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SPORTS: Jags split two conference games. P2

TERRY BULLOCK | HINCKLEY NEWS

Jags win over Rush City, 58-51

For those of us that can only wonder what the basketball net looks like that close. Number 32 is Senior Lathaniel Kroschel and he is still going up to pull down another rebound. One of his game leading 19 he worked for to get for his team against Rush City. See full story page 2.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

VOL. 130 NO. 43 $1.00

Avoid carbon monoxide

poisoning, check furnace

exhaust for freezing

JENNIFER YOCUM-STANS EDITOR@

With temperatures dropping to more than 20 below here in Minnesota, area fire departments are warning residents to make sure their furnace exhaust pipes are clear of snow and ice.

Blocked pipes can cause carbon monoxide to go back into your home. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can be deadly. CO is found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces. CO can build up indoors and poison people and animals who breathe it.

Hinckley Fire Chief, Elliott Golly, said they typically get 5-7 calls per year where a carbon monoxide detector has alarmed. Out of those calls, said Golly, one or two of them have a furnace issue, the rest are situations where the CO detector's batteries are dead or they are expired. In either case the fire department will go to the home wearing their self-contained breathing equipment and check the levels of CO in the home. If there is an issue, the fire department will call in the gas company.

CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY The following are some safety tips from Minnesota Energy Resources regarding natural gas.

? Have at least one smoke/carbon monoxide detector on each floor. Test them monthly to insure they are working properly.

? Never use a stove or oven to heat your home. ? Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher in your kitch-

en. ? Keep filters and exhausts cleaned and properly

vented. ? Check vents regularly for blockage. ? Don't store flammable liquids near the furnace or

gas water heater. ? Keep the area around the water heater free of clutter. ? To prevent scalding, set water heat no higher than

120 degrees Fahrenheit. ? Have your furnace inspected every year and keep

SEE FURNACE, PAGE 2

COVID restrictions loosened in Minnesota

STAFF REPORT NEWS@

Governor Walz expressed cautious optimism about the progress Minnesotans have made in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and announced that the state will be reducing restrictions in ways that will help businesses.

The Pine City Area Chamber of Com-

merce noted that on Saturday, Feb. 13 the following changes went into effect:

? The cap on bars and restaurants will move up to 250 people inside and 250 outside, with an occupancy limit of no more than 50% of established capacity.

? Onsite dining hours are extended to 11:00pm, for any establishment that serves food. Takeout may occur after

11:00 p.m. ? Indoor seated and non-seated en-

tertainment occupancy limits expand to 250 people in each separate area, with a total max of 1,250 people, while maintaining social distancing. Food and beverage consumption is extended to 11:00.

? Outdoor entertainment food and beverage consumption is extended to

11 p.m. ? Private wedding, funeral, celebra-

tions and parties will have an occupancy limit of 25%, up to a max. of 50 people with social distancing. These events may not occur between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.

? Gyms, fitness centers and pools expand to 250 at 25% capacity. Social distancing at 6 feet.

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FURNACE:

Keep vents

clear of ice

FROM PAGE 1

the filter clean. ? Never hang things from utility pipes. ? Keep combustibles away from heat sources. ? Follow a space heater's instructions carefully and use with proper ventilation. ? Stay away from LP tanks, meters and hookups. ? If your home has corrugated stainless steel tubing be sure it is inspected regularly.

CO POISONING Symptoms of CO poisoning include:

? Sudden flu-like illness

? Dizziness, headaches, sleepiness

? Nausea or vomiting

? Fluttering or throbbing heart beat

? Cherry-red lips, unusually pale complexion

? Unconsciousness If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning get everyone out of the house immediately and call 911.

Jaguar boys split a pair of conference games

COACH DAN KREFT

HINCKLEYNEWS@

The Hinckley-Finlayson boy's basketball team had two Great River Conference games last week, and the Jaguars won one and lost a very tightly contested second game.

The Jaguars hosted the Rush City Tigers on Tuesday, February 9. Coming into the matchup Rush City only had one loss on the season. However, the Jaguars came ready to play and handed the Tigers their second loss by a score of 58-51. Hinckley-Finlayson played a solid first half on the defensive end of the court, only allowing Rush City to shoot 22% from the floor while turning the ball over 13 times; and the Jags enjoyed a 31-19 halftime lead.

