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From a Pastor’s Heart

Lent as shadows As of this past Wednesday, churches that observe the liturgical calendar have entered the season of Lent, the 40 days prior to Easter, a season that is marked by simplicity, reflection, and solemnity. While some find this season to weigh too heavily, I think there’s a lot to be said in favor of observing Lent.

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One Roof plan to build affordable houses

A unique collaboration between the county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority and One Roof Community Housing in Duluth will bring two brand new single-family homes to empty lots in Two Harbors. The Lake County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) says that they are moving forward with a project that will bring two newly constructed homes to Two Harbors, according to Zach Hallett.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Let us know what is going on! Friday, February 24 “Amazing Snow” with Kurt Mead at SB Public Library from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25 Guided Snowshoe Tour departs from Cove Point Crossings at 1:30 pm.

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Senior housing coming to Two Harbors

City HRA director outlines ongoing Evergreen senior apartment project to be located at Omvedt Avenue Some easing of the housing crunch may be in the not too distant future for Two Harbors. Housing for moderate income residents of the north shore has been a problem for a decade or more, and for the elder population, on track to keep reaching greater proportion in the region, the problem is crisis level.

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One year after Ukraine invasion

Former THHS exchange student speaks about fears for prolonged war. Connected to Lake County through his experience as an exchange student in 2010-2011, Bohdan Paladiychuk checked in via a video call from Kyiv, Ukraine last week, one year after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

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Biz Buzz: Local Shop Spotlight

Do-Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Doing a job right is something that Jason Hanson deeply believes in, and mingled with a strong motivation to do the right thing makes him a highly sought after contractor in the area. Located in Two Harbors Do-Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling was started by Hanson in 2006 at a time that he wanted to branch out on his own.

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