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Cannabis ordinance moves ahead
by Kitty Mayo Interim city planner Sarah Swedburg explained June 9 that the planning commission is recommending to the council for approval to codify a… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond vacations, relatives, and shopping
Tariffs with Canada—what they mean for Minnesota and the upper Midwest
A mix of luck and prevention, Home saved from Brimson wildfire
Susan Detweiller, former member of the Brimson fire department, knew to take steps to protect her property from wildfire. A program with the Natural Resources Conservation Services allowed for the removal of spruce and balsam to mitigate fire potential from spruce budworm damage. On Detweiller’s property, healthy trees were thinned to at least 10’ apart. That was done in 2019 on 18 acres of property.
No Kings rally draws hundreds in Two Harbors, honors Hortman
by Kitty Mayo On Saturday, June 14 a No Kings rally was planned for the bandshell park in Two Harbors, but after the murder of… Login to continue reading Login…
Two Harbors community concerned about Hwy 61 construction impacts
About 60 people attended a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation in Two Harbors on June 4. Another session targeted for neighbors along the proposed detour route that same day brought in about 25 people. Attendees voiced two main concerns, roundabouts and detour route location.
Aspirus Lake View named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States
Aspirus Lake View (ALV) in Two Harbors, Minnesota is proud to have been named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for patient… Login to continue reading Login…
Wildland fires in Brimson largely contained
Between May 11 and May 25 over 30,000 acres of wildland burned in the Brimson Complex fires, much of the perimeter contained as of the 25th. Fire experts warn that while green-up and some cooler, rainy days have been helpful, containment does not mean the fires are out, a process which can take weeks, or even months.
Brimson fires slowing
Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires gaining containment, Munger Shaw fire 95% contained as of May 19 by Kitty Mayo Since May 11 three large… Login to continue reading Login…
Brimson Complex fires get reinforcements
Today the Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team brought around 80 personnel to the area to fight the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires, now referred to as the Brimson Complex.