Photo: #Martha Anderson will celebrate her 105th birthday with a party at her church this weekend.
Photo: #Martha Anderson still lives in her own home near Gilbert. While she is still independent, she says she is grateful for the help she gets from the community around her.
Photo: #Martha Anderson stands near a birdhouse in her yard. She planted the thorny rose to keep cats from getting the bluebirds.
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Martha Anderson still lives in her own home near Gilbert. While she is still independent, she says she is grateful for the help she gets from the community around her. (MPR Photo/Stephanie Hemphill)
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Martha Anderson at 105

by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio
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Biwabik, Minn. — Martha Anderson of rural Gilbert turns 105 this week. She lives in her own home, cooks her meals, brings flowers to church, and refuses to use the elevator -- she says it's for old people.

Anderson's friendsd and family are planning a birthday celebration for her Sunday at the Community United Church of Christ in Biwabik.

She talked with MPR's Stephanie Hemphill about her long life and many interests.

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