Runoff Report
Editor’s note: The reluctant editor hung around the shack for a little peace and quiet and just a little more snow due to a certain Camp Shack visitor. Yes, it’s May but there is a snowstorm wherever the Weary Shack Traveler goes.
May 2023
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Masked Fan Speaks
The Four Tops were one of the greatest R&B acts, ever So it's Sunday night and even with the quick end to the Minnesota WILD season, I have still filled the day with hockey viewing. The Team USA U18 Men's team won World Championship Gold today with a 3-2 OT win over Team Sweden in Basel, Switzerland.
From the Outside
Natural Surprises “With the northern lights a runnin’ wild in the land of the midnight sun…” Johnny Horton, “North to Alaska” Well, it wasn’t exactly the land of the midnight sun, but it was around midnight a couple of nights ago when I ventured outside and saw a fabulous display of northern lights, the second in a month, and even better than the first one. For some reason, whenever I see northern lights over a frozen landscape—and the landscape surrounding my home remains mostly frozen and blanketed with snow—I think of that old Johnny Horton song, North to Alaska, which I grew up listening to on my parents vinyl.
Random Strangers
place, Who will not be a stranger any longer. Velena who drove all the way up to Grand Marais from Renville County Minnesota to work as the newest employee at Lake County Veterinary Clinics.
Sports Schedule
Silver Bay Monday, May 8, 2023 4:00pm Softball: Girls Varsity Game vs. Cherry @ Cherry High School 6:00pm Softball: Girls JV Game vs.
Lake County Press Prep Sports Notebook
The Two Harbors softball season finally got underway with games against state powers Moose Lake-Willow River and Esko along with a close 14-12 loss to Cromwell. “We can’t match up with some of those teams, we’re just too young,” said coach John Sandstrom. “It’s fun to see the looks on their faces when they make a play. They try so hard.”
Mariner softballers open season at 5-0
The Silver Bay softball team won their first five games in this oft-delayed season, topping Northwoods, Duluth East and Floodwood last week. This week will see the Mariners go against top-ranked Moose Lake-Willow River and then host Mesabi East for their first home game of the season. “Moose Lake will be our first test,” said coach Mike Guzzo. “And then we have six games in five days next week. It’ll be busy.” The Mariners played two games last Wednesday, heading to Proctor where they topped Northwoods 5-1 and then they headed to Duluth East where they beat the Greyhounds 7-3.
Highway 61 Silver Creek and Stewart River work to resume in May
Construction on Highway 61 at the Silver Creek bridge north of Two Harbors will resume on May 1. Minnesota Department of Transportation contractors will complete the realignment of Highway 61, realign Silver Cliff Road, and complete stream restoration. Traffic will remain on the existing temporary bypass until construction is complete in late September 2023. Construction on Highway 61 at Stewart River will resume on May 15. The historic bridge will be rehabilitated, and the existing highway will be reconstructed into parallel bridge alignment. Traffic will remain on the existing temporary bypass until construction is complete in late September 2023. Kelsey Beach parking lot will remain closed through construction.
Local View from 4 Foot 2
I found myself tearing up in my doctor’s office recently and not over my diagnosis or pain or my life as a disabled person. I was speechless and crying because of the choices of others and the impact those choices have on my life. The words, “We don’t have to.” kept ringing through my voiceless mind. This simple sentence has been the reaction to most of my world since age 7. From having access to accessible bathrooms in elementary through high school to physical accommodations in college to finding lodging that meets my needs for vacations as an adult, and now to access meetings in a hybrid world, these are words that should not be used.