June 2023
Birds in decline: survey shows dwindling populations in MN forests
Another article referencing the citizen research work of our birding friend Steve Wilson, Isabella, and the latest Christmas Bird Count. by Greg Seitz, Quetico Superior Wilderness News From tiny insects to global changes, several forces are making life more difficult for some types of birds in northern Minnesota’s forests.
Masked Fan Speaks
The Stanley Cup Final is underway! In the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final there was a lot of dialogue about the break between each team's last game and the start of the Final. The Eastern Champion Florida Panthers had a nine-day break and the Western Champion Vegas Golden Knights were off four days.
From the Outside
Debts, Deficits, and Stupidity I really hate stupidity. The recent “debt crisis” in Congress, where one party put the nation’s credit rating and economy at risk by refusing to raise the federal debt ceiling, and thereby defaulting on debt payments unless major cuts are made to government spending, was self-inflicted.
Runoff Report
Editor’s note: We again found more things to do to delay the Great March for community Newspapers. I mean, after a year and a half that throng of mostly Lake County folks had settled in to the four Carlton County towns of Nickerson, Kerrick, Duquette and Bruno and the locals seem to enjoy the company.
A Taste of Lake County
With Turkey Sauce Here's a good soup recipe to warm you on a cold winter day. 2 cups cooked white rice 3 egg yolks 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups milk 2 tbsp.
Volunteers needed in Cook and Lake counties for DNR loon survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Cook and Lake counties. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of one morning during the June 30 through July 10 monitoring period, to count the number of adult and juvenile loons on pre-selected lakes. For more than 20 years, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteer observers, the DNR has gathered information about common loon numbers on more than 600 lakes distributed among six regions, or 'index areas,” throughout the state.
Biz Buzz:
Introducing Chet Barnes of Contour Inc., and local excavation company that offers trenchless sewer and water line replacement and concrete installation for residents and commercial operations. Barnes lives in Two Harbors and joined his in-law's newly emerging company about two years ago.
Random Strangers
Hello to Charis Blacklock! I met our Random Stranger this morning when I stopped in to Shorview Natives to do some shopping along the Clover Valley Farm Trail. Charis just started working there a few weeks ago.