August 2024

BEYOND REASON

A Talk with The Torch Olympic Torchbearer #3,799,999 jogs, comfortably, proudly carrying The Olympic Torch. She approaches Olympic Torchbearer #3,800,000, who comes to a stop, exchanges pleasantries, an awkward hug, and passes The Torch to Olympic Torchbearer #3,800,000.

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Wellness

An often overlooked part of the healing journey for the self and when aiding others in their healing process is the importance of listening. In this case, listening becomes a dynamic and multifaceted thing. Just as there are different levels of truly listening in a conversation, there are different levels of listening to the body. This week, I invite you to tune in with your senses and begin to listen.

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Outdoors

Theory and didactics about tying flies and fly fishing The most fundamental correlation in the building of the fly-fisherperson's armory begins, on one minuscule side, with the size of the fly to be fished - the size of the fly to be cast and worked to entice the targeted fish; and on the other, multifaceted side, all of the tackle components of the system employed: lines, rod, reel. The little fishing fly determines the composition of the arsenal.

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FEMA Offers a Variety of Help for Minnesota Survivors

ST. PAUL – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the June 16 – July 4 severe storms and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Blue Earth, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Itasca, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan counties who suffered damage are encouraged to apply.

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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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Superior National Forest seeks public comment on proposal to expand 13 gravel pits in Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Districts

The Superior National Forest is seeking public comment on a proposal to authorize gravel pit prospecting and expansion of thirteen existing gravel pits on the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts to provide mineral materials for administrative and public use.

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