Arctic Air
Photographer Paul Sundberg shot this photo of what he calls “sea smoke” rising from Lake Superior last week. Tempuratures dropped drastically toward the end of last week, causing the lake to steam. For more photos of the lake, visit www.paulsundbergphotography.com.
RELATED CONTENTTwo Harbors city council meeting heats up
Debate swirled constantly at the Two Harbors City Council meeting on Monday. After much deliberation the City Council picked a prosecuting attorney for 2012 from among the two attorneys who bid.
Bakk and Dill make a visit to Two Harbors
About 40 people from around the area woke up early and drove themselves to the Two Harbors Community Center for a town hall meeting with Representative David Dill and Minority Leader Senator Tom Bakk last Saturday.
Winter Frolic nixed
Like so many other winter events that were scheduled along the North Shore, the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic celebration has been cancelled this year due to the lack of snow.
With Beargrease 2012 canceled, mushers, business owners 'bummed'
A decade ago, Greater Two Harbors kicked off the 2002 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon after a dearth of snow forced race planners to set the starting line about 10 miles north of town instead of its usual spot in Duluth.
RELATED CONTENTPenalties stiffen for high school hockey
The group that governs Minnesota high school sports announced tougher penalties for illegal checking in the wake of a horrific injury to a 16-year-old player.
RELATED CONTENTTwo Harbors urban deer hunt considered a success
Gardens may once again be safe in Two Harbors. The Two Harbors first citywide archery deer hunt ended on Dec. 31, with three bucks and 29 does down for the count. Two Harbors Police Department Chief Kevin Ruberg said it has been “a successful hunt,” besides two deer that went unclaimed.
RELATED CONTENTCounty to pay for repairs to Two Harbors business building after demolition of former Seagren’s
The Lake County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Tuesday morning to pay for half of the expenses it will take to repair the building which houses Life Compass Chiropractic.
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1/28/12 at 4:46 PM
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1/28/12 at 11:09 AM
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1/27/12 at 5:01 PM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKGet your mushing fix on the Gunflint Trail
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1/27/12 at 11:11 AM
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1/25/12 at 11:23 AM
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1/28/12 at 12:36 PM
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1/28/12 at 10:44 AM
CHEF JEFFSuper Bowl Hero Favorites
What do Brett Favre, Steve Young and Roger Staubach have in common? For one thing, they all have Super Bowl rings Favre with the Green Bay Packers, Young with the San Francisco 49ers and Staubach wit...
1/28/12 at 12:00 AM
GOETHE'S SPORTS BLOGTom Kelly gets a little overwhelmed by number retirement
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1/27/12 at 7:35 PM
THE CHANCELLOR'S CORNERUpdates from Madison
Greetings Colleagues, This message will be rather brief. I am writing this while I am down in Madison. It looks like the budget lapse discussion by the Joint Finance Committee is being postponed unti...
1/27/12 at 2:23 PM
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