Newsletter-Mid-Week
Harbor Theater Expands Community Outreach with Tech, Volunteers, and Rentals
Exciting progress this week at the Harbor Theater in Two Harbors.
Cannabis and meeting highlights at Lake county board meeting
At the recent county board meeting August 12, the Lake county board engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about cannabis extraction and the complexities of regulating such operations within the county. The issue was recently brought to the attention of the board by owners of Finnegan’s Farm in Lake County with their interest in solventless cannabis extraction. Board members expressed uncertainty about the different license types, ordinance limits that might be appropriate and the potential impacts of the process. Concerns were also raised about the suitability of cannabis extraction facilities in residential area.
Locals help with navigation on swim from Isle Royale to Pigeon Point, Minnesota
Two Harbors residents Terry and Michelle Thewis provided navigation and guiding from their boat as a team of five people, including Karen’s husband Tom, accompanied Karen Zemlin for the first recorded swim from Isle Royale’s North Gap to Pigeon Point, Minnesota, a 23 kilometer (about 14 mile) swim on August 13.
Local View from 4 foot 2
Happy August! Where has the summer gone? Even though Disability Pride Month is honored and celebrated in July the work, awareness, changes, and celebrations don’t stop!
Wild Parsnip warning, painful skin reactions possible as invasive plant spreads on north shore
by Kitty Mayo Residents of the north shore are urged to be on the lookout for wild parsnip (pastinaca sativa) an invasive plant that poses… Login to continue reading Login…
Facing the hurt, finding the hope: Brimson Fire community meeting step toward healing
by Kitty Mayo A community meeting at Petrell Hall in Brimson drew a large crowd July 28 to give updates on the significant impact of… Login to continue reading Login…
Surveys show ways to support families impacted by substance use
The Arrowhead region of Minnesota is disproportionately impacted by substance use disorders (SUDs). Wilderness Health data shows higher rates of adults with SUD and mental illness than the state average. For children, our region has higher rates of child protection involvement, as well as parental SUD and mental illness. Pregnant individuals impacted by SUD may face stigma and fear when seeking healthcare. These factors may prevent patients from attending prenatal appointments.