I think just about every child loves pancakes, wouldn’t you say? One of our favorite projects at preschool is harvesting maple sap each year to make our very own maple syrup. It sounds really cool and alluring, but it’s actually a lot of work to get that syrup from the maple tree to our plate of pancakes.
Election Education. In the Lake County Board meeting on Tuesday, April 12, County Attorney Russ Conrow debriefed the Board on the dismissed election lawsuit (see “Election Lawsuit Put to Rest After 18 Months”). Afterwards Chairman Rich Sve mentioned that in a recent meeting with the Minnesota Secretary of State, the Association of Minnesota Counties, and the League of Minnesota Cities, the lawsuits were a topic of discussion. Concern was expressed that the lawsuits have generated mistrust of the election system, even though they were all dismissed. The Secretary of State responded positively to the suggestion that state agencies play a more active role in educating the public about how elections run and countering misperceptions of fraud. Conrow commented that the sharp increase in the number of absentee ballots warranted a “fix” in the system, which was speedily accomplished once it was brought to their attention. Sve commented that he believes we have one of the best election systems in the country, and one with the highest turnout of voters.
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An Exchange with the Easter Bunny Early one morning, Rob and the Easter Bunny met in a sunny, dew-pearled meadow. The rabbit had a basket of Easter eggs at his side.
A lawsuit against Lake County about the 2020 election addressing the composition of the Lake County Absentee Ballot Board was recently settled. In May 2020, the Lake County Board of Commissioners appointed the Lake County Absentee Ballot Board, which examines, processes, and submits the Absentee ballots.
The American Legion in Two Harbors is recognizing veterans who served during the Vietnam War era by holding an open house on April 23 . The intention of the event is to thank and honor the veterans that served during the Vietnam Era from 1955-1975.
City attorney Tim Costley presented information regarding the city clerk position during the Committee of the Whole 5:00 pm meeting. Costley stated that he had verified that it is a valid position per the charter and a council action in 2019, and that the city clerk is authorized to attest, or witness, the mayor’s signature on city documents. Costley did agree that updating city code amendments are needed throughout the city code in the future.
A WILD stretch run has commenced! The Minnesota WILD finished a recent road trip and returned home for a Sunday matinee tilt. For the week the team completed the back half of their four-game road trip (2-1-0-1), and for the calendar week the club was 1-2.
Many of our interactions with wildlife in the northland are pleasant, even awe-inspiring, and animals are waking, active, and returning from their wintering grounds now. Like us, they are looking to survive, and sometimes end up in unpleasant situations. It can be difficult to know when to intervene. Common spring encounters include rabbit nests, baby deer and injured songbirds. Here are some quick spring animal tips.
Joel Dhein has been hired as the interim city administrator for the city of Two Harbors, starting that position this week. Dhein will be working part-time at four days a week in this temporary position that is tentatively expected to last through August 2022.