The Two Harbors Festival of Sail is just 52 days away, and appears to have run into a new obstacle. At the committee-of-the whole Two Harbors city council meeting on Monday, June 13 the council heard from police chief Rick Hogenson an outline of a safety plan that would cost significantly more than expected, and left the question of whether the city would cover any of the costs.
Hello Summertime. Deer everywhere, birds, wild rabbits, one bear sighting so far that I know of.
Ore boat passing by group of rocks known as the “Three Sisters” on its way to dock in Two Harbors. Can you identify this boat gliding through the ethereal fog? Contact us if you know at: (218)830-3250 or send an email to info@lakecountypress.news. Photo by Becky Norlien
Young children love to play, but did you know playing is extremely important in their development? As Maria Montessori put it so perfectly, “play is the work of the child.” As children develop in the first five years, brain development is best supported through hands-on experiences and self-discovery. The young brain is designed to grow through exploration and involvement, and these experiences benefit social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Gideon Kristiansen from Qaanaaq feeding his dogs seal 22 years ago. Submitted by Lonnie Dupre .
Our own backyard. This spring we have heard a lot about our local waterfalls.
Planting season is in full swing, and I have had several questions about soil amending and composting. Compost is truly the best amendment for your garden beds, and even a great addition for your outdoor pots and homemade potting soil mixes when done correctly. It adds macro and microorganisms to the soil which work to convert nitrogen and other nutrients that plants can then utilize. It can be used as a mulching layer in your garden beds to help suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature and moisture, and provide a balanced source of nutrients. Composting is something all of us can do with a few slight changes in our everyday routines. It takes little space depending on the method, and for the multiple benefits it can provide, it seems silly it isn’t more of a normal practice anywhere food is served.
Mountain Iron, MN, June 10, 2022 -- To help get kids and families engaged in summer reading, a select number of public libraries in the Arrowhead Library System (ALS) region will be offering a Fresh Start Summer program for patrons ages 0-18 during the summer months. Fresh Start Summer is a way for kids and teens who have lost or damaged items to complete activities in the library or at home and have some or all of the fines removed, including Silver Bay Public Library.
Mary Lou Johnson has been serving school lunch to generations of Two Harbors elementary students and is retiring after 49 years. Johnson first worked at the Minnehaha Elementary as an assistant cook, then when a new cafeteria was built there it became a central kitchen and Johnson and crew cooked all the meals for the John A.
The Minnesota legislature approved “hero pay” for frontline workers this spring, giving a bonus to those who worked during the pandemic in certain positions. Those who qualify can now apply for the extra pay from now until July 22, 2022.