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The new snowshoe trail in Two Harbors is a spider web of trails totaling six kilometers. It is open to dogs, fat bikes, and all manner of hikers and snowshoers. It boasts a rocky ridge as well as creeks, uplands, and lowlands. Not surprisingly, this trail was well used its first winter (2021-22). Trails take maintenance, and this is the time of year for winter trail preparation. Between the nine kilometers of trail on the Erkki Harju Ski Trail and the snowshoe trail, many volunteers will be needed. A trail work day is planned for Saturday, November 12. Volunteers will meet at the Fairgrounds buildings. There will be two work shifts, from 9:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. They will be followed by the Erkki Harju Ski Trail Annual Meeting at Cedar Coffee Company at 5:00. Pizza will be provided and beverages available for purchase. For more information see the Facebook page (Two Harbors/Erkki Harju Ski Trail) or contact Mark Gordon at 218-3409648.

Dear Friends in Christ~ In Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, there is a huge statue of the mythological character, Atlas. Atlas signifies the powers of this world. Now, if you were gazing at this statue in Rockefeller Plaza and you turned 180 degrees, you would then be looking at the doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. If those doors are open, you can see all the way down the aisle to the front of the sanctuary where you can see Jesus on the cross. Look one way and you see the mighty powers of this world. Look the opposite way and you see the mighty power of the crucified and risen Christ. In any given minute, we’re distracted and called by Atlas. In other words, the mighty powers of this world, or we could purposely and intentionally look to the mighty power of the crucified and risen Christ. It’s sad that we keep looking at Atlas, and what is powerful and mighty according to the world.

No matter what the climate is where you live, weatherizing your home can help you save money, save energy and make your home more comfortable. For those who qualify, there is government assistance for full home weatherization that include an energy audit. Some weatherization you can do yourself while others require the help of certified professionals. Local utility providers often have programs that can help save energy and reduce your heating and cooling costs. Weatherization topics The U.S. Department of Energy recommends five areas to pay attention to when weathering your home.

Our request for stories of the unexplained turned up this recounting of a childhood experience by a current and long-time resident of Lake County. Couchiching First Nation-Ontario, Canada. circa 1943 - As a child Verna lived in a house where there were odd sounds, and a feeling of unease. Most unsettling, every night footsteps were heard walking along the upstairs hall, down the staircase, ending at the bottom step.

A live-streamed candidate forum for two contested city council seats was held on Tuesday at Two Harbors city hall, giving voters a chance to hear perspectives on issues they care about before the November 8th election.