair is a physician assistant in orthopedics in Albert Lea. She owns CrossFit InnerDrive. She enjoys spending time outside and with her friends and family.
Balancing overtraining and the need to be active
Overtraining is something that is surprisingly common in avid health nuts. Is running mile after mile through the aches and pains worth it? Not always. As hard as it is to hear, a rest day is just what our body needs at times. Exercise is good for our mental health, and it helps some people get through their days. However, overtraining can lead to bigger issues like injuries. How do you know your body needs a break? Listening to your body is key. If your occasional aches and pains become daily then you may need to either modify your workout or rest. A full day of rest can reset your body physically and mentally. Resting will allow your muscles to rebuild and may even aid in helping you perform better. A rest day built into a difficult week of workouts will also aid in injury prevention. Injury prevention is key at any level of fitness. Repeating the same type of workout day after day can be extremely taxing on joints and muscle groups, especially if the workout consists of high impact activities. Adding cross training into your week can
help with injury prevention. Cross training is doing an activity that is different than your normal or usual form of exercise. For example, an avid runner should cross train with some sort of weightlifting and other cardio activity like biking. If an injury does occur, do we need to stop working out? No, there are plenty of modifications a person can do. If someone injures one shoulder, continuing lower extremity training, core and contralateral extremity training are all possibilities. This can be beneficial for a few different reasons. First, unilateral training is great for our overall health. This can help us avoid any injuries in the future to that extremity and it can also help us learn to not rely on only one side of our body. Second, unilateral work is great for our core. Having a strong core can aid injury prevention in multiple ways, including balance and stability. At the end of the day, overtraining is very common. There are ways to still get a good solid workout and not lead to injuries and burn out. Cross training and rest days are both important in overall fitness. September/October 2020 | 53
healthy pets | by michelle nelson
Michelle Nelson is the owner of The Pet Authority.
Proper socialization and when it needs to happen
Adding a new furry member to your family is a very exciting time. While making this lifetime commitment, it is extremely important to socialize your pets properly. Between 3 to 14 weeks of age for puppies and 3 to 9 weeks of age for kittens, your new pets experiences, or lack of experiences, will shape his/her adult personality and behavior. During this sensitive time, you will need to provide your pet with a variety of daily, positive and unique experiences for proper socialization. Early socialization begins at 3 to 5 weeks of age; they learn to interact with their littermates as well as people. Exposure to adults, both male and female, children and different ethnic backgrounds are all very important. If you are buying a pet from a reputable breeder or a rescue, it is important to ask about their socialization program. (Puppy mills and poor breeders will have no socialization program). Growing up on a farm, I quickly learned that finding the new batch of kittens was a top priority. We knew if we didn’t find them when they were young to play with them, they would be impossible to catch when they got older. At 8 weeks of age, most puppies and kittens are ready to leave the rest of their litter and go to their forever home. This is when you have control over the socialization process. Until your pet is fully immunized, most of the socialization process will be done at home. This is the time where you need to engage all your pet’s senses, including sight, sounds, smells and touch. Start with having friends and their pets come over for a visit, allowing them to warm up to each other at their own pace. Again, continue exposing to male and female, different ages and ethnic backgrounds during this process.
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Expose them to different objects used around the house, especially items that make different sounds like vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances, or the garden hose and the lawnmower. Even the crinkle of a plastic bag, the pounding of a nail, the slamming of a door, your hair dryer, all will help to desensitize your pet to new noises. It’s important your pet learns early on there is no reason to fear these sounds. Don’t forget about getting your pets used to being handled, by you and others. Pay special attention to the handling of the paws for nail trims, cleaning their ears and introducing a toothbrush for proper dental care. Give them regular baths so they get used to the bathing process — this includes cats, too. Even putting your fingers in their food bowl while they are eating, removing the food and then putting it back in the bowl, helps them to not become food aggressive. You never know when a toddler will decide to put their little fingers in the food bowl while your dog is eating. You want the variety of experiences to be safe and positive, so if your pet shows signs of being anxious, do not force her to proceed, but divert to play time instead. You can always try again tomorrow. Remember, you want your pet to go their own pace. The socialization process doesn’t end at 12 weeks, it continues throughout the first year of life. Make sure you are introducing your pet regularly to new experiences, whether it’s a walk around the lake, a trip to the dog park, a visit to The Pet Authority or a sporting event; give your pet the extra grace they need to be comfortable with each new experience.
Parting shot
Lens and Shutter Club member Mitch Pederson took this photo titled “Buck in Velvet� on the edge of Albert Lea by Pickerel Lake.
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why i love albert lea | by Shari JENSon
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L Albert Lea Shari Jenson is the new executive director of the Albert LeaFreeborn County Chamber of Commerce. She was raised in Albert Lea and moved back to the city earlier this summer. When I sat down to write this column and asked myself why I love Albert Lea, my mind went in a hundred different directions. I have amazing memories of growing up here — walking to and from Lakeview Elementary and Southwest Junior High with friends who are still friends today. I remember the joys and perils of high school at Albert Lea High School. And, I have the most special, countless memories at my family church, Grace Lutheran. It’s hard to believe, with all those fond memories and feeling the way I feel now, that when I was young, I felt bored and confined in Albert Lea. I grew up and left for quite some time. Being away, experiencing life in much bigger cities, in the United States and some foreign countries, brought a lot of life experience, but more importantly, it brought perspective and an appreciation for my family, friends and my hometown. I love Albert Lea because it encompasses so many of the things that are important to me. I love that Albert Lea is: • A city of fun, family and friends. Although COVID has put a damper on things, I love the unique activities that Albert Lea offers: Wind Down Wednesday, performances at the Marion Ross theater, athletic events at the high school and City Arena, and the list goes on and on. I love that living and working in Albert Lea makes it easy to achieve a work-life balance. I love having time 56 | ALBERT LEA magazine
available to spend with family and friends every single day. • A city of beauty, health and wellness. My favorite view would be sunsets looking across Fountain Lake. I have so many memories of Fountain Lake, walking and biking around it, swimming, floating, boating and skating on it in the winter; and, now, it appears even more active than I remember. And, as an official Blue Zones Community, I love that the city is more bikeable and walkable than ever before. • A small town with a strong sense of community. I love that everyone seems to step up in times of need. I love that we have Relay for Life and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I love that people are always leaving fresh vegetables and flowers from their garden on neighbors’ porches and that people are always fixing something for someone or helping out mowing lawns or shoveling. I love that strangers feel comfortable waving and smiling at one another. • A city of potential and opportunity. Unlike big cities that have multiple stores and locations for what seems like everything, I love that Albert Lea has unique bars, restaurants and boutiques to frequent and additional space available for new businesses to move in. The amount of potential and opportunity in Albert Lea is very exciting to me. Rather than being just a number in the crowd, I love that it’s possible to be successful and make a difference here. I look forward to doing things that I’m passionate about and contributing to the future and the story of Albert Lea. I’m a firm believer that home is where you make it, and I’m proud to say, this is my home and I love Albert Lea.
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