100-plus cats found on Two Harbors man's property

100-plus cats found on Two Harbors man's property

Authorities said Friday they’ll seek to file animal cruelty charges against the director of the Lake Superior Humane Society after more than 100 cats were found at two of his properties this week, including more than three dozen in various stages of decomposition.

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90 days, repayment is school theft sentence

Qwest makes formal claim for line damages

Qwest makes formal claim for line damages

Keeps blame on Duluth Steam for damaged lines under Duluth Street.

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Campground nixed in bonding vetoes

Two Harbors' Burlington bay expansion will have to wait.

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With bail reduced, arson suspect freed

Seth Storms had been in jail since Feb. 26 after he was arrested on four felony counts in connection with a November arson at 7th Avenue Auto Service in Two Harbors.

Oberstar takes a break from D.C. in Finland

Oberstar takes a break from D.C. in Finland

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Plenty of goofy fun in Finland for Urho's

Plenty of goofy fun in Finland for Urho's

See the paper version of the News-Chronicle this week for a host of photos from events in Finland last weekend.

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Briefly: Jail time for tax evasion; Utility rates hearing

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Reader alert

Readers, do you have tickets for a Minnesota Twins game next month? We’d like to talk with you about your trek to the new Target Field in Minneapolis.

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Ballots set for levy increase vote

Ballots will be mailed out between April 28 and May 4 and are due back May 18.

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People news

People news

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Health report doesn't allow full picture

From Michelle Backes-Fogelberg Lake County Public Health Supervisor

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Finland News

From Verna Sinderman 353-7504

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Winter teams wrap season

Winter teams wrap season

Boys basketball teams lose in section play.

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Sonja Peterson honored for grit and grades

Sonja Peterson honored for grit and grades

A Triple 'A' recognition ceremony will take place at halftime of the Class 2A boys basketball championship game March 27.

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Adopt a pet

Adopt a pet

There are three dogs and 12 cats looking for homes and the shelter is always in need of donations to cover care. The Lake County Animal Shelter is located at 415 20th Ave. in Two Harbors and is open 9-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday’ 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; and 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. Call 834-5806 to make an after-hours appointment.

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Letters to the editor: Honking Tree, mojakka?

There is more to the North Shore than just Two Harbors.

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Lake County Past

Lake County Past

Tales of yore from our newspaper files.

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Judge: State funding is a matter of perspective

From Judge Kenneth Sandvik Lake County District Court

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Bayside Chatter

A look at the high school hockey tournament.

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Editorial: Politics hits home

Losing a campground, funds for trees.

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Lake County events calendar

Event listings are free and run until the date passes. Send your information to chronicle@lcnews chronicle.com, or call 834-2141.

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DNR Report

DNR Report

Minnesota DNR conservation officer reports filed March 15.

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Lake County Sheriff's Report

In the interest of space, routine tasks such as ambulance calls, serving papers, and house checks are not listed. If you have an item to report to the sheriff’s office, call 834-8385. Let the News-Chron-icle know about news in the area by calling 834-2141. Activity through the Lake County Sheriff’s Office March 8-11. This week’s list is partial because the staff member who compiles it at the sheriff’s office is on vacation.

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Plans reversed on Honking Tree

It’s back to the design table with the planned memorial for the Honking Tree.

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Mojakka Cook-Offs split between Cloquet, Finland

There's a bit of a feud going on between separate cook-offs featuring the Finnishsoup.

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Mojakka cook-off joins Finland’s Urho festival

Mojakka cook-off joins Finland’s Urho festival

The popular St. Urho’s Day Mojakka Cook-Off is back after a year off and is moving from Cloquet to Finland as part of its celebration this weekend.

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District targets critics’ voices

Superintendent Phil Minkkinen responded to criticisms of a proposed operating levy during a workshop Tuesday. Some have said the district is overspending, but he said that’s not the case.

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County defines ‘buy local’

Sonju Superstore and Two Harbors Ford sent a scathing letter this winter to the Lake County board. The message? Buy local and not from the state discount pool.

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Winter Olympics: A thrill in person

Winter Olympics: A thrill in person

Last week Chris Olafson-Langenbrunner came back from the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with an experience you might have thought was captured on the small screen.

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Sports Roundup: March 12

Sports Roundup: March 12

Girls basketball teams fall in playoffs, SB girls basketball, TH boys basketball, SB boys basketball

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Preserving the Reserve file: Mining town’s story is being told

Preserving the Reserve file: Mining town’s  story is being told

The Bay Area Historical Society in Silver Bay is celebrating the creation of its latest exhibit, “The Story of Reserve Mining.”

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Debate is on over keeping some steelhead

Debate is on over keeping some steelhead

A catch-and-release regulation in place for more than a decade has allowed steelhead numbers to rebound on North Shore streams. The question is whether the population has recovered enough to allow anglers to begin keeping steelhead again.

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Latest bonding bill still faces veto

Gov. Tim Pawlenty will veto a public works funding bill a House-Senate conference committee approved Tuesday night, a Republican lawmaker told his colleagues.

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Poll

Do you support an increase in the school levy?