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The War Horse tells Burlington carousel history

Life on a roller coaster I’m the Kit Carson County Carousel’s War Horse from Burlington, Colo. We, the carousel’s animals, have endured rejection many times, prolonged suffocation, and theft. But, we have also enjoyed acceptance, restoration, and celebration. Ironically, our company, Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC), still makes roller coasters. But, sadly, they no longer make

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Shop ’til you drop in charming Lindsborg

Charming: Pleasant or attractive. (Of a person or manner) Polite, friendly, and likable. For examples, see Lindsborg, Kansas. Lindsborg is rightly called Little Sweden USA. Its strong Swedish heritage provides an anchor for the city’s identity. But Lindsborg offers much more than Swedish-themed stores and activities. Downtown Lindsborg is full of unique shopping and eating

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How to enjoy yummy Swedish cuisine

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”17313″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” lazy_loading=”true”][vc_column_text] Eat Swedish cuisine! If you have not eaten Swedish cuisine, especially Swedish pastries, you have been missing out. I was invited to visit Lindsborg, Kan., Little Sweden USA, on Thanksgiving weekend. I got to enjoy all kinds of delectable dishes and touch base with my heritage. December is the

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Hurry to the Christmas City of the High Plains

You cannot help but feel happy and delighted in WaKeeney, the Christmas City of the High Plains. WaKeeney: The Christmas City with everything Every year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, WaKeeney, Kan., lights up the night for Christmas. WaKeeney’s fantastic Christmas display lasts from Thanksgiving Saturday until New Year’s. If you love Christmas, this is

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The Last Indian Raid: ‘Brutal, ferocious crimes’

This is the third post in a series about the Northern Cheyenne Exodus in Kansas. The first discussed the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork. The second discussed the military’s response to the exodus following the battle. The Last Indian Raid: “Such brutal and ferocious crimes” “Of the many Indian raids in Kansas, none was ever

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