Forum 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 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 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 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 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 CONTENTSheriff’s report: Aug. 23-29
Activity through the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 23-29.
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 CONTENTRoad projects will be completed in time for NorthShore Inline Marathon 
The road from Two Harbors to Duluth will be smoother than ever for nearly 3,000 skaters in the 15th NorthShore Inline Marathon and half-marathon on Sept. 11.
RELATED CONTENTOre shipments up
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 6 million net tons in July, a 72 percent increase over July 2009’s 3.47 million tons. However, shipments were about 6 percent below the month’s five-year average of 6.31 million tons.
RELATED CONTENTSheriff's report: Aug. 16-22
Activity through the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 16-22.
RELATED CONTENTClerical error on liquor licenses
Due to a recording error, the state database on Two Harbors liquor licenses incorrectly listed the Two Harbors Curling Club as having a full Sunday liquor license.
RELATED CONTENTCemetery talk
Your chance to talk with city leaders about Lakeview Cemetery issues will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room at city hall.
RELATED CONTENTPreparing for the worst
A mock plane crash drill in a Silver Bay parking lot Monday offered training for emergency responders from around the area – including Silver Bay, Two Harbors, Finland and Brimson.
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