{"id":9173,"date":"2022-07-01T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/?p=9173"},"modified":"2022-07-18T17:19:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T17:19:02","slug":"our-junk-could-be-your-junk-gold-rush-days-ornococo-mn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2022\/07\/01\/our-junk-could-be-your-junk-gold-rush-days-ornococo-mn\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Junk Could Be Your Junk &#8211; Gold Rush Days, Ornococo, MN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"g g-4\"><div class=\"g-single a-342\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MzQyLDQsMSwyMA==\" href=\"https:\/\/driftlessglen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/banners\/curiss_driftglen_0425.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"440\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff9900;\">W<\/span>hy come to Gold Rush days? It&#8217;s really very simple.<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Come to Gold Rush days and you won&#8217;t leave empty-handed especially if you have something specific in mind.<\/strong> This is definitely the place to find it, and by \u201c<strong>IT<\/strong>\u201d I mean <strong>anything!<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re building, remodeling, furnishing, or just looking for a little accent piece to change or brighten up a room. You will also come across some amazing and unique gifts that are &#8220;One of a Kind&#8221;.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldrushmn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9218 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GOLDRUSHDAYS_img-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GOLDRUSHDAYS_img-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GOLDRUSHDAYS_img-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GOLDRUSHDAYS_img.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Gold Rush Days, Ornococo, MN <\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">is about 15 minutes north of Rochester and is always held the 3rd weekend in August. (Not to be confused with GRD Rochester.) <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is a Non Profit event that donates its proceeds back to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The volunteer staff and locals are great! The town opens up their yards for vendors and overflow parking. There are even people with carts and 4wheelers to help you get the larger items to your vehicle.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A lot of these vendors are not found online and can only be found at GRD once a year. <strong>Some vendors travel from various parts of the country just to join us here at GRD! Let&#8217;s meet some!<\/strong><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Junk Devotion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9292\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Junk-Devotion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Junk-Devotion.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Junk-Devotion-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Cheryl and Philip (Woody) Woodward of Pine Island, MN. Both fully employed, but also have Junk Devotion, a hobby\/business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cApproximately 15 years ago <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">we started seeing ideas for turning trash into treasures and we were hooked.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The picking part of the job isn\u2019t as glamorous as it sounds. Some of the places they hunt have years worth of dirt and grime built up. Hunting through garage sales, flea markets and dumpsters, barns, sheds and grandma\u2019s house to save things that would otherwise go to the landfill. Items are then hauled &amp; cleaned to reveal what treasures are buried beneath the dirt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Woody works on building or rebuilding furniture and Cheryl\u2019s specialty is painting small pieces of furniture. \u201cIt\u2019s so fun to see how a piece can be given new life with just a little paint.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cOur favorite, and largest sale of the year, is the Downtown Oronoco Goldrush Days, held in Oronoco, MN in August of each year.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s so much fun to meet other vendors, as well as customers from all over the country.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Junk-Devotion-115984551792958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Junk-Devotion-115984551792958<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Kevin Hackney Antiques<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9293\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kevin-Hackney-Antiques.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kevin-Hackney-Antiques.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kevin-Hackney-Antiques-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Kevin Hackney Antiques specializes in antique furniture and restoration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Kevin Hackney is an antique dealer from Gifford Iowa. Kevin has been doing all sorts of shows for 35 years, and quite a few years here at the Gold Rush Days. This show is at the top of his <em><strong>to-do list<\/strong><\/em> every year. \u201cI look forward to seeing the friends I&#8217;ve made at Gold Rush Days.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Kevin&#8217;s grandmother was in the business for 50 years and got him started with restoring antique furniture. \u201cI love doing this.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Seeing the pieces Kevin has restored shows how much time he puts into these pieces. He makes them beautiful again! It&#8217;s amazing the difference from start to finish with these pieces!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Cypress &amp; Clay &#8211; Rochester MN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9294\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Cypress-Clay.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Cypress-Clay.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Cypress-Clay-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Cypress &amp; Clay is creating tiny tangible proof that everything can be molded into something new and beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Walking past the booth, it caught my eye with the many colors &amp; designs of handmade jewelry. I was in that booth for quite awhile! The booth had a great welcoming vibe to it and a positive sense of happiness. There are so many varieties and options in this booth! You will notice that no two pieces are alike!<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The polymer clay designs were started in 2020 by two sisters, Mercedes and Vanessa, as a pandemic hobby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They are finding that their art is helping to guide healing caused from anxiety and depression. A therapeutic release of the false standards society has conditioned women to believe about what makes us valuable, worthy, and lovable<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mercedes is a wife and a stay at home mom to a sweet little 2 year old girl. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Vanessa is married with 3 kids and has a full-time job as a Program Director coordinating services for adults with disabilities. <\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A portion of their proceeds go to non-profit organizations in their community focused on healing trauma, racial equity, mental health, and counseling for women and children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cypressandclay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">https:\/\/cypressandclay.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Hoppy&#8217;s Primitive and Proper &#8211; Dave and Shelly Hopkins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9295\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hoppys-PRIMitive-and-Proper.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hoppys-PRIMitive-and-Proper.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hoppys-PRIMitive-and-Proper-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Hello, we&#8217;re Dave and Shelly Hopkins and we own Hoppy&#8217;s Primitive and Proper in LaPorte City IA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To begin, we have shopped Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days for 40 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And then 15 years ago I decided that we should bring some of our favorite pieces, (BIG pieces) and set up. We&#8217;ve never regretted that decision. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Oronoco is the ONLY market that we set up at. We buy all year (and hoard) away only the best &#8220;junk&#8221; for our customers. Apothecary cabinets, coffee grinders, and architectural pieces are what we&#8217;re known for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We love Oronoco, the people, the volunteers, and the town itself! It has drawn us back year after year!