November 2022

Ripped from the Headlines!

Courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society NOVEMBER 12, 2022 100 YEARS AGO: v The old catholic church edifice which did duty to the congregation of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church for more than a quarter of the century is destined not to stand idle and on Tuesday will be opened to the Two Harbors lovers of cinema all remodeled and redecorated under the name of the Palm. The Palm will confine itself to evening shows daily except Sunday when a matinee will be given and only the highest class pictures which are above the most minute criticism of the censor will be shown.

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Squared Away

Flag Etiquette for Veterans My intentions are not to be a contentious writer, but I do enjoy stirring the pot on occasion to incite a candid conversation. The Flag of the United States of America likely has a slightly different meaning to you than it does me.

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Legal Learning

A New Legal Theory In the next month or so, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in Moore v. Harper and will decide whether to adopt a new legal theory about elections that is being pushed by some Republicans.

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7th-9th swimmers perform at Black & Blue meet

Seventh through ninth grade Agates girls 'swam their hearts out,' according to coach Heather Mayfield at the Black and Blue Junior High Championship October 29th at Grand Rapids. The five swimmers are looking forward to next year and the new challenges they will face. 'It’s so fun to see these girls step up and be the leaders this weekend, we have six seniors graduating this year and these girls will have to take on leadership roles at a much younger age than normal. They have grown so much from the beginning of the season and this past weekend that really showed for them!,' said Mayfield. Harper Smith placed 2nd in 1-meter diving with a final score of 146.05 Harper Smith, Kjersti Hanson, Aria Oswald-Swenson, Brynn von Goertz placed 4th in the 200 yard medley relay.

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Katya’s Corner

“Safety First on Halloween” reads the Halloween page of the Lake County Press last week. As a parent of teens who, sadly, have moved on from trick or treating, it makes me sad.

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Coming Next Friday: Veterans Day November 11, 2022

State of Minnesota Veterans Day Celebration returns to in-person event The Official State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, November 11 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs invites Veterans, families, elected officials and community members to celebrate and honor all Veterans who have served our country. A free community breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. prior to the start of the program at 10 a.m. Silver Bay Job Fair November 16, 2022 For those unable to attend last month, the Silver Bay Veterans Home is offering another job fair opportunity before winter sets in. We’re inviting talented, compassionate professionals who want to serve those who have served our nation to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 16 any time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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