November 2023

Let’s talk Turkey

Let’s talk Turkey Deep into Autumn, the season John Keats referred to as “the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,” the one thing on everyone’s mind is a bird. Yes, November is the month of the turkey.

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Push me off the bench

We were matriculated to the big, old high school for 9th grade, and our first 9th grade football game was the second or third week and we lost. Back in our crowded, noisy and indifferent locker room, I got up on the bench I shared with Greg E.

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Na Na November

October went by in a blink. November is now a time to turn on the furnace, light some candles, and bake some warm bread in the oven. I love it when the house smells of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. I did a variation on banana bread this year by adding pumpkin and extra spices to the recipe. I don’t know if I will return to my traditional banana bread recipe anytime soon. The nutmeg warmed not only the aroma of the bread, but I could feel it warming up my throat like a hug from the inside.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.

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North Shore Living

Oktoberfest Fun Oom Paa Paa! The best time was had on October 13th with plenty of toe tapping during Oktoberfest with lots of polkas and other lively tunes played by our wonderful interactive Tom Novotny on his accordion. We had pretzels and nice cold beer.

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November is Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. There are four tribal nations located within Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation’s service area: Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage and Leech Lake. All are separate, sovereign nations whose people have lived in northeastern Minnesota for centuries. Each has an independent relationship with the United States and the state of Minnesota.

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Down Memory Lane

20 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 14, 2003 v Great Expectations Charter School opened its doors on Tuesday, the first day back from a scheduled break for the 44 students who attend the newly-formed school. The new building, which is on the corner of the new Gunflint Trail and Fifth Street, features a large common area, four light and airy classrooms, one of which will be used as a library, and a kitchen and administrative offices.

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