The Tigers shot better in the second half, but the Jags were able to hold on to the lead and grab the conference win. Balanced scoring was one of the keys to the Jaguars success - they had seven players score, and six of those players had between eight and 12 points.

In the second game of the week Hinckley-Finlayson took on the Braham Bombers on Thursday, February 11. The match up between the Jaguars and the Bombers for several years has been a very tightly contested physical game with both teams playing tough defense - and this game wasn't any different. The entire first half was a back and forth affair with the Bombers leading 26-23 at halftime. The second half was nearly a carbon copy of the first half: both teams exchanging leads several times. It seemed as though HF might come out on top as they had a 49-46 lead with time running out. Unfortunately for the Jags, Braham

hit a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to tie it up and send it into overtime. Scoring was tough for both teams in the overtime period with Braham scoring four while H-F only scored three. The Jags had a shot to try and win it with two seconds remaining, but the shot didn't fall: final score Braham 53 - H-F 52.

The loss brings the Jaguars overall record to 3-5, and 3-3 in the Great River Conference. Hinckley-Finlayson's next games are Tuesday 2/16 when they host Mora and Thursday 2/18 when they host Isle.

STATISTICAL LEADERS VS RUSH CITY: Points Cyliss LaFave 12; Ashton Hosler 11 Rebounds Lathaniel Kroschel 19; Lucas Kreft 4; LaFave 4 Assists Hosler 3; LaFave 3; Kroschel 3 Steals 6 players tied with 1 Blocks Kroschel 1; LaFave 1; Jon Buchanan 1

STATISTICAL LEADERS VS BRAHAM: Points Lathaniel Kroschel 18; Ashton Hosler 14 Rebounds Lathaniel Kroschel 13; Lucas Kreft 5 Assists Kroschel 3; Aaron Mulder 3 Steals Kroschel 4; Mulder 2; Hosler 2 Blocks Kroschel 2; Mulder 1

TERRY BULLOCK | HINCKLEY NEWS

Number 21, Lucas Kreft will get just enough fingers on this

Rush City shot to block it cleanly. Jags go on to beat the Ti-

gers 58-51 in a game February 9th.

TERRY BULLOCK | HINCKLEY NEWS

Freshman Cyliss Lafave seen here splitting the Braham de-

fenders on a hard drive to the bucket for 2 of his 12 points he

scored for his Jag team. But the Jags lost in overtime 53-52.

Increase bird species at feeders by offering a variety of foods

AMY RAGER UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Birding is a great way to pass the long cold winters in Minnesota and can provide hours of entertainment.

By providing a variety of food types you will increase the number of species that will frequent your feeders.

AMY RAGER is an Extension educator based in Morris, MN, and oversees the Minnesota Master Naturalist program.

BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER SEED

PEANUTS

SUET

THISTLE SEED

Almost every bird that visits a feeder will eat these seeds. The outer shell is thin and easy to crack open, and birds that can't crack the seeds open will scour the ground under the feeder for the bits and pieces that fall. Black oil sunflower seeds are high in fat so they make a great winter food source.

Dry roasted and unsalted peanuts are great options that provide a high protein and fat source for birds in winter. Shelled peanuts can be used, but they really only attract Jays and woodpeckers. Birds love peanut butter too, but be sure to avoid the brands that contain partially hydrogenated oil. Squirrels love peanuts in ANY form, so be forewarned.

Can be purchased wherever birdseed is sold. You can also purchase it at the meat counter or from a local butcher. It will become rancid, so put it out in smaller amounts. If you are a hunter or know one, ask them for the ribcage from their deer and hang it up. You will be surprised at the number and variety of birds that will love it! You may want to hang it out of view of your nearby neighbors.

This is a more expensive feed, but it attracts finches of all sorts. Feed it from a specialized feeder with smaller holes or a "thistle sock." The sock is a mesh bag with small holes and the finches can pull the seeds out through the mesh. Thistle seed can go bad if it gets wet; a sign that this has happened is if the birds stop feeding on the bag. Take it down and get a new sock feeder if this happens.

HOMEMADE BIRD TREATS

SAFFLOWER

CRACKED CORN

Make up a recipe for feeding your favorite winter birds. Smear peanut butter on a tree trunk and stick whole peanuts into it. Melt suet and pour into a muffin tin. Add any seeds or fruit you would feed in your feeder, put a string in it to allow you to hang it up, let it harden and voila! A homemade feast for your winter bird visitors.

