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The Kellers, owners of Main Street Market in Humphrey, have purchased the Lindsay Cooperative Market, and will take over in May. The deal was announced March 20 during the annual Cooperative Market community meeting. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jessica McPhillips, Gene Werner, Joan Mejstrik, Cindy Klassen, Mary Chohon, Beth Keller and Phyllis McPhillips. Back row, Richard Bender, Glenn Pfeifer, Terry Oberhauser, Rebecca Keller, Lauren Keller and John Keller. Democrat photo

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Lindsay Holy Family students celebrated National Ag Day March 19 thanks to Bank of Lindsay, Lindsay Insurance and Elite Realty. Students were treated to breakfast at the bank and insurance office, served by the staff. Sausage, eggs and donuts were served, with the eggs provided by Four Sisters Backyard Farms, located just east and north of Lindsay. Stella (8), Scarlett (6), Eloise (4), and Lydia (15 months) Beller, with supervision from their mother, Summer Beller, have operated since 2021. Democrat photo

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The Goldenrod Conference recently released its all conference teams and the St. Francis Flyers and Lady Flyers were well represented. Earning 1st team honors were Nyla Kessler, Isabel Preister and Carson Wessel. Second team honors went to Karly Kessler and Ethan Wieseler. Jayda Krings and Devon Baumgart earned honorable mentioned recognition. Pictured, left to right, Karly Kessler, Nyla Kessler, Jayda Krings, Isabel Preister, Carson Wessel, Ethan Wieseler and Devon Baumgart. Courtesy photo

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Joan Plummer

Unveiling link between diabetes, heart health

Did you know diabetes and heart disease are closely connected — much like the gears in a well-functioning machine? The relationship between these two conditions can significantly impact your overall health. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than those without diabetes. This is because of the damaging effects of high blood sugar on the blood vessels and nerves around the heart. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to help prevent both diabetes and heart disease.

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Kathy and Tim Johnson sit at their kitchen table in Benedict Sunday, Feb. 18. The Johnsons live in the former Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. The high ceilings and stained-glass windows were overwhelming at first, but now they enjoy the unique features. Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press

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Beth Baldwin sits in a pew of the remaining New Visions church in Lincoln Feb. 15. Baldwin lives in the Southminster neighborhood, making it 'doubly important' that the buyer was a good fit. Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press

Churches find new life

Empty churches become apartments, museums

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