February 2024

Black History Month

Every February, Black History Month is observed as a means of commemorating and valuing the significant historical contributions and accomplishments made by African Americans.

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Pet of the Week

Waterbug is known by his people, Steve Wilson and Mary Shedd (all Bug photos by Shedd) as “world’s cutest dog.” His other adaptable nicknames include; Bedbug, Humbug, Stinkbug, Lovebug, Goldbug (he’s a 2 year old golden retriever rescue).Here he adds Evening Grosbeak to his bird count.

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Senior+Youth night, last home game for boys hockey Storm Feb. 13

Next Tuesday, February 13th will cover a lot of bases for the boys North Shore Storm hockey team.At the Rukavina Arena in Silver Bay that night the junior varsity (4:00pm) and varsity (6:00pm) will match up against International Falls for their final home game of the season.Top that off with the recognition of seniors, and the crowd should be an excited one.

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Our Clean Energy Economy

LSSD #381 opportunity to add Solar For SchoolsAll Minnesota school districts have a unique opportunity to receive Federal plus State funding for solar panel arrays and storage batteries with the MN State Solar for Schools (S4S) program combined with the landmark Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).In 2023 the MN State Legislature appropriated $29.3 million to S4S for K-12 schools, state colleges and universities.

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