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Wadena-area resident Paul Sailer, who has written two books about World War II aviation history, will be at the Detroit Lakes Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 9 for a 10:30 a.m. presentation about his books, his own experiences as a Vietnam War helicopter pilot, and how those experiences inform his writing. This presentation in honor of Veteran's Day is free and open to the public.

wfrank@altoonamirror.com Beerbower Jewelers owner Don Beerbower helps a customer try on pearl bracelets at the Hollidaysburg store. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation. About 83% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate the annual holiday. “There is a lot of consumer optimism around Mother’s Day this year as more people are getting vaccinated and stimulus checks are being distributed,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay...

wfrank@altoonamirror.com A Valentine’s Day candy display at the Gardners Candies Logan Town Centre store. (Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski) Like other special occasions, Valentine’s Day will be a bit different during the coronavirus pandemic. Just more than half — 52% — of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “There is no question the pandemic has disrupted many aspects of Americans’ daily interactions and ...