May 2023
Don’t treat soil like dirt
Introducing Nate Quadhamer, Conservation Specialist at the Lake County Soil and Water District. I am the terrestrial invasive species coordinator and a forester for the district. I went to school at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, and received a BS degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
County approves 3% cap on short-term rentals
The Lake County board of commissioners approved a resolution to amend their short-term rental (STR) ordinance to reflect a 3% capacity limit this Tuesday. A year-long moratorium on new STRs in greater-Lake County (outside of city limits Two Harbors, Beaver Bay, Silver Bay) is set to expire on May 28, 2023. During the course of the last year the board gathered and discussed data about STRs while considering any impact they have on long term housing. After a public hearing on April 27 at the county Planning commission meeting, the commission voted to recommend a 4% cap to the board. At that time the commission also recommended that further consideration be made regarding several issues raised by the public, including; density/spacing, transfer/ownership changes, exempt commercial zoning districts, and a process to adjust cap limits as new housing units are added throughout the county. At the May 9th meeting the board added to that list; the distance between residential housing and rentals, special event restrictions, and the North Shore Management zone.
From a Pastor’s Heart
United Church, Two Harbors We Christians use the word “faith’ frequently. We encourage each other to “have faith” or to “keep the faith”.
Judith Rae (garrett)
Livingston Judy was born in Lincoln, NE and was the youngest of three sisters, born 13 and 10 years later than Geraldine and Barbara. She attended the University of Nebraska, earning her BA in Elementary Education; where she met Ira Livingston, Jr.
Minnesota Hospitals face potentially destabilizing pressure
Kitty Mayo, editor An opinion piece printed in the May 8 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune had the signatures of every single hospital system in the state. Notably, in recent weeks Mayo Clinic, the venerated and historically impactful health research and treatment facility has announced it will consider moving its growth out of the state.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Let us know what is going on! Friday, May 12 Fundraiser Costa Rican Dinner for International Club at Moose Lodge from 5:30-8:00 pm. THHS International Travel Club fundraiser, Costa Rican dinner, bingo, trivia and raffle.
Inspiration Station
Day to Day Art Encounters I read a report a few years ago that has stuck with me. A group of school aged children were asked to match a description of former US Presidents with their name, and also match an image of a major franchise logo and what business it belonged to.