Canoe Stories
Introducing guest contributor Roger Anderson, a native of Two Harbors and a veteran of canoeing the wilderness waters of northeastern Minnesota.
October 2023
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Housing town hall to air on MPR
The town hall organized with the Lake County Press and MPR’s Kerri Miller will be played on Minnesota Public Radio at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 24th.The Rural Voice 2024 series included an event held at the Castle Danger Brewery on September 19th with Miller moderating the conversation about “What it takes to create good, affordable housing in Rural Minnesota; stories and solutions.”The Lake County Press helped bring the event about in the hopes of elevating the conversation around our area’s housing crisis, and focusing energy throughout the north shore communities on actionable solutions.The entire discussion was aired on KTWH-99.5FM and is still available at KTWH’s youtube channel.In addition to the Lake County Press housing town hall, Miller has produced three other Rural Voice town halls, two of which will be aired at that same time slot on following Tuesdays.
3rd generation boatbuilder Hill gives Crusader II new life
Long a fixture near the Two Harbors lighthouse, the Crusader II was appreciated, but neglected for years.
4-H Youth exhibited their best at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair and State Horse Shows
4-H youth from across Minnesota showcased their learning in the 4-H Building and livestock barns at the Minnesota State Fair in August.
THHS Honor Society raising awareness and help for homelessness
Homelessness is a pervasive issue that millions of people struggle with throughout the U.S.
Football senior night, Agates win over Pine City
Football coach Tom Nelson says that he is proud of the seniors on the Agate team this year, with the following seniors being recognized at last week’s game; Zach Bentler, Oren Dewey, Cash Williams, Isaiah Hietala, Michael Loisel, Jacob Estby, Jake Widdes, Chase Anderson, Ethan Lindgren, and Trenten Meeks.“They are never worried about who is getting the carries or the ball thrown to them—they are team first guys.
Roger Allen Saamanen
Roger Allen Saamanen, 79, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 while surrounded by loved ones at his home in Superior.Roger was born on December 19, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jean and Arne Saamanen.
Leon “Jake” Jacobson
Leon “Jake” Irl Jacobson, 75, of Two Harbors, MN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023 after suffering a tragic fall.
Every two seconds someone needs blood, local Tony Hanson did
Resident of Lake county, Tony (Tonya) Hanson died October 7th, 2023 at age 59.