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place, Who will not be a stranger any longer. Velena who drove all the way up to Grand Marais from Renville County Minnesota to work as the newest employee at Lake County Veterinary Clinics.

Natural Surprises “With the northern lights a runnin’ wild in the land of the midnight sun…” Johnny Horton, “North to Alaska” Well, it wasn’t exactly the land of the midnight sun, but it was around midnight a couple of nights ago when I ventured outside and saw a fabulous display of northern lights, the second in a month, and even better than the first one. For some reason, whenever I see northern lights over a frozen landscape—and the landscape surrounding my home remains mostly frozen and blanketed with snow—I think of that old Johnny Horton song, North to Alaska, which I grew up listening to on my parents vinyl.

The miles of waterfront winding around much of Two Harbors are undeniably one of the city’s most outstanding features. Now a group of citizens is organizing to bring forth a comprehensive design and use plan with renewed energy. Over the years a variety of plans have been explored, and by and large they have not gained traction. A recent proposal for townhomes on Lighthouse Point, and the likelihood that 30-plus acres at Agate Bay under MnDNR ownership will soon be conveyed to city ownership have cast a new light on the waterfront. Jolene Brink, Two Harbors, says that she and a group of others from the area have created a citizen group in order to apply for funding that could help move waterfront projects forward. The group is currently working on a grant application through the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD), due by May 1st.

The Lake County Historical Society held a special event at the Depot Museum on Wednesday, April 12th to honor two long-time board members, Dory Pearson, and Ken Sandvik as they retire from the board. Dory Pearson has been on the board for over 20 years. In that time, she has served as board president, vice president and secretary. Ken Sandvik has also served for over twenty years, and most recently as vice-president.

Life Saver Award given to THPD Stein, Jones Last week the Two Harbors and Silver Bay police departments, and the Lake County Sheriff put out a public service announcement warning residents of the presence of deadly fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. “Fentanyl is here, and people need to know how dangerous it is,” said Two Harbors police chief Rick Hogenson.

Sometimes I'm a bit nervous about interrupting people whole they are working to ask if they would do me the favor of being a random stranger for The Lake County Press. I was glad I drummed up my courage and approached Stephanie Ouren.

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