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Leaning Toward Social Democracy
Our North Shore has been dubbed the Scandinavian Riviera. Given the Finns who settled around the Baptism River, it better may be called the Nordic Riviera. Finns are not Scandinavian, just ask them or check their language, so unlike their neighbors. So, do not call Finns “Scandinavian;” call them Nordic; Icelanders, too. You wonder why we bother with Scandinavian versus […]
Fear Not
October is the month where everyone tries to scare me. They plant ghosts and goblins and witches and skeletons in their front yard. And, yes, if you’re into property values, then clutter is indeed a bit scary. Then again, if the goal really is to frighten me, why on earth would you dress these decorations up in funny costumes? I’ve […]
Duluth and Arrowhead Solar Co-op to host free solar information sessions
Solar co-op opens on the heels of the Inflation Reduction Act, making going solar even easier for Duluth and Arrowhead residents Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN), Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and Cook County Local Energy Project recently launched the Duluth and Arrowhead Solar Co-op to help Duluth and Arrowhead area residents go solar. The solar co-op will host […]
When the rain is cold
I love old ladies. Because they are so easy to please. Just take care of them, love them, and work your butt off for them. Use some racy humor. Be mostly honest about yourself. They probably don’t understand us developmentally arrested boys of Generation X, or the movie “Fight Club.” But when you love them and take care of them, […]
Say his name
I recently was asked to eulogize my father-in-law, Willard Holthaus. He died on October 1st after a long, painful illness. I loved and respected him deeply. I have been privileged to have him as my father-in-law, and I am proud to carry his name. I was honored when Willard asked me to share his eulogy. I wish he had given […]
Ain’t What She Used to Be
I’m not suggesting I’m an old gray mare. In fact, I won’t even admit to being old. I’m oldER—73, to be exact. But the last few months have taught me some things about paying heed to my aging body. I did three canoe trips this summer, albeit short ones. One was actually a kayak trip, but five of us paddled […]
First & Second Thrift Store is homeless
Life can change in an instant, as volunteers at the First & Second Thrift Store learned early this month. The Cobblestone Building has been purchased by the Voyageur Brewing Company, leaving the store homeless. First & Second will close on December 31st, and everything will be put in storage until they have a new home. October 15th was the last […]
Meet Rae Piepho, candidate for the I.S.D. School Board
The Cook County News-Herald reached out to Rae Piepho, Lutsen, and asked her some questions about why she is running for the I.S.D. 166 school board. Below are her answers. I am running for the ISD 166 District 5 School Board position because the children in this district deserve the best education we can provide them, and for many that […]