This white, thin-shelled seed is known to be a cardinal favorite, and it can be added to any feeder that holds sunflower seeds. It can become soggy and inedible in wet weather if it is on the ground.

Many bird species like this seed. It can also attract deer, turkeys, moose or caribou depending on where you live, so be prepared! Whole corn is fine for squirrel feeding, but birds need the smaller pieces of cracked corn.

MEALWORMS

Almost all feeder birds (except goldfinches) will eat mealworms if you offer them. Although they are called worms they are actually the larval stage of the darkling beetle, Tenebrio molitor. You can feed them live in a dish, or get them freeze-dried.

FRUIT

Birds also need their daily servings of fruits and vegetables and this can be difficult in the winter. Grapes, slices of citrus fruits, apple slices, banana slices, cranberries and melon rinds will all be happily consumed by our feathered friends. You can also feed raisins if you chop them and reconstitute them in warm water before feeding.

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Lady Jags fall to Bombers, Dragons OBITUARIES Arthur H. McClaren Sr.

COACH ROB WITTER HINCKLEYNEWS@

May 10, 1928 - February 1, 2021

Arthur H. McClaren Sr., age 92 of Hinckley, passed away

On Monday, February 8 the

Monday, February 1, 2021.

Lady Jags hosted Pine City

Art was born May, 10, 1928 in

in the first of two Great River

Lloyd Minister, Alberta Canada

Conference games for the

to Joseph H. and Evelyn I. (Bir-

week. This is second time the

kett) McClaren. Art served his

Jags had played the Dragons

country during the Korean con-

in the span of seven days.

flict where he attained the rank

They again played a very good

of sergeant and was awarded a

game against a very difficult

purple heart.

opponent. However, unlike the

After his discharge in 1952

first game where they were

Art returned to Hinckley, Minn.

able to match the Dragons of-

where he purchased/operated the

fensively for the first half, the

Mobile gas station. Art referred

Jags were unable put enough

to running the station as "having

points on the board early and

a lot of fun", working on cars, his

trailed 32-20 at the half.

lifelong hobby/career. In 1954 he

The second half saw the

married Margie Chaffee and the couple made their home in

Dragons really ramp up the

Hinckley. Art worked as a mechanic for many years. After

defense and the Jaguars had

leaving Slim's Texaco in 1975, Art opened his own shop

too many turnovers facing

"Art's Repair." Although he sold the shop downtown in 1996,

their pressure as they took the

he continued to do minor repairs in the shop he built at

victory, 68-36.

their home north of Hinckley.

Scoring for the Jags: Hallie

Art was probably best known in his later years for the

Rootkie 13, Makayla Am-

stocking hats he made. His color combinations were unique,

merman 7, Grace Balut 5,

they were always topped with a pom pom and had his signa-

Bella Brant 4, Rylie Kreger

ture piece of red yarn on the inside. If you ever stopped by

and Jezzlayn Ringler 3, Joey

for a visit he was always eager to send you home with a hat!

Hopkins 1.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings,

Assists, Balut and Kreger 3;

his wife Margie and two infant sons.

Rebounds, Rootkie 9; Steals,

SARA ANDERSON | HINCKLEY NEWS

He is survived by children Art Jr. (Nola), Verna Kay and

Balut 2; Blocks, Ammerman 1. Hallie Rootkie goes up for a shot in the Jaguars game against the Braham

Mary Lou (Sonny); five grandchildren, nine great grand-

On Thursday, February

Bombers. Rootkie scored 16 points in the game in the loss to Braham.

children and one great-great grandchild.

11, the Jaguars traveled to

Arrangements by Tatting Methven Funeral and Crema-

Braham to take on the Bomb-

tion Services, Hinckley, Minnesota.

ers. Earlier in the season, the

Scoring for the Jags: Rootkie The C-team is now 3-3 on the

Bombers defeated the Jags at 16, Balut 15, Ammerman 8,

season (3-2 GRC).

home and H-F was excited to Kreger 5, Brant and Ringler 4, challenge them again. Howev- Hopkins 1.

8TH GRADE UPDATE

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er, the Bombers did a great job of rebounding on the offense end and too many second

Assists, Ammerman, Balut, Kreger and Ringler 2; Rebounds, Rootkie 11; Steals,

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chance opportunities allowed Balut and Rootkie 3; Blocks,

Creighton, Delainey Johnson,

Braham to take a 45-27 half-

Ammerman 3.

Cheyenne Mishler, Natalie

time lead.

