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Jenna Udenberg Friends, Family, and Complete Strangers. Recently I have been blessed with the gift of time and acts of service from friends, family, and complete strangers.
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Business, labor support Twin Metals lawsuit
by Ron Brochu/BusinessNorth Twin Metals Minnesota (TMM) on Monday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, Washington D.C., to regain access to land leases that the company and its predecessors have held since the 1960s.
Runoff Report
Forrest Johnson Editor’s note: We will return to the adventures of Tony’s Underwater Limousine Service, the reluctant editor, God and Hell Yes!, the old pilot and the Great March for Community Newspapers. In the meantime: Stream of Consciousness #1749 Hal, the Camp Shack robotic portable butchering unit, complete with headlights and protective shield, was determined to lead a small revolt that would have meant many bad things for the fellows in the deer camps across Lake County.
Stuff the Bus with School Supplies
Head of the Lakes United Way's (HLUW) Stuff the Bus Donation Drive is a school readiness program that provides school supplies to help prepare local area students for school. HLUW is asking individuals, employee groups,and service organizations to help students in our community by donating the “most requested supplies” listed in the chart below. “Education is one of our three impact focus areas at Head of the Lakes United Way. Stuff the Bus helps students every year in our local communities by providing them with the tools they need to succeed,” says HLUW President Matt Hunter. Community Campaign Coordinator Robert Peacock is grateful for the community partners who have stepped up to make this event possible. “The support from our community partners and supporters makes it possible to give back to the local communities we serve by getting school supplies to students in the Lake Superior School District in Minnesota and the Superior School District in Wisconsin.”
Federal Legislation with Local Relevance–the Inflation Reduction Act passes the US Senate
After months of negotiations that has been anything but smooth, Congress is poised to pass the most significant climate legislation ever. The Inflation Reduction Act, which has passed the Senate and will soon pass the House, will have a major effect on our economy, our health, and our planet. It also exerts both a short-term and long-term lessening of inflationary pressure. Tax credits mark a substantial element of the bill. Businesses, industry, utilities, manufacturing, households–everyone will pay lower taxes for doing things that clean up the air pollution created by fossil fuels. For instance, electric vehicle tax credits will allow middle income families to buy electric vehicles which are much cheaper to use and maintain, which will then lower their household expenses. Electricity is far more predictable as an expense than gas or oil, and stability is a key factor in investment and growth. 1.5 million jobs created directly from all this growth in clean energy, like construction and manufacturing jobs, will boost our GDP. Batteries are the new engine; what percentage of the minerals in these batteries needs to come from the US or one of its trading partners? Today we import many of these critical minerals from China and Russia; the details remain unclear on this point today.
Health & Wellness
Katya Gordon Long and Short Term Gain from Chiropractic Care These testimonials were given by residents of Lake County who received care from Dr. Sally Stout, a retired chiropractor whose words were featured in the Health column on June 11, 2022.
A taste of Lake County
e OF Martha Hanson Chicken or Turkey a la King My mother-in-law, Frances, gave me this recipe more than 50 years ago and it has been a family favorite since then. It is quick and easy to prepare, and it makes good use of leftover chicken or turkey.
Shenandoah concert cancelled
Last week delivered the disappointing news that a concert being presented by Lovin’ Lake County was to be cancelled, adding to an already unsettled week for Two Harbors. Shenandoah was to perform at the “Rockin’ the Docks” event in downtown Two Harbors on August 20 and the last-minute cancellation brought more disruption to town.
Check Us Out: Lake County Library News
Madeline Jarvis New Books For Exploring There’s four seasons of fun in the north woods! Get set to get outside with some new titles this summer. Minnesota’s State Parks (5th Edition) by Anne Arthur and Signy Sherman is a comprehensive guide that spotlights all 75 state parks in Minnesota.