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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Driver, 23, dies in single-vehicle crash in Scandia
A driver died in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday in Scandia. Emergency personnel responded at about 3:30 a.m. to a report of a crash in the 22600 block of Olinda Trail North. The driver, James Raymond Lowe, Jr., 23, of Lindstrom, was found dead at the scene, according to the Washington County sheriff's office. Distracted driving appears to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation, the sheriff's office said. Emaciated stowaway cat found in Minnesota after epic journey from China Stillwater: Lift Bridge rescue call was false alarm, authorities say East Metro Softball Player of the Year: Forest Lake's Avery Muellner Retiring Woodbury city administrator says over 21 years, he's watched the city grow DOC commissioner asks for patience from Stillwater prison families, dismisses idea of reopening Appleton prison
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Scandia man restores 170-year-old cabin; "Definitely a labor of love."
"History is very important to this area," said Jim Lindberg. Jim was born and raised in Scandia. A part of the state that's known for its green, lush countryside—especially on a rainy day. Since he was a kid, Jim has been passing by the old cabin on Parrish Road. The family of Swedish immigrant Nels Bengst built the home in 1856. When Jim retired, he decided to buy it for himself. "The bottom of this building had totally rotted out," said Lindberg. "I knew the history of the property and I wanted to look at trying to restore it." So, he began dismantling it, piece by piece. He took out the logs and the planks, power washed them and debugged them—which means he had to remove insects from the wood. The walls had to come down too. He found19th century Swedish newspapers inside them. "There were spots that were rotted out. Dovetail corners had to be replaced," said Lindberg. "Definitely a labor of love." He let the planks sit in a barn for a year and then began putting it all back together, with a Cathedral ceiling, just like the Swedish settlers did. The cabin is roughly 16-feet by 32-feet. Not the biggest place but at one point a family of nine actually lived here. For the spots that were too rotted out, Lindberg used wood from his property, then added a few modern amenities so guests can stay comfortably. It took him five, long years to complete his rustic restoration. "To tell the truth, there may have been some naysayers a long time ago, but there aren't any now. It turned out much better than I ever anticipated," said Lindberg. The cabin has even been part of an historic homes tour in Scandia. "When you travel in Sweden you will see these types of cabins all over the place," said Susan Rodsjo of the Scandia Heritage Alliance. Rodsjo says there are far more log cabins in the area than you can see, and homeowners are starting to discover them. "There is a gentleman near our downtown business area of Scandia who had no idea he had bought a house that was log underneath until he started to renovate his living room and cut through the wall and realized there were no studs. It was all logs," said Rodsjo. Discovering the past, and now Jim hopes other homeowner also return to a time that was. "I hope they feel like taking care of a property that maybe looks like it doesn't have a chance, it may be worth it," said Lindberg. Lindberg wanted to thank everyone that helped him restore the old Swedish cabin. Scandia also has plans to restore an old water tower barn in the coming year.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cathedral of St. Paul to host noon Mass for Pope Francis
Local Catholics will gather at noon today at the Cathedral of St. Paul to remember Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 early Monday morning. The Mass, which will be led by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, will be the first of the traditional nine Masses offered for the repose of his soul, according to a statement released by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. 'It is with profound sadness that I learned this morning of the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis,' Hebda wrote in a statement posted Monday morning. 'Along with Catholics and men and women of good will throughout the world, I gave thanks to Almighty God for his life and example, and I pray with Easter hope for the repose of his soul. 'How providential that our loving God would call Pope Francis home just as we begin our 50 days of celebrating Christ's victory over sin and death. I trust that he felt the comforting prayers of the world as he joined the crowd in St. Peter's Square yesterday for the Church's celebration of Jesus' victory over sin and death. The Holy Father's powerful Easter greeting, expressing his closeness to those experiencing the scourge of war and abandonment will be long remembered as his testament. 'I will be grateful to Pope Francis for assigning me to serve as the Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis. I have fond memories this day of all the times that he assured me of his prayers for this Archdiocese. 'I ask you to join me in praying for the Holy Father, especially over the next nine days. I ask our pastors to open their Churches today for all desiring to offer their prayers for Pope Francis and for the Church that he so generously led.' In 2016, Pope Frances gave Hebda the pallium – a band of white wool decorated with three black symbolic 'nails' – that he wears 'to symbolize our province's connection and communion with the Successor of Peter,' he wrote in a reflection and call to prayer when it was announced in February that Pope Francis' was in critical condition. 'The wool of the pallium always serves to remind the Pope and his brother archbishops that they are supposed to be like the good shepherd who goes in search of the lost sheep, while the nails remind them of the sacrifice that Jesus, the true Good Shepherd, offered for us on the cross, calling us to embrace sacrifice as well, always while drawing our strength from the cross,' Hebda wrote. Francis, he wrote, was 'experiencing the cross in a new way.' Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one? Pope Francis dies at 88 A Scandia pastor overcame addiction. Now he confronts the stigma in a podcast aimed at faith communities. After fire at St. Paul church, owner wants to secure steeple, return to ministering
