The Reluctant Editor
I had a chance to visit with a concerned citizen from the Alger Grade about a recently discussed cell tower proposal, not the first such proposal and not the last in this world of hand held devices and the internet.
April 2022
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Masked Fan Speaks
We are on the doorstep of the 2022 Stanley Cup tournament and suffice it to say that the excitement level in The State of Hockey is running pretty high right now! We have two of the hottest scorers in the NHL at this time and one of the best teams since mid-March. The WILD is 18-0-4 since then and that began right after a relatively poor stretch of play by the team. I think it’s safe to say that the team has ironed out some of their playing issues and additionally, the players obtained at this year’s trade deadline have all contributed in one way or another.
From the Outside
The “Free” Speech Dilemma I’m gonna come in from the woods this week and talk about something that has been bugging me for a while, something that is eating away at the very bonds that keep us Americans united. We seem to live in a time when the idea of “free speech” means “I can say whatever I please, whenever I want, no matter what”.
“Should I take down my bird feeders?”
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website they have no record of songbirds being affected by the current avian influenza strain. They do encourage cleaning bird feeders regularly to protect birds against other infections, like salmonella.
Runoff Report
Editor’s note: Yes, the Great March for Community Newspapers still awaits the parachute jump signal from the very reluctant editor and Tony Xzcerlippy of Tony’s Underwater Limousine Service (Lake County Press- -editions 2-5). And yes, in recalling an earlier skydiving incident in which the reluctant editor was stuck flying an old plane that he didn’t know how to fly, Hell Yes! arrived and will assist in landing the plane and will be recruited as Grand Marshall of the Great March for Community Newspapers and reconnect with old friends.
Jamie and Penny Juenemann
Jamie and Penny Juenemann share their Ukrainian connection at Sacred Heart concert Peace & Solidarity with Ukraine last week. Submitted Photo .
ACL National Older American Month
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is pleased to be partnering with the Two Harbors Public Library in celebration of the 10th Anniversary observing National Older American Month. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) was established in 2012, bringing together federal policy and programs for older adults that were previously managed in multiple organizations across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or ability, should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and fully participate in their communities.
Back Forty Book Review
Katie Lancaster’s review of the book “Three” by Valerie Perrin (translated by Hildegard Serle), published by Europa Editions, 2002. This is THE read for Summer 2022! Valerie Perrin, author of Fresh Water for Flowers, has written another exquisite novel.
THHS After Prom 2022
May 14 pm to May 15 am seeking volunteers. Call Kristin to sign up (218) 310-5621.
Catch the Good
We tend to notice our dogs the most when they do something wrong. Barking, jumping up, and nudging you while you’re working from home is a good example. Most people would agree that these behaviors are annoying. You might even scold or push the dog away for doing these things. On the flip side, if the dog is laying quietly on his bed or entertaining himself with a toy you ignore him. Because dogs are social animals, from their perspective bugging you works great to get you to engage socially with them. So, why wouldn’t they do it?