July 2023

Happy Hikers next trek is to Carlton Peak, August 2

Back by popular demand, the Happy Hikers will hike the Superior Hiking Trail section to Carlton Peak. Beginning at the Britton Peak trailhead, we will travel along wooden walkways, a spruce plantation and maple forest. The trail travels by high rock walls to Ted Tofte Overlook. We will then continue through the woods to the top of Carlton Peak. We will enjoy our lunch at the top, and then turn around and hike back down. Wellbehaved dogs are welcome, on a leash.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.

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Historical Reflections

20 YEARS AGO JULY 25, 2003 v The county board voted Tuesday to deny a rezoning request that would have created smaller, additional building lots in the Echo Woods Plat near McFarland Lake in Hovland. It was the second time in three months that such a request had come before the county commissioners; the first request was voted down on May 27.

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New rules for adult use recreational cannabis take effect August 1

Starting August 1, 2023, anyone 21 and older will be able to possess or transport two ounces of cannabis flower, and up to eight ounces of cannabis concentrates. Adults will also be able to keep up to two pounds of adultuse cannabis flower in their place of residence. A person can possess up to 800 milligrams of edible THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.

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