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June 13, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
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Construction on ATV trail finally begins
June 13, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Construction on an the second phase of an ATV trail connecting Two Harbors to Silver Bay will finally begin next week. Continue Reading
Girl Scouts fostering strong women at Lake County canoe base this summer
June 7, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
In northern Lake County, about 10 miles from Ely down a long single-lane dirt road, a small group of volunteers is braving a steady drizzle and below average temperatures. Continue Reading
It’s time (again) to talk about broadband
June 7, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Next Wednesday, community members will gather at Grand Superior Lodge, just north of Two Harbors, with broadband on the agenda. Continue Reading
Lake County pauses to remember veterans on Memorial Day
May 23, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
This morning, veterans and community volunteers will be participating in an annual ritual of remembrance and honorplacing small American flags near the graves of over 1,000 service men and women throughout Lake County. Continue Reading
White-water kayaking on the Baptism River–it’s a rush!
May 16, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
On ground still covered with snow and under trees bending in 30 mph gusts, a dozen men and women eagerly unloaded kayaks, paddles and dry suits and braved the 44 degree temperatures Saturday morning. The Baptism River roared just a few feet away as they prepared to take on the rock-strewn white-water near Illgen Falls in craft barely 6 feet long. Continue Reading
State proposes tax hikes
May 16, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
On the one hand, most Lake County residents will likely escape a proposed 2 percent state income tax hike on couples making $250,000 or more. But on the other hand, nearly everyone could feel the smaller pinch of a business-to-business sales tax likely to be passed on to consumers. Continue Reading
Lake Countians react to marriage equality law
May 16, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Last fall, Fran Kaliher of Two Harbors was one of thousands of Minnesotans advocating defeat of a proposed state Constitutional amendment that would have defined marriage as being between one woman and one man. Continue Reading
Sexual Assault Response Team convenes in Lake County
May 9, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Sexual violence isn’t easy to discuss. Statistically, only a fraction of all sexual assaults are ever reported. Fear, shame, and uncertainty about how they’ll be treated or whether they’ll be believed can keep victims from coming forward. The end result is that many women and a smaller, but significant number of men go without the help and support they need. Continue Reading
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