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.

Hunting is a favorite pasttime of many Minnesotans. In the early 1900’s, “market hunting” resulted in hunters wrecklessly shooting ducks to ship to restaurants. As time went on, Minnesota conducted better wildlife management that put limits on bird and wildife hunting practices. Minnesota is now a model of conservation practices.

Jan tells how she married into a hunting family and how hunting became a family affair. She shares a number of hunting stories and a recipe.