Senior Perspective

02/15/2024

Happy Valentine's Day!

01/08/2024

If you haven’t already seen it, January editions are on stands now!
📰a whittler from Litchfield
📰an author inspired by love, loss
📰a Barnesville woman finds her castle
📰so much more…
To find the edition in your area or to view other editions, please visit https://www.srperspective.com/

12/05/2023

Meet a 104-year-old blue ribbon baking legend, walk through a winter wonderland, “Is this how I’m going to die, Lord?” and so much more! All editions are now on stands or find it here at https://www.srperspective.com/

11/11/2023

11/02/2023

Look for our veterans special section, “Heroes Honored,” this month in ALL editions. Meet a 105-year-old WWII veteran, a Sleepy Eye man wounded three times in Vietnam who still carries shrapnel in his face, a St. Cloud man speaks of the “grief and anguish” and “brutal reality” in South Vietnam, and so much more!
All editions are now on stands or find the edition for your area online here at www.srperspective.com

‘It’s still painful’, My WWII Memories, St.Cloud man led signal company in the mountains

10/04/2023

From Hutchinson to Mankato, even over to Waconia and Shakopee near the Twin Cities area…River edition is now sharing an intriguing article about music makers from yesteryear, a touching story saving a Czech tradition and so much more. Pick up your copy today or to find this and other editions online, please visit https://www.srperspective.com/

Music makers from yesteryear; Saving a Church, a Czech tradition

10/03/2023

Have you seen the Valley edition yet?
In this edition, meet a gal named Alice, learn how a DL couple made something out of nothing and much more.
Valley edition covers Fargo/Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids and all the small towns in-between.
To find the edition in your area or to view other editions, please visit https://www.srperspective.com/

Making something out of nothing; A gal named Alice

10/02/2023

Sr. Perspective is now on stands. To read how a farmer won a tractor and a free trip for being “typical,” saving a Czech tradition, uplifting toys, Merci train, and much more, pick up a copy today at local distributors. All editions can also be found online at https://www.srperspective.com/

09/23/2023

We will be publishing our Veteran's Day special section later this fall and could use one more great story that honors a living Veteran. Do you know someone who fought in WWII, Korea, Vietnam or other war conflict and is willing to tell their story? We would love to share it with our readers. The special section will be inserted in all editions in November. Pleases contact Jim, editor/publisher, [email protected], with your story idea lead. Thanks!

Bringing good news to good folks sine 1993

07/03/2023

The Senior Perspective and our newest ad sales rep, Michelle, were featured on North Dakota Today (Valley News Live) about a week ago. Here is a link to the broadcast, which highlights our Valley edition, the cookbook and other sections of the paper. Senior Perspective has been around for 30+ years and 5+ years in the Fargo area. Thanks for featuring us on your show, North Dakota Today!

recurring recording of North Dakota Today on KVLY

02/07/2023

We are currently looking for someone to deliver papers for us one day a month in the Mankato/New Ulm area. If you are interested, please contact us. This is a paid position based on hours/mileage. Thanks!

11/07/2022

Do you have a good story idea? We are always looking for a good story to tell! It could be an interesting neighbor, friend or family member. It can be inspirational, uplifting, historical, or just plain interesting. Send your idea to Jim (jim@srperspective. com) today!

08/05/2022

We have a great team of writers and are looking to add to that team. If you like to write and would enjoy writing about interesting people in and around your community, we are looking for you... especially in the Alexandria, Wadena, Belgrade and Sauk Centre areas. Want to learn more? Let Jim know and he will give you more details.

02/11/2022

We are currently looking for a delivery driver in the St. Cloud area. One day/month. Interested? Know anyone who might be? Send us a message. 😀

02/08/2022

The Sr Perspective regrets an error in The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra ad that was placed in our paper. The correct time for the concert is 7 PM on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Performing Arts Center (AAHS) in Alexandria. We are sorry for any confusion this error may have caused.

02/04/2022

Senior Perspective is looking for someone to take over the delivery route in the St. Cloud area. This is a flexible, one-day-a-month position paid on time/mileage. If you are interested or want to learn more, contact [email protected].

01/19/2022

Do you ‘live local?’

https://www.srperspective.com/post/do-you-live-local

By Jim Palmer If we were able to take a time machine back just 40 years ago, we would be amazed at how much has changed with our regular routine as a society. Back then, everyone got their food, clothes and supplies from stores in town or a nearby city. Most picked up the local newspaper to find out...

