Capitol Update
Just Delivering for the Northland My home base in Hermantown is a long way from St. Paul.
February 2023
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Local View from 4 Foot 2
Happy Anniversary Local View from 4’2”! This column has turned a year old and we have spent 26 times together. We have talked about local venues, the Robo Dweebs #5501, crip time, adaptive clothing, attitudinal barriers, and so much more.
Ripped from the Headlines!
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 100 YEARS AGO: v The 3 spot, purchased to be used as a memorial to the old veterans of the Duluth & Iron Range from a junk dealer, is progressing in the local shops and the engine soon will be turned out in the original shape in which she entered the service for the Duluth & Iron Range 40 years ago. Baldwin Locomotive Works, maker of the engine, has declared its desire to have a part in the undertaking by furnishing the brass plate on which will be inscribed all names of the 30 year veterans eligible on the anniversary of the coming of the engine to Two Harbors 40 years ago.
LCP Anniversary Survey still open
Having reached our first birthday the Lake County Press is old enough to hear some feedback. Our online survey is still open and ready for you to weigh in.
Inspiration Station
Art and the City I did not have HBO when “Sex and the City “ series was a big hit in the 90’s. I am now able to catch the reruns and find it quite entertaining.
Squared Away
StairLift For Vets As do nearly all CVSOs, I strive daily to better serve my Veterans and their families. Regardless of my experience or the availability of federal and state resources, I too often encounter a situation or request for which I have limited or no solutions.
Dont Treat Soil Like Dirt
Get to know your Soil and Water Conservation District As the public relations officer on the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District (Lake SWCD) Board of Supervisors I would like to start this first article with some basic information about Soil and Water Conservation districts. My plan is to bring you monthly installments of the new column “Don’t Treat Soil Like Dirt.” Lake SWCD is a subdivision of the state government and is governed by a board of 5 elected supervisors who are local landowners and residents.
What you want to know before casting your vote for Two Harbors Mayor
Four candidates who filed for the seat of Two Harbors mayor that will be going to a vote on February 14 were presented with the same questions and given the same space for answers. Here’s what they had to say:
Coldest Meet of the Year for North Shore Nordic
The Ely Nordic Team hosted its annual meet at Hidden Valley Ski Area a day early due to the cold temperatures forecast for Saturday, January 28. Even so it was a cold blustery day with snow showers on Friday, January 27, when eight teams converged to race classic (in the tracks), sprints, and a freestyle (skate) pursuit race. Several key skiers from the Nordic team were unable to attend because of the rescheduled date, but some JV skiers moved up to varsity and performed admirably. The temperatures hovered in the teens with a blistering wind making it feel much colder in the open areas. The skiers were entirely undeterred by the chill and most competed in the traditional dance-off that follows the competition at Hidden Valley. Cook County skiers represented the Storm in a dance that included a couple skiers, some flags and other props, and a clear but undecipherable theme. Duluth East, predictably, had the highest number of dancers, with over 40 of them out there doing their moves to music. Marshall School’s dance included a twisted trust-fall for one skier! It was a long and full day, ending with a long ride home for most teams, illustrating the commitment to both skiing and fun that characterizes this ski section. Race placement is as follows: Varsity Boys Placement: Eli Smith (30th classic, 24th freestyle, 23rd overall), Everett Hurth (35th classic, 36th freestyle, 33rd overall), Ben Wermter (27th classic, 44th freestyle, 39th overall), Ethan Fish (53rd classic, 48th freestyle, 48th overall), Keean Seelin (58th classic, 54th freestyle, 56th overall) Varsity Girls Placement: Olya Wright (8th classic, 8th freestyle, 8th overall) , Lamar Gordon (34th classic 33rd freestyle, 34th overall), Emma Crook (35th classic, 34th freestyle, 35th overall), Quincy Hurth (26th classic, 39th freestyle, 36th overall), Martine Redshaw (41st classic, 50th freestyle, 46th overall).