<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em><strong>Keep on Junkin &#8211; <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HoppysPrimitiveandProper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HoppysPrimitiveandProper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Oslo Antiques and Collectables from Kasson, MN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9296\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Oslo-Antiques.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Oslo-Antiques.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Oslo-Antiques-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>The name comes from the small town of Oslo MN. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We have been selling at outdoor Flea Markets\/Antique shows since the 1980&#8217;s. We also presently have selling space at the Second Time Around shop in Kasson MN.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;The Oronoco Gold Rush show has always been one of our biggest shows. We focus on early handmade primitive pieces as well as our new handmade harvest tables ,benches, and home decor.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Whenever possible we like to get the history \/ story on the pieces we buy so we can pass that on to our customers.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;The repurposed farm and industrial pieces have helped to bring many new customers to the shows in general. Our plan is to continue doing the Oronoco Gold Rush, The Traders Market and Marigold Days for a few more years if our health allows us to do so!&#8221; <\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Happy hunting those special pieces. Carol and Robert Christopherson<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oslo-Antiques-and-Collectables-1700024483617860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oslo-Antiques-and-Collectables-1700024483617860<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Vintage Fabrics<br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9297\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vintage-Fabrics.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vintage-Fabrics.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vintage-Fabrics-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vintage-Fabrics-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>She has written a book and travels the world collecting and selling vintage fabrics.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Walking up to the booth I notice the natural and pleasant atmosphere of the amazing fabrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As I got closer I had to wiggle my way through the many people surrounding so I could get a closer look and feel of these Linens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I was able to meet the owner Margie, a very kind-hearted person who is passionate about the product she provides. She travels all the way from Florida and has been doing the show for about 20 years!\u00a0 She stumbled on <em><strong>GRD<\/strong><\/em> while visiting a family member at the Mayo Clinic.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Margie said she enjoys the show because the people up here in Minnesota are good, friendly and enjoyable to be around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">People come to the booth for the quality of product, interaction and banter of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many of her customers have been known to use this material for pillows chairs table runners window treatment to name a few.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Margie does not have an online presence as she is providing a one of a kind organic and European product that only seeing, touching and smelling in person gives the full spectrum on what you&#8217;re purchasing.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Her product consists of many original hand spun European flax from the 1900&#8217;s. Many of these materials were originally used as corn wheat mash and barley bags that have been recycled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Margie does not receive the product ready to sell but she puts in many hours washing, ironing and folding to make sure they are in acceptable condition for her customers.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you are looking for a few simple additional accessories like a great piece of jewelry for your home or a one of a kind gift &#8230; these linens will do or inspire!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget the food!<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While distracted from all the wonderful treasure you might think you would forget to eat. But not if you pass by &amp; smell the goodness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Blue Loon Concessions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9298\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Blue-Loon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Blue-Loon.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Blue-Loon-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Been at the show for 8years &amp; best known for cheese curds (Ellsworth) and corndogs. But you must try the wontons!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Their product is made with local quality ingredients which are freshly dipped right on the spot. You can&#8217;t get any better than that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They also offer mini donuts, sandwiches, burgers &amp; sausages&#8230;<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mary went from a hard drilling corporate job to a great fun lively business where she gets to be outside and more flexible with her hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">She gets to meet people from all over and works with an amazing quality crew.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you&#8217;re really lucky when you stop by the concessions you might just get a chance to meet Mary Beth. She is such an amazingly energetic positive part of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueloonconcessions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">http:\/\/www.blueloonconcessions.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Mama Megs Parlour &#8211; Pine Island MN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is a locally owned family run ice cream business! They are famous for their homemade ice cream sandwiches and recently opened a storefront.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mamamegsparlour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mamamegsparlour<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>JUST A MENTION \u2026<\/strong><\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Granny Sisters<\/strong> have some unique natural fairy garden kits, interactive Children\u2019s Book Adventure Kits. If you miss them at the show you can find a few of their things here.<\/span><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/TheGrannySisters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/TheGrannySisters<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Estate Sales By Jim &amp; Julie Kirkwood<\/strong> come from Missouri &#8211; they bring a large variety of vintage and antique goods like household items &amp; more. This is a favorite stop for shoppers.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sleepy Hollow Antiques from Florence, South Carolina. They specialize in European and Mediterranean indoor and outdoor decor. Very unique beautiful pieces selected for the show.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sparrow Antiques ( also paired with Vintage Junkies) brings a variety of antiques and vintage treasures. Definitely a spot to check out! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SparrowAntiqueseauclaire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SparrowAntiqueseauclaire<\/a><\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">MB Weber Mercantile brings primitives, antiques and refurbished goods.<\/span><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weberprimitives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weberprimitives<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gems Inc. &#8211; Does not have an online presence so make sure to stop &amp; see what she is all about. She has an amazing eye and brings a wide assortment of vintage and antique goods.<\/span><br \/>*Check out the online listing for these vendor Lot locations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Even with ever changing Midwest weather, always remember your sunscreen &amp; water.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Junk Devotion Cheryl and Philip (Woody) Woodward of Pine Island, MN. Both fully employed, but also have Junk Devotion, a hobby\/business. \u201cApproximately 15 years ago we started seeing ideas for turning trash into treasures and we were hooked.\u201d The picking part of the job isn\u2019t as glamorous as it sounds.<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2022\/07\/01\/our-junk-could-be-your-junk-gold-rush-days-ornococo-mn\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Our Junk Could Be Your Junk - Gold Rush Days, Ornococo, MN Driftless Area Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our Junk Could Be Your Junk - 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