Saturday, February 14, 2026

Celebrating Heritage: The 88th Annual Laskiainen Festival

On February 7th and 8th, 2026, the shores of Loon Lake in Palo, MN, came alive for the 88th Annual Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival....

Finding Fun and Furs at the Winter Frolic

Admittedly, I was in a rotten mood on Saturday evening. My parents and I had gone to the UMD versus North Dakota game. It...

Chamber Music at the Grand Marais Library for Valentine’s Day has been Postponed

The Valentine’s Day performance at the Grand Marais Library featuring the Possibilities Quartet has been postponed at the request of the quartet due to...

VA Health Care: Taking Care of Yourself Improving Quality of Life, One Appointment at a Time

I have spent years encouraging Veterans to enroll in VA health care. I have also spent years procrastinating on following my own advice. Recently,...

Silver Bay’s MN Veterans Homes Named “Best Nursing Home” for 2026 by U.S. News and World Report magazine

It is clear that the Silver Bay Veterans Home is a special place where the care they give goes far beyond just “clinical” requirements....

Valentine’s, Per the Planets

My husband and I have spent a lot of years not making a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. As long as I got...

Minnesota DNR urges snowmobile riders to prioritize safety

In areas with rideable snow, snowmobiling is a common activity on Minnesota’s trails, frozen lakes, and road ditches. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...

The Heavy Lift: Why Shoveling is a High-Stakes Game for North Shore Seniors

For residents of Cook and Lake Counties, the average snowfall turns our area into “a Winter wonderland.” While snow is beautiful, understanding the risks...

Dance for All with Sophia McLaughlin at your local library

Mountain Iron, MN, January 5, 2026 - The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Dance for All with Sophia McLaughlin. All are welcome to...

Why all the Pink?

If you’ve been to Sonju Arena recently, or even around Two Harbors, you might have come across many people wearing a bright pink hat...
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LAKE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTLAKE COUNTY, MINNESOTAElectronic Bidding Closes: March 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Electronic Bids will be received until 1:00...