Supporting home ownership can help towns thrive
Americans long have seen home ownership as an ideal. For most, the dream of having a home to call their own goes beyond money matters.
June 2024
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A cracked hull is believed to have caused the Michipicoten to take on water
The U.S. Ninth Coast Guard District Command Center reported on Saturday, June 8, that a vessel carrying taconite was in distress and taking on water.
County Board holds busy meeting
The Cook County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 11 with Ann Sullivan, Deb White, and Ginnie Storlie present, while David Mills and Stacey Johnson were absent. EDA 2025 Budget request While no board action was taken, the commissioners received a breakdown of the Cook County EDA’s 2025 budget of $519,880.04, up from the 2024 request of $490,720.
Taconite-carrying freighter strikes something underwater and takes on water
Brian Larsen The U.S. Ninth Coast Guard District Command Center reported on Saturday, June 8, that a vessel carrying taconite was taking on water, but… Login to continue reading Login…
Klobuchar, Stauber Introduce Legislation to Improve Mail Delivery in Northern Minnesota
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) announced the introduction of the Rural Mail Delivery Improvement Act. This legislation would require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to implement all of the recommendations made by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) following theiraudit of the Bemidji Post Office, which uncovered operational problems at the facility.
Kaleb Berka qualifies for the state track meet in the triple jump
Despite the challenges of running a 200-meter anchor relay legs and the open 200 and 400 meters, Kaleb Berka, a junior, showed remarkable resilience. Sporting a blister on his foot, he pushed himself to the triple jump, determined to give it his all. Even though he didn't take all his jumps and felt like he had done his best, this wasn't his day.
Minnesota DNR North Shore Fishing Report
Lower Shore: Duluth to Two Harbors Surface water temperatures near Duluth were in the low 50’s this week thanks to the St. Louis River inputting warmer water. Fishing near Duluth was good for Lake Trout using stick baits in the top 20 feet of the water column, trolling between 2-3 mph. Targeting the edges of the stained water and temperature breaks was the most effective strategy to get on fish.
April & May 2024 North Shore Living Newsletter
We held a Volunteer Appreciation lunch on Wednesday, May 15th for our wonderful volunteers to thank them for all their time and talents they share with us each month. Sharon Brenner has been passing mail, visiting with residents, serving snacks, and doing a variety of chair exercises with us for about 30 years.