01/19/2022

Woman looks back at harsh childhood, including time in concentration camp

https://www.srperspective.com/post/a-rough-scary-road-to-freedom

Woman looks back at harsh childhood, including time in concentration camp By Rachel Barduson Maria “Mary” (Fischer) Strasser of Alexandria was born into a stable environment. Her parents were farmers, growing grapes and grains in Werschetz, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). But things changed quickly for...

11/30/2021

Cookbooks going fast! Grab one for yourself and grab one as a gift! Just $4 each...Click here to find one near you. Its a good idea to call stores ahead before you make a trip. If you have questions call us at 320-334-3344.
https://www.srperspective.com/post/cookbooks-are-here-1

Bringing good news to good folks sine 1993

11/04/2021

Our latest cookbook is on shelves now and make great Holiday gifts at $4 each! Get yours today before they're all gone!
Click here to find one near you. If you have questions call us at 320-334-3344.

https://www.srperspective.com/post/cookbooks-are-here-1

Bringing good news to good folks sine 1993

09/09/2021

Area priests escaped near certain death after missing breakfast meeting, helped survivors after 9/11 attacks

https://www.srperspective.com/post/a-hijacked-vacation

Area priests escaped near certain death after missing breakfast meeting, helped survivors after 9/11 attacks Father Jeff Ethen of Clitherall has had some life threatening moments during his travels. He was shipwrecked, cut off by a mountain mud slide, passed through the eye of a hurricane, been in a...

09/03/2021

We are looking for photos of you, your family or friends enjoying food for our upcoming Senior Perspective cookbook. This would include making, serving or eating food! Send us your best food-related photo! If we use it, you will receive a FREE Cookbook PLUS a chance to win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of your choice!* Please send by Sept. 14, 2021, to [email protected]. Be sure to include any pertinent information you have about the photo(s). Thanks!

08/31/2021

Senior Perspective is an excellent option for businesses to reach their target audience. See how our newspaper has helped Breitenfeldt Group grow over the years. 🗞 "It has been quite effective for us and it is also cost effective," said Dennis Breitenfeldt, founder and owner of Breitenfeldt Group. 👍To learn more about how Senior Perspective can promote your business, visit our web page www.srperspective.com or call 320-334-3344.

07/16/2021

We are currently looking for a delivery driver in the Waseca/Janesville/Waterville area. This is a short route and only one day per month. If you are interested or want to learn more, call Jim at 320-334-3344 or email [email protected]. Thanks!

06/08/2021

Rustad Tours has promoted its tours through Senior Perspective for many years. See how this partnership has helped Rustad Tours fill those tours and grow their business. 🚐

04/06/2021

See how Sr. Perspective has helped promote PioneerCare over the years. To learn more about the newspaper, visit www.srperspective.com.

03/22/2021

New Ulm couple has enjoyed a life with international flavor at work and at home

https://www.srperspective.com/post/worldly-professors

New Ulm couple has enjoyed a life with international flavor at work and at home By Carlienne A. Frisch New Ulm residents Tom and Judy Kuster, both retired professors, have led a multi-faceted life. They have taught in such diverse locations as China, South Korea, Croatia and Bulgaria--as well as New...

03/19/2021

Adventure awaits

https://www.srperspective.com/post/adventure-awaits

By Carol Stender At 82, Wes Schallock of Vining is not an idle man. If he’s not making five-and-a-half mile walks near his Vining home, Schallock hits the treadmill. He doesn’t make the outdoor walks consistently, he said; but he enjoys time in nature. Walking and the outdoors have been a lifelo...

03/17/2021

Pelican Rapids man finds nice niche as ‘liturgical artist’

https://www.srperspective.com/post/exploring-the-spiritual-side-of-art

Pelican Rapids man finds nice niche as ‘liturgical artist’ By Deb Trygstad, M.S. “We all have a unique art, a personal passion that serves as a vessel through which our souls can speak. True happiness is found by filling it, and purpose is fulfilled by pouring it out.” Cristen Rodgers There ...

03/12/2021

Coping with Covid: ‘Cards of peace’

https://www.srperspective.com/post/coping-with-covid-cards-of-peace

By Karen Flaten When Mary Lou Black moved back to Minnesota after living in Wisconsin for several years, she was pleased to live near her family again. She enjoyed getting together with her siblings and extended family, and she soon found that one of the ways they could enjoy getting together was by...