Another Two Harbors star enters ‘U’ hall of fame
This time, coach was sure. There was no way the Ed Kernan fan club from Two Harbors would show up at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. “He said we were far enough away now,” Kernan said from his summer home in Eau Claire this week. But there they were at the University of Minnesota basketball game. “They stood up and sang the Two Harbors fight song.”
RELATED CONTENTLung study explained in Silver Bay
About a dozen people showed up for an informational meeting Wednesday on a lung disease study that begins Sept. 20 in Silver Bay as a continuation of a University of Minnesota study that began in Virginia last year.
RELATED CONTENTHomeless face ‘vicious cycle’ in county
Even though residents of Lake County may not see it firsthand, homelessness is a problem.
RELATED CONTENTCity wants sign rules changed
Two Harbors is wading into the complicated waters of roadside billboard and signage rules as the city council last month approved a letter to go out to government agencies along Highway 61 from Duluth to Grand Portage. The city wants support in changing federal law to allow off-premise signs on scenic byways.
RELATED CONTENTBeware of bears bandying about
Bear complaints in the region are on the rise this summer, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.
RELATED CONTENTFinding forest: County land remains a hidden trail jewel
Beneath the well-marked trails and neat log cabin-style outhouses, there’s a lot of buried history in Lake County’s Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest Area.
RELATED CONTENTSports Roundup: Silver Bay has youth to spare
Last season the Mariner football team had to see a lot of ironman duty as their numbers were way down. The outlook this year is much better with 25 players out for the nine-man team.
RELATED CONTENTCouncil race has candidate
Seth McDonald has decided to run as a write-in candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the Two Harbors City Council.
RELATED CONTENTForum set for legislative races
A Sixth District House and Senate candidate forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Lakewood Town Hall outside of Duluth on Strand Road. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Duluth in cooperation with the Citizens Federation.
RELATED CONTENTUMD may have ultimate deer blocker
From hostas and yews to arborvitae and white pines, a growing deer population has been giving homeowners and gardeners along the North Shore fits in recent years.
RELATED CONTENTSilver Bay goes after new radios
The Silver Bay City Council approved going after a $10,000 grant Monday to help pay for a new radio system.
RELATED CONTENTDistrict gets more funding
As students settle into classrooms next week, the state is due for $167 million in federal funding to keep more teachers and staff in schools.
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ALL ABOUT FOODThere are still s’more to try
When my friend, Ann, (yes, the same Ann who shared the recipe for Shamefully Rich Chambord Brownies that I posted recently) heard about the S’more celebration I had at my house, she was reminded of a recipe she had for … Continue reading
9/3/10
OBSERVATION HILLThe tornadoes that hit Duluth… or did they?
Residents of West Duluth inspect garages destroyed by a possible tornado in May 1958. (News-Tribune file photo) It’s often said that Duluth is immune to severe weather, and tornadoes in particular, because of the city’s topography and proximity to Lake … Continue reading
9/3/10
THE WANNABE BIRDERAn owl, and news on two birding places
It’s so good to see the pictures of owls that folks share. It always makes me think that maybe I’ll see one someday … Here’s a picture Darin Golden took of a barred owl that spent a big part of … Continue reading
9/2/10
CAPITOL CHATTEREasier military education credit transfer begins
Current and former military personnel now can see if their military training credits can become college credits for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The higher education system just launched Veterans Education Transfer System, a service thought to be the first like it in the country. “Hundreds of military jobs can lead to civilian [...]
9/2/10
TWIN PORTS BUSINESSNew parents, do this first
So you’re a new parent or a soon-to-be one. Beyond day-to-day expenses to provide for your family, what should you be doing to ensure a secure future? Start a savings plan? Get life insurance? Start a college fund? Nope. None … Continue reading
9/2/10
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