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Healing is possible for northland veteransExploring Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and the Veteran Resilience Project: A Path to Healing

With the goal of helping Lake County military veterans, service members, and their spouses experience relief from their trauma, the Veteran Resilience Project (VRP) is pioneering a transformative statewide program by providing access to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.

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Silver Rapids Lodge gets pushback on expansion plans

An old resort with new owners and plans for expansion on the edge of the Boundary Waters near Ely and lying within Lake County is hearing from residents about concerns related to adding docks, fractional ownership cabins and people to the area.Over 300 people brought a petition to Lake County requesting an environmental review before plans moved ahead, and close to 100 showed up for the public hearing held a few weeks ago.A mandatory EAW (environmental assessment worksheet) was determined to not be required by the county’s environmental services department, following guidelines set forth by state statute.At a meeting on Monday, August 19 the county Planning Commission discussed the petition for a discretionary EAW and decided to recommend to the board that it was not necessary.In the course of working on their preliminary plat the ownership of Silver Rapids have changed plans, reducing the number of units on the property to fall below 50, a number that would have likely triggered environmental review.

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Celebrate the harvest with Clover Valley Farm Fest

Participants of the Clover Valley Farm Trail will give everyone a chance to meet the people who grow their food with the the second annual Clover Valley Farm Fest on August 25th to celebrate the bounty of the summer harvest.“The Farm Fest is essentially a big harvest festival where we welcome everyone in the community to chat one-on-one with our customers, while enjoying music and wares produced by local artisans,” said Justin Osadjan, Lucky Dog Farm.The festival includes all of the very popular Clover Valley Farm Trail farmers in one great market, along with other local farmers, artists, food trucks and treats along with live music, family friendly and kids activities, informational exhibits, fiber arts and blacksmithing demonstrations, and much more.The free event is open to everyone at Agate Acres Farm, 1109 Two Harbors Road, Sunday, August 25th from noon to 4pm.“Please join us!” invited Justin, Lucky Dog Farm.The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a group of locally-owned, small farms located between Duluth and Two Harbors which provides farmers the opportunity to sell to people on a Sunday country drive items commonly found at farmers markets directly from their farms.

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Berries, Berries, Berries

Shary’s Berries galore. Growing things has been special this year, but blueberries are booming this week. Shary Zoff, at home in the blueberry patch, says… Login to continue reading Login…

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Why I Love Mobility Aids

July is Disability Pride Month, and here Marley Schumacher takes a deeper and personal look into why use of a mobility aid has made her life better, and encourages others to seek any assistance that could help them participate fully in life.

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