Ronald D.C. Thureen
Ronald D.C. Thureen, 89, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St.
September 2022
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The Reluctant Editor
Forrest Johnson I just got off the phone with our German exchange student son and I am again amazed at how little we Americans understand about the notion of the Common Good. Yes, we often talk the talk, but words aren’t action, and we fall at the bottom of the list of industrialized nations when it comes to taking care of each other and our children.
Howie’s Sports Notebook
by Howie Hanson Two Harbors improved to 2-0 with an impressive 36-18 high school football victory at Rock Ridge last Friday night. “It was a good comeback win for us, in a game where we could have packed it in after being down 12-0,” said Agates coach Tom Nelson.
Game Refuge status in flux
By Katya Gordon Nancy Hansen, Area Wildlife Manager, Fish and Wildlife, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was present at the Lake County Board meeting on September 13 to discuss developments with the State Game Refuge area between Two Harbors and Knife River along the Lake, east of the Scenic Highway and the railroad tracks.
Passing of former superintendent Crandall recognized by school board
By Kitty Mayo A regular meeting of the Lake County School District #381 (LSSD) this Tuesday opened with school board president Traci Tiboni recognizing the death of former superintendent Bill Crandall.
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Katya’s Corner
Whenever I hear sirens, I do a mental check. If none of my family members are driving through town at the moment, I breathe a sigh of relief and forget about it. If it’s probable that a family member is driving through town at that moment, I feel a twinge of anxiety.
Correction: Brimson-only Chipper Day
The Lake County Press would like to apologize for an error in last week's reporting about 2022 Chipper Day. This opportunity is for Brimson residents only as the activity is being funded through a grant that specifies the area. Only Brimson residents are able to bring their woody debris to the St. Louis County Gravel Pit at
Lives Remembered
Raymond “Ray” Ellis Raymond “Ray” Ellis Svir passed on August 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Ray was born September 24, 1927 to George and Emelia (Rushman) Svir in Barnett Township, Greenbush, MN.
Silver Bay veterans again enjoy Superior fishing trip
by Kitty Mayo Almost 30 years ago Jim Latvala of Two Harbors had his first visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. He was so moved by the experience, that when he got home, he knew he had to do something more for other veterans.