This soccer season went well for the Two Harbors Agates. We won almost all our games and I think that my teammates and I improved quite a bit. The soccer program was run through the Two Harbors Soccer Club. I was in the U12 girls program this year, so all the girls on the team were 10 or 11 years old.
People, check your sources. I always say that when a new outrageous claim or source of information comes across the bow of public thought.
At Monday’s Two Harbors council meeting discussion continued about the potential of adding one or two underpasses to cross the Highway 61 corridor. Joe Rhein of Bolton & Menk, the city’s engineering consultant, gave an update on working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation as the city considers the project. It has been recognized that the city needed to put together a proposal for any potential underpasses in order for it to be coordinated with MnDOTs project plans for the Hwy 61 corridor project. MnDOT has requested a footprint impact of two tunnels, one on either end of town in order to include them in their grant pursuits and design planning. While MnDOT will not directly fund any underpasses, they will actively seek funding for them in concurrence with the Hwy 61 project, if they are approved by the city. The city has not committed to approving moving forward with the underpasses at this time. One underpass at the west end of the city would allow for snowmobiles and ATVs to cross Hwy 61, and the proposed underpass at the east end of town would be for foot traffic. Cost estimates range from $2.7 million to $6 million. Councilor Robin Glaser made a statement that she wants the public to understand that a decision about the underpasses has not yet been made, especially considering the significant expense. “I want people to understand this is a very tentative project at this point,” said Glaser.
Silver Bay got to rock through some summer evenings with next-level performances brought to town by the ever-enthusiastic and tuned in Rocky Wall Productions. Rocky Wall Productions is a nonprofit organization brought to life by dedicated volunteers in Silver Bay who believe in the power of music to build community connections, and fun is on the roster, too.
Last weekend's Lake Superior 20/20 Art & Studio featured unique and talented local artists of many stripes, slow drives down pretty country roads, warm beverages and snacks, and a lot of great conversations.
Stats courtesy of Heather Mayfield, coach 200 Medley Relay Two Harbors ranks 13th with a best of 2:22:39 200 meter Freestyle Ava Oswald-Swenson 29th, 2:24:37 50 meter Freestyle Livia Dugas 26:96 Maddy Bjornstad 24th, 28:00 6 Dives Casey Underdale 7th, 182.45 Harper Smith 25th 127 Ava Oswald-Swenson 102.45 11 Dives Casey Underdale 6th, 285.55 Harper Smith 12th, 226.65 100 meter Freestyle Livia Dugas 17th, 1:01:43 Maddy Bjornstad 21st, 1:02:26 500 meter Freestyle Livia Dugas 10th, 6:10:33 Erica Kaczrowski 28th, 6:41:85 100 meter Backstroke Harper Smith 26th, 1:17:39 100 meter Breaststroke Aria Oswald-Swenson 23rd, 1:25:23 Ava Oswald-Swenson 24th, 1:25:24 400 meter relay Two Harbors is ranked 9th, with a best time of 4:19:39 to date. The weekly Swim & Dive honor roll reflects the best time achieved so far this season with the matching ranking against the region’s teams.
On Friday, September 23, the Two Harbors High School Football team played against another highly competitive opponent at Mora in what turned out to be primarily a rushing game for the Agates. Mora scored the first points of the game in the 2nd quarter with a touchdown and a successful 2-point conversion. At the end of the 2nd half the Agates attempted to tie the score with a touchdown but missed the 2 points. After a quiet 3rd quarter, Mora came out with two more touchdowns in the 4th quarter, and the game ended with the Agates losing 6-20. Agates Highlights from Assistant Coach Ryan McIntyre Scoring plays: 4:28 remaining in the 2nd Quarter Mora: 1-yard touchdown run (2-point conversion good). Mora 8, TH 0 1:58 remaining in the 2nd Quarter Two Harbors: 47-yard touchdown run by Jacob Carpenter (2-point conversion run failed). Mora 8, TH 6 9:04 remaining in the 4th Quarter Mora: 1-yard touchdown run (2-point conversion run failed). Aitkin 14, TH 6 1:51 remaining in the 4th Quarter-Mora: 10-yard touchdown run (2-point conversion run failed). Mora 20, TH 6 Here are some Two Harbors stats Offense: Passing- Jacob Carpenter: 0-1 passing Rushing- Jacob Carpenter: 10 carries for 66 yards, 1 TD Kyler Pitkanen: 9 carries for 24 yards Deacon Bark: 4 carries for 24 yards Trent Gomez: 1 carry for 23 yards Zack Libal: 3 carries for 8 yards Isaiah Hietala: 1 carry for 6 yards Tate Nelson: 1 carry for -1 yards Defense: Zach Bentler: 15 tackles Zack Libal: 11 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recoveryAidan Adamski: 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss Kyler Pitkanen: 9 tackles Cash Williams: 9 tackles Trent Gomez: 8 tackles, 1 pass breakup Tate Nelson: 8 tackles Isaiah Hietala: 5 tackles Josh Johnson: 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss Deacon Bark: 3 tackles Chase Anderson: 3 tackles Cam Nelson: 2 tackles Jace Ruberg: 2 tackles
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I get impatient when I am driving through town and drivers are too nice. They pause when they have the right of way. They stop when there is no stop sign. They wave unnecessarily. They defer to someone who is in a bigger hurry than they are. Many of these drivers are over 60 and drive old pickups. Yes, I am ashamed to say this. Can you believe I am anything but touched and comforted by their exemplification of everything I say I stand for? They are not in a hurry. They are focused on others. They are friendly. They are safe! What part of me could possibly be so critical?