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.
RELATED CONTENTQwest makes formal claim for line damages
Keeps blame on Duluth Steam for damaged lines under Duluth Street.
RELATED CONTENTCampground nixed in bonding vetoes
Two Harbors' Burlington bay expansion will have to wait.
RELATED CONTENTWith 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.
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.
RELATED CONTENTReader 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.
RELATED CONTENTBallots 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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Health report doesn't allow full picture
From Michelle Backes-Fogelberg Lake County Public Health Supervisor
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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.
RELATED CONTENTAdopt 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.
RELATED CONTENTLetters to the editor: Honking Tree, mojakka?
There is more to the North Shore than just Two Harbors.
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Judge: State funding is a matter of perspective
From Judge Kenneth Sandvik Lake County District Court
RELATED CONTENTLake 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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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.
RELATED CONTENTPlans reversed on Honking Tree
It’s back to the design table with the planned memorial for the Honking Tree.
RELATED CONTENTMojakka Cook-Offs split between Cloquet, Finland
There's a bit of a feud going on between separate cook-offs featuring the Finnishsoup.
RELATED CONTENTMojakka 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.
RELATED CONTENTDistrict 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.
RELATED CONTENTCounty 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.
RELATED CONTENTWinter 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.
RELATED CONTENTSports Roundup: March 12
Girls basketball teams fall in playoffs, SB girls basketball, TH boys basketball, SB boys basketball
RELATED CONTENTPreserving 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.”
RELATED CONTENTDebate 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.
RELATED CONTENTLatest 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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