Nathan Schroeder wins Beargrease, local musher Odin Jorgensen finishes 3rd
The 29th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was postponed from its usual January date because of lack of snow and right up to the start of the race Mother Nature was not being very cooperative. A few inches of snow fell just before the race and the warmer weather and soft snow made things tough for the dogs. Full Story
Correction:
The March 9 article entitled Tofte talks roads and towers stated that construction of the new cell phone tower in Tofte was expected to be done within 30 days. It is actually the Taconite Harbor tower that is going up at this time. The News-Herald apologizes for the error. Full Story
Mush for a Cure
Pretty in pink! The 2013 Mush for a Cure was held March 8-9 and all of the mushers and dogs looked wonderful in pink. Full Story
Unique health coverage program will be focus of March business luncheon
Two representatives from HealthShare, a Duluth-based “community health coverage program,” will explain what HealthShare offers Cook County’s small businesses and their employees at Higher Education’s March Business Networking Luncheon. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Higher Ed’s North Shore Campus. The program will conclude by 1 p.m. Full Story