The Lady Jags are in action Stafne, Hayasen Taggart, Lau-

The Jaguars played much

twice this coming week; Tues- ren Thom, Mary Watrin, Nila

better in the second half. They day February 16, vs. North

Williams

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Take precautions, protect your vehicle against theft

When I was in the military, desire harsh punishment

prosecuted in 2020 and found to separate them).

in the console or glovebox). If

I was stationed in Texas. My against perpetrators. Losing some surprising statistics. For Even when a person is found a key is located, the thief will

Lone Star friends loved to

a motor vehicle to theft causes instance, 79% of the vehicles in possession of a stolen vehi- drive away ? stealing a vehicle

recite a

significant, long-term stress in were stolen by someone the

cle, it may be difficult to prove within seconds and causing

myth that a victim's daily life. It's also an vehicle owner knew, whether it that the possessor was the one the vehicle owner months or

Texas had expensive hassle. If the vehicle was someone in the household who stole it. The possessor

years of headaches that could

a law on

is found, it is often damaged. or a friend. Roughly 74% of

may have innocently acquired have easily been avoided.

the books, Victims end up paying tow

the vehicles were stolen from the vehicle from the thief;

Do not store your keys near

unchanged costs, impound fees, and de-

a residence (including recre- however, if the person knew or your vehicle, such as on a wall

from the

ductibles. Items in the vehicle ational property), 16% from

should have known the vehicle in your garage, or on a hook

days of the such as money and tools are

the casino, and the remaining was stolen, the person may be near the back door of your

Wild West, stolen. If there was mail or

from a lot or workplace. Of the charged with possessing stolen house ? this is only inviting a

Reese Frederickson

where the penalty for horse theft was death

other identifying paperwork in the automobile, the owner may find themselves the victim of identity theft too.

residential cases, only 18% were stolen by someone not known to the homeowner; in those incidents, the keys were

property. Although motor vehicle

thefts are felonies, they are classified as property crimes

thief to take them. If you do not trust or know someone in your household, then hide your keys. I've had a surprising

Pine County

by hang-

Fortunately, motor vehicle

ing. Horses thefts are rare. The State

in the vehicles. Unfortunately, if you're a

under Minnesota law. This means that despite all the

number of cases where people staying at the casino invite

Attorney

were valuable

of Minnesota has roughly 3,400,000 licensed drivers and

victim of motor vehicle theft, there is not a lot of good news.

harm they caused the victim, most convicted car thieves

strangers into their hotel rooms only to later discover

and indis- 7,400,000 registered vehicles. Motor vehicle theft cases are do not end up in prison under their keys and vehicle missing

pensable in the Old West, and According to the Minnesota

difficult to solve. Of the 11,410 Minnesota's Sentencing Guide- after the party is over.

the apocryphal story aligned Department of Public Safe-

statewide reports mentioned lines unless they have a long

If you have ATVs, especial-

with the eye-for-an-eye folklore ty, in 2019 (the last year that

earlier, only 1,780 (16%) were felony record.

ly those kept at recreational

of Texas justice. In actuality, statewide statistics were

cleared by an arrest. Unless

The silver lining is that pro- properties, hide the keys and

Texas never had such a law

available), there were 11,410

your vehicle has a location

tecting yourself is simple and consider securing the vehicles

horse theft in the 1850s was

motor vehicles stolen in Min- device or you know who stole free: always lock your vehicle with a chain. Pine County re-

punished by two to seven

nesota. This represents 0.15% your ride, the chances of catch- and take your keys, even if

ceives many ATV theft reports

years in prison). However,

of all registered vehicles, or

ing the thief are small. If your your vehicle is in your drive- from recreational property

horse thefts caused so much

an impact to 0.34% of licensed vehicle is located, there usu-

way or garage. Motor vehicle owners where a thief broke

anger that there were accounts drivers (assuming one vehicle ally is no meaningful forensic thieves are not sophisticat-

into a garage or shed and

of vigilantes hanging horse

per driver). In 2019, Pine Coun- evidence. DNA does not trans- ed ? I rarely see cases where

easily drove or hauled away

thieves in the 1800s.

ty had 63 motor vehicle theft

fer well to vehicle surfaces.

a vehicle is "hot-wired" or

the ATVs.

