Chamber Chat
It’s Back……… As the old saying goes “sometimes you have to miss something before you realize what you had” I believe this statement is true. I am excited to welcome CherryRoad Publishing and the Lake County Press to Lake County.
January 2022
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Lake County Law Enforcement Briefs
It is the policy of the Lake County Press to withhold the identities of individuals in Lake County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Lake County Press publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record.
Lake County Folks Making a Difference
How We Impact the World really means, how do people from Lake County, Minnesota make a difference in the world. I want to share stories about world-renowned surgeons, entrepreneurs that are solving water issues in Africa, and travel with former residents that have gone back to their ancestral countries of Sweden, Norway, and beyond. All these people and many more grew up in Lake County, and then went off to impact the world. I want to bring them back one week at a time. I want to tell their stories.
Who are Veterans?
What is a veteran? The answer might seem obvious, but even a military veteran (or Veteran) might be surprised at what I am about to share. I am a Marine Corps veteran, and I will admit I was ill-informed until I became the Lake County Veterans Service Officer.
Covid Report: Highest Number of Cases in One Week During Entire Pandemic
Covid-19 cases in Lake County have been ramping up over the last week, and as of Tuesday, January 25th there were 119 new reported cases in the last week, a more than doubling of 61 cases the week before. An all-time high for number of new cases in one week, the previous high during a single week was 110 cases in November, 2020.
North Shore PeeWees Practice Community Responsibility
The North Shore PeeWees have teamed up to benefit the animals at Lake County Humane Society. Andrew Lubovich, head coach, says that he is proud of the way the team rallied to get needed supplies for the local animal shelter as they start the new year.
Ripped from the Headlines!
Excerpts from the front pages of the Lake County News Chronicle from 1922, 1947, and 1972. Submitted by the Lake County Historical Society.
Health–discussed all the time–or is it?
This is the first in a series of articles addressing many approaches citizens may take to increase their wellness and fight disease. Mental health gets a lot of attention, and for good reason.
Lake County Board looks to create housing trust fund
Lake County Commissioners met on January 18 to discuss several issues, including the creation of a countywide housing trust fund. The Two Harbors Housing and Resource Development Authority (HRA) has requested that Lake County set up a Housing Trust Fund.
The stark beautiful view of last summer’s Greenwood Lake Fire
The stark beautiful view of last summer’s Greenwood Lake Fire near Isabella is evident in winter. Volunteers were out during the annual winter bird count and you can find the story on page 8 in the B Section. Photo courtesy of Steve Wilson