This week I ran across articles about “Victory Gardens” in the 1943 editions of the Canby News. This is eighty years ago during World War Two.

Some days it’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time to put away the snow shovels and get out your folding chairs! Are you ready for some music in the park? We have five Music on Monday events scheduled, so put these dates on your calendar:

- June 12 - Mario Callens & The Midwest Cowboys (old time country)

Brandt Eichens, Lane Fink, and AshleeAnn Frazeur were Canby High School Student Rotarians at the March 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of Canby telling of their studies, activities and plans for the future.

Pioneer PBS’s Prairie Yard & Garden (PY&G) will feature the beautiful yard of Canby’s Andy Kreuzer on its upcoming episode. “Andy’s Place” will air on Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. on Pioneer PBS.

Salted Carmel Chocolate Cake

submitted by Aalex Hubin

Ingredients:

For the chocolate cake:

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

Typically Minnesota ranks high on all sorts of charts, whether it’s for US Census participation or quality of life. So I was a little disappointed when I read we are ranked 39th in SNAP Access.

Jr. League winners (above, L-R), Aidan Pederson and Tate Frazeur from team Pickled Cats, received new bowling balls sponsored by Lancer Lanes & Event Center and the 2023 High School League Champion Team LJ (below) James Kamrath and Laney Sik received plaques.

The Canby Sportsmen’s 23rd Annual Fundraiser Banquet held at the Sanford Building was a great success on Saturday. *More pictures to come in next week’s edition.