On this edition, churches with diverse memberships are featured. Mt. Zion Church was formed in 1856 in St. Paul by the Jewish community. The Pilgrim Baptist Church also achieved new membership, consisting of freed slaves.
Also in this show: Letters of inquiry were written to locate women who had served in the military in Roseau county. After much searching, 150 women were located. In March 2010, a luncheon in their honor was given at the Roseau City Center.

On this episode a look at the hockey rivalry between Warroad and Roseau, MN high school teams — and the Northwest MN connection to “The Miracle on Ice.”

Jim makes a trip to Michigan to make maple syrup with his son. One of oldest agricultural comodities in the U.S., it takes 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup. Also in the show, the history of Pelan, Minnesota: The Olson Stagecoach line was located in Pelan as well as the Half-Way House, which got its name from being located halfway between the mail run from Roseau to Hallock.

Jim talks about Lutheranism and the wide controversy going on right now concerning whether gays should be allowed to minister within the church. And Jan talks about the Lutheran church just outside of St. Hilaire, Minnesota. The ladies group is busy and thriving, with projects like quilting and making kits for those less fortunate.

Jim tells of the history of 4-H, an international organization that has influenced thousands of Minnesota youth with the life skills programs it offers. Jan tells about the local 4-H days when she and Sharon Hamre were in charge of the talent contest called “Share the Fun”. Jan and Sharon directed the Smiley 4-H Club.