A piece of the past returns to TH vet
Lanny Martinson grew up in the Knife River valley and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1962.
RELATED CONTENTKyle Blood places third at state meet; TH girls break personal records
This year was Silver Bay senior Kyle Blood’s third trip to the Minnesota State Class A Track and Field Meet. The meet was held at Hamline University in St. Paul last weekend.
RELATED CONTENTBright students flourish at NSCS
Adrian Baxter, 7, used to breeze through his homework. The first grader is clearly more advanced than his peers, so schoolwork became a chore rather than a learning experience.
RELATED CONTENTLake County firefighters respond as Bluefin Bay units hit by blaze
Several Lake County emergency responders hit the road this weekend to assist at the scene of the Bluefin Bay resort fire, which caused severe damage to popular North Shore destination.
RELATED CONTENTOne year after the 500-year storm
When the heavy rain began to fall last year, few anticipated the resulting devastation. Just days after the June 19-20 storm and flooding, early reports of damage in the region were estimated to be in the $100 million range — approximately $7 million worth in Lake County. While no loss of life was reported, residents awoke to a startling landscape – gaping holes where driveways and roads had been and yards strewn with debris.
RELATED CONTENTLake County prepares for wildfires
Mary Kingston remembers the Pagami Wildfire like it was yesterday, though it occurred almost two years ago. The 92,000-acre wildfire came within two miles of her home on Wilson Lake, which is about 30 miles northeast of Finland. She and her neighbors were evacuated.
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FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANYForum hosts open house to celebrate remodeled Fifth Floor, new homes for departments
FARGO, N.D. - The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and other company employees today were encouraged to get out of their seats, go on a little travel adventure and meet their upstairs neighbors. Lured from t...
6/19/13 at 4:41 PM
CAPITOL CHATTER103 amendments push farm bill debate
A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week. With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet todays 3 p.m. de...
6/19/13 at 4:37 PM
THE WANNABE BIRDERA hairy and a hummer
Carolyn Quick, who lives between Ely and Tower, came up with unique photo perspectives on two backyard birds. Let's start with this amazing picture of a hairy woodpecker: Carolyn says she surprised h...
6/19/13 at 11:21 AM
ASTRO BOBCelebrate summer's start 'round about midnight Friday
Summer afternoonsummer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. - Henry James So it's always seemed to me at the start of a summer vacation. End...
6/19/13 at 9:38 AM
RINK & RUNGoucher to be in town, as spectator; Anchorage hires coach; Crunch season ends
Duluthian Kara Goucher has a busy week, running the 10,000-meter event Thursday at the U.S. Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, and then driving to Duluth to watch Saturday's Grandma's ...
6/19/13 at 8:15 AM
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IN THE BLACKSunmart - $5 off $50
On page A5 of today's Forum there is a coupon for $5 off any $50 or more purchase at Sunmart from June 19- June 22 (Wed-Sat). It may not seem like a lot but is an easy way to save $5, or 10 percent i...
6/19/13 at 8:06 AM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLESOhio Covered Bridge Destroyed by Arson- Arsonist being sought
Newsflyer Spanning Raccoon Creek on Covered Bridge, four miles southwest of Wilkesville in Vinton County, the Ponn Humpback Covered Bridge was one of the big...
6/19/13 at 3:29 AM
THE PERIPHERYA Nazi in Minnesota: A Re-examination of Justice
The allegation that a man in Northeast Minneapolis was a murdering Nazi has received national attention. It has also polarized the publics response. The case is "perfect" for doing so. Michael Karkoc...
6/18/13 at 7:57 AM
COURAGE IN THE KITCHENCabin Wheat Bread
People in my parents generation learned to make do. If they didnt have enough sugar, they used molasses to sweeten cookies and cakes. If they ran out of shortening, they used bacon grease or chicken f...
6/17/13 at 10:56 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONSVacation?
A few years ago, a new form of vacation became fashionable; it was called the stay-cation. This was a vacation which you were supposed to perform in your own immediate area-maybe your own backyard. In...
6/15/13 at 7:29 AM
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