Minnesota Man Restores 170-Year-Old Log Cabin: "Definitely a Labor of love."

Minnesota man restores 170-year-old log cabin: "Definitely a labor of love."

By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     SCANDIA, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state’s Swedish history. “History is very important to this area,” said Jim Lindberg. Lindberg was born and raised in Scandia. A part of the state that’s known for its green, lush countryside, especially on a rainy day. Since he was a kid, Lindberg has been passing by the old cabin on Parrish Road. The fami…

Minnesota man who has restored John Deere tractors in retirement plans August auction

WORTHINGTON — Ken Nieland celebrated his 85th birthday last week and decided it was time to sell his collection of restored John Deere Model B tractors and other antique farm implements. He plans to sell the items at auction Aug. 2. Nieland began restoring tractors among other projects since his retirement in 2002. Before retiring, he was in the building material industry, working at a lumber yard and managing it for about 20 years. He said his…