Spiritual reflections
The Journeys of our lives Boboes and the Harbor of Home
The Boboes still progress on their journey into the Kingdom of Unlikeness. The unending repetition through Orgueil’s roundabouts always promise much but deliver little; Boboes still leave seeking good and still arrive finding only themselves. Like those Boboes before us, “What should have been gold always ended up as synd.” Full Story
Historical Reflections
At one time Lutsen Resort offered one of the only year-round swimming pools in the county. It was a relaxing place to visit after a day of outdoor winter activities, with its pool dome. The attraction is featured on this postcard, circa 1955 from the Minnesota Historical Society collection. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago
· Nov. 1, 1999 • Ranked number 1 in the state from its opening practice, the Cook County High School Viking football team finished a perfect regular season on Oct. 20 with a 65-6 shelling of Chisholm. Full Story
Undoing Racism-
Health care received depends partly on race
It is important to remember that undoing racism is not just a matter of eliminating the expression of personal prejudices. Since the election of Barack Obama, we have indeed seen a disturbing increase in the number of such personal expressions of racism in town hall meetings and right wing talk shows and these should concern us. Full Story
Over the Hill
Whitefish Netting— Up Close and Personal
When I suggested to my husband that I go along when he and my son picked their whitefish net, he said fine, I could even hold the net if necessary.
Having heard their many war stories of ice-covered fingers, freezing waves and frigid winds, I set my mind in “tough woman” mode. I could handle anything. Full Story
Tails from the Trail
Minnesota Nice
Things are getting pretty quiet up here on the Trail and the weather was nice enough for some last chance fishing. After winterizing my guide boat last weekend, I thought I would not be able to bend a rod on open water until next spring. Fortunately I was invited to fish Isle Royale with some friends and I just could not say no. Full Story
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