Mark Ostlund News Today

The third installment in a series of stories puts a spotlight on metro area businesses named for real people, including Bernie's Wines & Liquors, Sandy's Donuts, and Ed's Towing.

The Pickling in Perham Tournament, which was held on Saturday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 4, brought 41 teams and 68 individuals to town.

Some are coated in chocolate or sprinkles, others with bacon or glaze. It seems Sandy's Donuts has been doing something right. The family-owned business is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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The popular restaurant made the announcement on its social media accounts Thursday afternoon, June 23.

Now, Sandys delivers to towns sprinkled within a 100-mile radius, from Jamestown in the west to Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids and Rothsay to the east. They’ve even made a couple trips to Watertown and Aberdeen in S.D., though the three-hour trip to Aberdeen pushes the envelope for doughnut delivery, Ostlund said. That means taking Bismarcks to Bismarck is not in the cards. But for places like Oakes, LaMoure and Lisbon, N.D., which don’t have a local bakery or doughnut shop, the results have ...