Katya Gordon Last week I made just enough mention of the clipper ships to fire my adrenaline and pique my curiosity. So this week’s column is pure indulgence into the world of waves, wind, adventure, danger, shipwreck, heroism, andtragedy.Whenever I turn on our diesel engine on Lake Superior, there is a moment in which I whisper a silent, automatic, ….not a prayer exactly.
Dear Editor, In recent days, a group people have been canvassing the city distributing literature in support of Mayor Chris Swanson. Of course, everyone has the right to either support or not support the Mayor, and every eligible voter will have the chance to express their opinion at the polls on Tuesday, August 9th, if they have not already done so.
Forrest Johnson After five years of trying I’ve finally said enough is enough with people willing to believe a charlatan who is turning the country into a banana republic. Trying to listen and at least understand a viewpoint so goofy is like repeating a mistake thatwill never end.Now I simply say“You’renuts.”You are nuts to believe in the 30,000 lies made up by a liar during his tenure in the White House (scorecard tabulated by the Washington Post).
Gordon Hommes Bad Choices and Empty Stomachs. It’s funny how certain events persist in the mind, suddenly emerging to bring a laugh or a head shake, even in the wake of decades.
DULUTH, Minn. –Motorists should expect delays when traveling towards and along the North Shore starting this Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7 due to large events and construction impacts. With the Festival of Sail in Two Harbors and the Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic, traffic congestion is anticipated.
Forrest Johnson Streamof Consciousness#1768Well, let’s see where we’re at. Tony Xzcerlippy, of Tony’s Underwater Limousine Service had been scouting the grounds of the Agate Bay breakwall to get a feel for what he might offer visitors during what might be a hectic festival of sails weekend inTwo Harbors.The event was not sponsored by the National Union of Friendly Americans (NUFA) but the organization did hope everything would come across without a hitch.
SPORTS SHORTS… Outside of the world of Ice Hockey, I love baseball in the offseason. I love the pace, the nuances of the game, along with the managerial strategies and some of the characters the game has had over the years.
Finland MN Historical Society will be hosting its 21st annual Tori Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest at the Finland MN Historical Site on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s Tori will showcase stellar music on an outdoor bandstand. Our featured musicians this year include THUG (Two Harbors Ukulele Group); Gene LaFond & Amy Grillo; Lindula Brothers; Bill & Kate Isles, and Josh Agacki. This is truly a something-for-everyonemusic event. The day also includes an immersion into the Finnish culture with tours of our Heritage Site Museum, sauna, forestry building, homestead cabin, and schoolhouse. There are artist and blacksmith demonstrations, as well as an array of art and craft vendors with goods toshow and sell. There is a silent auction with many items from local artists and shops. You can taste delicious food including fish burgers, grilled brats and hotdogs, and a local favorite…grilled sweet corn.The young and young at heart will have fun with outdoor games and make & take art projects. There is also a cash raffle, with prizes awarded at 5:00 p.m. Top prize is $500! Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the event or at local merchants.
Primary elections are coming up for Minnesotans on August 9, and many questions can be answered about those, and other elections, by visiting the website for the Minnesota Secretary of State at www.sos.mn.us.
GRAND MARAIS, MN, July 29, 2022 — For those interested in becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) North Shore Health (NSH) has launched a new OnTrack program to make the process swift and flexible. The hybrid process allows candidates to complete the online portion using an internet connected computer in a location convenient to them, while completing the hands-onportion at NSH.Those without a computer with internet access may use one at the NSH training facility or in the nearby Higher Education building. Trips to and from Duluth for testing are no longer necessary. The training and certification can be done at one’s own speed and on their own schedule within a specified time frame.