Duluth, MN - The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is the first satellite dedicated to observing nearly all the water on the earth’s surface. It was shot into space in the early morning hours of December 16, 2022 and University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) professor Sam Kelly has been part of the effort leading up to the launch.
North Shore Rotary Club On May 20th 1971 I began an Adventure in Service that was to become one of the most fulfilling and satisfying experiences of my life. On that day I was introduced as a new member of the Rotary Club of Duluth.
Two Harbors is a town built on history and industry. From logging to fishing, to mining, and the railroad that connected us to the rest of the nation, Two Harbors was crucial. This week in Small Town Stories we spoke with Ellen Lynch, Executive Director of the Lake County Historical Society. And the result was more than just a history lesson. Lynch has been with LCHS for five years, and even with the slowdown of Covid, she and her staff have begun to make a significant impact on how the LCHS works in and among our community. Originally it was founded in 1925 with a mission to preserve the stories of area residents. Fast forward to today, and LCHS has taken great leaps to be more active in the Lake County Community. Programming, events, and activities have definitely stepped up. Recently, they’ve added their “History in a Pint” series, in which they’ve partnered with Harbor Rail for a small battery of history lessons about our area and our community. On November 2nd, was a presentation about Wolf Ridge Learning Center. On December 3rd, they did a makeand- take ornament class out on the depot platform. Coming up on January 4th, the discussion is about our logging history featuring Todd Lindahl. And finally, on March 1st, the discussion is about Title 9 featuring Linda Hoffman. Other ways the LCHS is reaching out? Their current endeavors are sponsoring a scavenger hunt during Winter Frolic – taking photos at locations they’ll have listed on a “bingo” card. Secondly, they are actively seeking funds for their “Keep the Light Lit” program. Essentially, the current light seen at the Two Harbors lighthouse is generously on loan from the US Coast Guard for five years. For a new, rotational light, the cost is upwards of $70,000 – as there are only two manufacturers of them worldwide. Currently, they’ve raised $20,000. Even with a matching grant, they’re only halfway there.
Belle and I took a walk around Lighthouse Point and ended with a visit to the Winter Market at Castle Danger Brewery which is where we met Betsy. Betsy has a 2 year old dog who looks like Belle.
Steve Wilson entertains and informs with his annual pre-Christmas Bird Count missive. The National Audubon Society’s annual bird count in the Isabella area relies on citizens willing to leave the beaten path and ski, hike, snowshoe and hike to count birds in the name of science. We leave it to you to decipher fact-from-fiction.
Late afternoon on December 7 Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL— International Falls) issued a statement about the recount in the race for his House seat won by Ely Mayor Roger Skraba by (about) 15 votes.
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A lovely festive ambiance was created in an auditorium filled with community members and students last week at William Kelley school in Silver Bay. The lights were dimmed while first graders held candles (electric tea lights) while singing “Just One Candle”.
At the Lake County Board meeting on Tuesday, Nate Eide, forestry department head, brought to the Board’s attention the work his department is doing to dispose of balsam and spruce trees that have been decimated by the spruce budworm. This destructive native species has had an extended peak, but it may be passing. They did a balsam cleanup in conjunction with The Nature Conservancy on Knife River, dragging hundreds of balsam into piles to burn. This greatly reduces the fire risk in the area. They will be planting budworm-resistant seedlings, mostly pine, which will need to be caged and capped for up to a decade because of the deer.