We are living in a time of isolation, fear and need. Turn on the news and see people in trouble, no money and no food. People in Cook County see this and give money, food and time to help their neighbors. One of the recipients is our food shelf. The number of families using it has not increased. I can’t […]
National Day of Prayer is May 7
Our country needs prayer, and the Christian Church needs revival! Revival is an awakening; and awakening from sleep, from lethargy, from laziness, and everything else that is holding us back from being the salt and light in this needy world. II Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce apologizes for the technical problems experienced by businesses applying for grants
Dear small business owners and chamber leaders, every hour of every day, small business owners and small chambers across the country are being forced to make difficult decisions due to the significant revenue disruptions caused by the coronavirus. Federal funds remain uncertain, forcing small employers to rely on a patchwork of financial support. Understanding that every dollar counts, the U.S. […]
SSI and VA members who don’t normally file taxes might still be able to get a refund
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this week that people receiving Social Security I (SSI) and veterans (VA) benefits who don’t normally file a tax return (and those who have children) must act by the May 5 deadline to receive the full amount of their Economic Impact Payments automatically from the IRS. That amounts to $1,200 for individuals and $500 […]
Groups join to appeal Twin Metals lease ruling
On Friday, April 17, nine Minnesota businesses joined with Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness to appeal a federal judge’s ruling on two mineral leases held by Twin Metals. The Obama administration terminated the leases in 2016 when, after years of study and significant public comment, the U.S. Forest Service concluded that copper mining under the umbrella of these leases posed an […]
Karen Evelyn Wahlstrom Seim
Karen was born April 3, 1941, in Two Harbors, Minnesota, and passed away on April 3, 2020, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, at the age of 79, after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer. At the end, her family and her beloved dog Harley, who never left her side, surrounded her. She is remembered for her warm smile, creativity, and […]
Historical Reflections
Mrs. Parke D. Robinson collaborated with Historical Society President Olga Soderberg in the design and creation of these Voyageur dolls. They were presented at the annual sport shows in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Cincinnati.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 3, 2000 Sawtooth Elementary School fifth graders enjoyed three days and two nights at the Wolf Ridge Center near Finland, Minnesota. The main activities were ropes and rock climbing. In the ropes course, there were many different bridges: a wooden plank bridge, a single cable bridge, a double log bridge, and finally a zip line. Students were […]
Be aware of the fire restrictions placed on the Superior National Forest
With all the snow melting, cloudy weather, and occasional spring rains, it may seem crazy to be talking about forest fires, but it isn’t. While National Fire Prevention Week is in the fall, we have a spring fire season which can be just as important as the fall season. None of us can forget the Ham Lake Fire which started […]