The modern-day horse is

reports, representing 0.3% of Finding a useable fingerprint locked doors are opened with

I recently saw a humorous

a motor vehicle. Victims of

the 22,240 vehicles registered is nearly impossible (prints

a "slim jim". Thieves roam

car insurance commercial that

motor vehicle theft may feel

in the county.

are on common surfaces,

parking lots and properties

ended with the tagline: "Life

the same sense of anger as

I reviewed the motor vehi-

such as door handles, steering looking for unlocked vehicles. sucks without a car." Indeed, it

those Texas vigilantes and

cle theft cases that my office

wheels and gear shifts; when When one is found, the thief

does; so, take precautions and

fingerprints are stacked on top will enter the vehicle and look protect your vehicle.

LETTER GUIDELINES

of the many other prints on

in the usual places for keys

these surfaces, there is no way (under the visors or floormats;

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RELIGION

5 HINCKLEY NEWS

I really enjoy the Hallmark Channel.

Each love story balances the tensions

of old flames and the

reality of choices that

stand in the way of a

"Happy Ever After."

Each person must

decide if the benefits

outweigh the costs. But

in the end, the couple

kiss and you know

everything is going to

Spotlight work out well.

on Faith

I learned a definition for love that changed

Pastor

my life. At Bible School I learned to define love

Peter Dobson as follows: "Love is

a conscious commit-

ment to the welfare

of the loved one regardless of cost to

self." What does this look like when we

think of God's love for us? Perhaps the most well-known verse in Scripture is John 3:16. In this one verse we hear the Father's heart for a sin-filled humanity. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God made that conscious commitment to give His Son. He wanted to rescue us from a death penalty that had to be paid. And at such a great price, each one of us should receive His Love-Gift and thank Him for forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

John went on in 1 John 4:7-10 to describe this marvelous transaction springing from God, who IS love, and how that His love should be expressed to other family members. He writes, "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loves

is born of God, and knows God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (or the atoning sacrifice) for our sins."

But God didn't just give us eternal life and say, "See you soon." God continues to provide for us in our day-to-day lives. Paul put it this way in Romans 8:32, "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?" It is God who justified us. It is Christ who died for us and rose again and even intercedes on our behalf with God. No matter what, God is with us and for us. So that nothing can sepa-

rate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. God's kiss of love is not the end of the movie. It is the evidence that He continues to work in and through us for His glory and our good.

Is there someone you know that needs to know this kind of love? Would you make that conscious commitment to their welfare regardless of what it costs? Let 1 John 4:11 encourage you: "Beloved, since God so loved us, we ought also to love one another."

Peter Dobson is the pastor at Danforth Community Chapel in Bruno, Minn.

WORSHIP

guide

Bible Baptist Church of Hinckley 209 Old Highway 61 N Hinckley, 320-384-7879 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. service, Thursday: 7 p.m. prayer and song service. Matthew Moris, Pastor

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Askov, Larry Johnsen Branch President EQ, RS, YM, YW & Primary 9:3010:20 a.m., Sunday School 10:3011:10, Sacrament meeting, 11:2012:30, in the chapel

Clover Community Church 15 miles east on Highway 48, next to St. Croix Park entrance, 320-384-6639. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Community Worship Center 114 Minnesota Street Sandstone, 320-245-2464 On-line live stream on Sunday at 10:30 am Facebook address: community worship center or /

Danforth Community Chapel Pastor Peter Dobson 320-245-2813 57092 Wolf Creek Rd, Bruno Facebook Danforth Community chapel Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible study.

Emmanuel Lutheran 16726 Grindstone Lake Road, Dell Grove 320-245-2449 Rev. Kimberly Sturtz Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Worship. 10 a.m. Sunday School (Communion every Sunday) Fellowship coffee prior to worship.

Evangelical Free Church Hinckley 320-384-6387 Pastor Vic Elfstrum Sunday: 8:45 Prayer Service Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 Worship Wednesday: 5:50 p.m. AWANA, Thursday: 6 p.m. Men's Group

Evangelical Free Church Sandstone, Pastor Chris Cundiff 320-245-2459 Sunday: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Education hour. Wednesday: Awana, ages 3 yo to 6th grade. 6-7:30 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church and Academy 601 2nd Street SE, Hinckley, 320384-6312, Reed Owens, Pastor, 384-6274. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Midweek Prayer service Thursday: 1:45p.m. (Oct.-Apr.) Release Time

Finlayson United Methodist Church Finlayson, 2197 Hwy. 18, Pastor Penny Bonsell, 320-216-7169 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. worship (Communion first Sunday, Coffee fellowship following) Youth group meetings: Contact pastor for schedule.

