I would like to know how the lake county Agriculture Inspector can post a notice in the Journal to Lake county residents saying that all property owners shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they own. I seen a list of these particular weeds and didn’t recognize a one. I’ve been a land owner in Lake County for 60 years and have never heard of such a thing until now. The best part is if you don’t know what they are talking about or can understand and identify the weeds they are talking about the inspector can then hire the work done or seek a misdemeanor charge against the land owner. Then from what I understand if the inspector hires the work done from a contractor the cost can be collected as a tax on the land. First off, I don’t think a single land owner in this county can identify any of the noxious plants let alone figure out how to get rid of them. I have 23 acres and would like to know how the county Agriculture inspector is going to know if there are noxious plants in this swamp land I own and how to get rid of them. Is this a joke trying to keep up with the stupid things that are happing in our so called government. Also more alarming is where were our county agriculture experts a couple years ago when the spruce bud worm infestation were attacking and killing all the spruce and balsam trees in our area? Nothing was done then and half the trees on my property are standing or laying down dead creating a massive fire hazard. Yet we have to kill some weeds we know nothing about or can even see for that matter and that seems like top priority to our Agriculture inspector which has the title of Highway Engineer.
Robert J Curry
To the Editor:
As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served. I can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home.
While we are all guilty of celebrating the unofficial start of summer and encouraging each other to “have a good weekend,” it is important to remember the reason for the holiday: Memorial Day is the day Americans set aside to honor those brave men and women who met tragic ends while defending our freedom. It is our duty to honor their sacrifices, to pray for their families, and to bow our heads in recognition of their service.
On National Poppy Day, May 23, 2025, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 will once again be distributing poppies around Two Harbors as a tribute to our fallen warriors. We must never forget. The poppy, which bloomed on the battlefields of France after World War I, has grown to become an internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. One hundred percent of donations received will go directly to help veterans, military, and their families.
Your past support has made a real difference. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to contribute to places like Veterans on the Lake Resort in Ely, Honor Flight Northland, and the Silver Bay Veterans Home — all of which provide direct support and care to veterans and their families.
Marie Anderson
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109
Two Harbors, MN
