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During May, brilliant Venus holds its own above the western horizon as the last of the bright winter stars stream past it. Our sister planet begins the month by gliding between Betelgeuse, in Orion, and Capella, in Auriga, the charioteer. Betelgeuse, to the lower left of Venus, is outshone by both the planet and high, lustrous Capella. As these stars drop away, Venus passes through Gemini, all the while following a course toward Mars, which appears to be fleeing its approach.

With the collaborative efforts of Granite Gear, Castle Danger Brewery and Lovin’ Lake County, Two Harbors became a cleaner place last week. According to organizer Julie Hukriede, approximately 800 lbs of garbage was collected—five truckloads.

As the Veterans Home in Silver Bay celebrates the annual Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 14 - 20, the staff also acknowledge the benefits of a caring, generous community. “We’re so grateful to neighbors and Veteran champions for their partnership,” says Administrator Dani Donner.

You thought you adopted a puppy, however it feels more like you adopted a landshark. With their insatiable appetite for chomping on everything, including you, puppies can be a challenge. Since puppies don’t have hands, they use their mouths to explore their world. Unfortunately, this exploration can be undesirable in the human world. Teething, which lasts from roughly 10-18 weeks of age, will also contribute to a puppy’s need to bite and chew. Luckily, there are some tricks you can employ to mitigate this mouthy phase.

Lake County has a new tool in its fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) like spiny waterflea — thanks to the installation of a waterless, boater-operated system to clean, drain and dry watercraft and trailers, then dispose of water, weeds and debris. A CD3 Cleaning System, free for all to use, has been installed at the Silver Bay Safe Harbor Public Water Access. This CD3 station was made possible through Minnesota AIS prevention aid allocated to Lake County as well as funding from NOAA and Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program granted to Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). CD3 stands for “Clean, Drain, Dry and Dispose,” because the system provides a cleaning infrastructure for boaters to clean, drain, and dry their own boats and trailers. The standalone unit offers a suite of self-service resources, including an air blower, wet-dry vacuum, hand tools, and lights to help boaters remove, then dispose of, water, weeds, and debris — including leftover bait. The stations serve as educational kiosks and prompt boaters to take action while they are parked in the dedicated tie-down lane.

Pastor Hank Noordzy, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Castle Danger Max Lucado in his book, On the Anvil, writes these words; “Children love to swing. There’s nothing like it.