First Lutheran Church Rev. Brenda Wicklund, 301 Lawler Ave. So., Hinckley 384-6393 firstlcpastor@ Sunday: 8:30 a.m. coffee fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. May), 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion. Wednesday: 5 p.m. Confirmation, Faith in Action, 7 p.m. Worship with Communion. Community Meal second Tuesday of month, 5-6:30 pm, (except Nov.) Visit us on the WEB and FB.

First Presbyterian Church Hinckley, Pastor Kevin Carr, 1813 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley, 384-6440 Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. worship service, 11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship. Thursday (Oct. April): 1:45 p.m. release time, 6 p.m. Dinner for a Dollar, 6:30 p.m. youth fellowship, Covenant Kids, adult Bible, 7:30 p.m. choir practice. (June August): 6:30 p.m. Southern Gospel concerts

Grace Lutheran Church 339 Division St., Sandstone, 320-245-2449 Rev. Kimberly Sturtz Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship/Sunday School (Communion every Sunday); 10 a.m. Fellowship coffee Tuesday: 9 a.m. Bible Study and coffee Wednesday: 6 p.m. Family Church Night light supper; 6:30 p.m. confirmation and church school

House of Hope Community Church 105 N. Blair Ave., Hinckley Pastor Cory Carlson, 320-384-0696 Sunday: 10 a.m. worship

Living Grace Church Cloverdale Senior Center 38736 Cloverdale Rd., Hinckley 320-279-7528 Lead Teaching Pastor: Tony LeTourneau Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

Peace Lutheran Church 2177 Hwy. 18, Finlayson Pastor Philip Hoppe 320-384-6646 Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study: Sept. May 10:15 a.m.

River of Healing Meets at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Hinckley American Legion Hall. Pastors Duane and Susan Olson, 218-343-2799

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 114 Elm Ave., Moose Lake 218-485-4517 Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship

St. John's Lutheran Church Kroschel, Pastor Tim Schiller Church 320-384-6884 Parsonage 320-384-9968 Sunday: 9 a.m. worship (Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays) Sunday School 10 a.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. quilting Confirmation Wed. 6-7:30 p.m., Wings Group Wed. 6-7:30 p.m., LWML third Thurs., 1:30 p.m.

St. John's Free Lutheran Church 6461 Finlayson Road, PO Box 175 Finlayson, MN 55735 Pastor Gary Zikan Phone: 320-233-6462 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. children released during service Communion: First Sunday of the Month

St. Patrick's Church Hinckley, Fr. Joseph Sirba, Pastor Saturday: Confessions 4 to 4:45 p.m. , Mass 5 p.m. Sunday Confessions 8 to 8:20 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m., Religious education classes for pre-school 6th grade, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Religious education classes for grades 7-12, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Daily Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 a.m., Friday 6:30 p.m.

St. Luke's Church, Sandstone Hinckley, Fr. Joseph Sirba, Pastor Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church On Hwy 18, five blocks west of Hwy 61 and downtown Hinckley, 405 2nd St. NW 320-384-6267 email: st.paulhinckley@ Pastor: Mike Metzler Sunday: 9 a.m. worship, 10 a.m. fellowship, Sunday School. Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays Little Lambs pre-school - Tuesday & Thursday mornings Wednesday: 10 a.m. Bible Study (Sept. - May) Germanfest, second weekend in October

The Cross Church 206 Main Ave, Sandstone Pastor Darren Sedler, 612-751-3291 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. worship Wednesday 6 p.m. Supper & Bible study

Seventh-day Adventist Hinckley, Pastor Karen Lewis Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible study, 11 a.m. worship Radio Station 96.3 FM Visitors welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church LCMS Box 656 Commercial Avenue, Sandstone, Pastor Richard Langhorst, 218-273-6248 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship

United Church of Christ 210 Commercial Avenue, P. O. Box 642, Sandstone, Pastor Penny Bonsell Sunday 11:15 a.m. worship followed by coffee fellowship. (Communion is the first Sunday of the month)

Zion Lutheran Church 38523 State Highway #48, Cloverdale 320-384-0096 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday, worship 2nd & 4th Sundays Sunday School 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:15-11:45 a.m. 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 2nd & 4th Sundays Adult Bible study Wednesdays @ 3 p.m. W/ELCA 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday. Council 3rd Wednesday @ 7 p.m.

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