In last week’s issue of the Lake County Press “Seagren’s consolidates uptown”, Kitty Mayo incorrectly stated that Scott Seagren’s paternal grandfather had owned the downtown True Value building. Not so. Scott’s maternal grandfather, Wally Haugan, built the original store that was opened as Gambles. Pardon the error, as Scott has entrepreneurs on both sides of his family, with Carl Seagren having owned Seagren’s Flowers and Seagren’s Funeral Home.
My wayward path into journalism isn’t unique. Not every writer and editor goes to school, does some interning at a newspaper and then gets a job as a cub reporter like Jimmy Olsen at the Daily Planet.
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“Diversity, equity, and inclusion.” What an ideal. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we all got along in our differences, everyone felt welcome everywhere, and everyone had an equal shot at everything.
The Lake County Press has invited the current state legislators for our region to share regular reports with our readers. Their updates are original content written expressly for this publication in order to give constituents insight to what they are working on at the state capitol. Representative Roger Skraba starts off this new column.
Keith Aili was a happy man at the finish of the 39th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. As he was being interviewed several hours later by the press, his wife and fellow musher Erin Aili stood near, a broad smile lighting up her face in the darkness.
Russel Balenger, lifetime Minnesotan, Restorative Circle Keeper, and Interim St. Paul city council member, spoke to the Lake County Press about his life experiences and what they have taught him. We will be sharing his stories and wisdom in honor of Black History Month. “Storytelling is the best way to connect with people,” Russ says, “That’s how I got to know all the City Council members in St. Paul. I just ask them to tell me a story about themselves.”
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:30am- Nordic Ski Racing: Girls Varsity Sectional Tournament North Shore vs. Mesabi East Schools @ Giants Ridge 9:30am- Nordic Ski Racing: Boys Varsity Sectional Tournament North Shore vs. Mesabi East Schools @ Giants Ridge
Friday, February 3, 2023 5:00pm- Hockey: Girls JV Game North Shore vs. Rock Ridge @ Virginia High School 5:00pm- Hockey: Boys JV Game Hibbing High School vs. North Shore @ Rukavina Arena 7:00pm- Hockey: Girls Varsity Game North Shore vs. Rock Ridge @ Virginia High School 7:00pm- Hockey: Boys Varsity Game Hibbing High School vs. North Shore @ Rukavina Arena Monday, February 6, 2023 6:00pm- Hockey: Boys Varsity Game Ely High School vs. North Shore @ Rukavina Arena Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:00pm- Hockey: Boys Varsity Game Moose Lake vs. North Shore @ Lake County Arena Thursday, February 9, 2023 5:00pm- Hockey: Boys JV Game Proctor vs. North Shore @ Lake County Arena 7:00pm- Hockey: Boys Varsity Game Proctor vs. North Shore @ Lake County Arena
Saturday, February 4, 2023 2:00pm- Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs. Hiawatha Academies @ Hilly City High School Monday, February 6, 2023 5:00pm- Basketball: Boys Junior High Game vs. Carlton High School @ Carlton High School Thursday, February 9, 2023 6:30pm- Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs. South Ridge @ Silver Bay (Wm. Kelley) High School William Kelly High School Gym