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Demolition of familiar Two Harbors bandshell and Van Hoven shack

Taking down the 1937 Paul Gauche bandshell, deemed to beyond reasonable repair, will allow for expanded public performance space in the future. The city says they intend to have a temporary stage ready at the Thomas Owens park by the beginning of summer season 2027, and further planning for permanent space ongoing. photo by Doug…

Entertainment

Pioneer PBS documentary spotlights Two Harbors artist and actor Michael Horse

Michael Horse (right) of Two Harbors, with Ray Wise (left) Twins Peaks actor. photo submitted by Pennie Opal Plant by Kitty MayoIf you haven’t met Two Harbors resident Michael Horse yet, you will be delighted when you do, finding a great story-teller who has recently decided to make the north shore area his new forever…

Regional News Releases

Pulsar Helium extends timeline for liquefaction plant agreement

LONDON — Pulsar Helium Inc. announced that it has extended the target date for completing a definitive agreement related to a helium liquefaction plant and associated equipment planned for deployment in Minnesota. The company said it and its equipment vendor have agreed to move the target execution date from July 31, 2026, to Sept. 30,…

Community

11.13 obit mealey

Phyllis Ann MealeyPhyllis Ann Mealey, nee Yung, passed away November 7, 2026 at the age of 94. Phyllis was born to Michael and Katherine Yung (nee Deegan) in Lakeville, MN. She was raised on the…

Opinion

Katya’s Corner

Katya GordonPost-election reflections What just happened? Election season rose to a fever pitch–some say the ugliest ever, but do we really know?–and then, thankfully, passed. Collectively, we experienced a range of intense emotions, and now…

Lifestyle

From the Outside

Gordon HommesTraces of the PastOn the back side of my late uncle Jim’s farm in eastern Ontario is an area where, for generations, the traces of an ancient culture would emerge every spring when the…