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After Milwaukee Public Schools' financial crisis, lawmakers order audit on state education department
Following news of a financial crisis in Milwaukee Public Schools, a legislative committee has mandated a state audit of Wisconsin's education department. The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee said MPS' financial issues that came to light this spring necessitate a deeper review of the Department of Public Instruction itself. The review by the Legislative Audit Bureau will probe for answers about how DPI monitors K-12 school finances. ...
What to Know About Opening Bear, Teal, Goose and Dove Seasons in MN
The opening of bear, teal, goose and dove seasons are Sunday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. It may seem odd that these seasons start on a Sunday but Schmitt explains the earliest these seasons can start based on framework set up by the Fish & Wildlife Service is September 1. It isn't up to the DNR to decide when these seasons start.
Bicyclist hit by car in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A bicyclist was hit by a car on Thursday morning. According to the Duluth Police, on Thursday at around 10 a.m., officers responded to the report of a bicyclist who was hit by a car near West Michigan Street. Authorities say the vehicle made...
Duluth Fire Department Issues "Life-Threatening" Riptide Warning, Urges Against Swimming at Park Point Beach
The Duluth Fire Department has hoisted the red flags—literally—not for some political upheaval but to warn you, dear swimmers, to shy away from Park Point's seductive but treacherous waves. As if mother nature is on a riptide-producing spree, the Department warns of "life-threatening" conditions to anyone daring enough to enter the waves, no matter how adept at swimming they might be. The warning, effective immediately and enforced until 10:00 am tomorrow, doesn't hinge on theatrics, it's a straightforward, 'please don't take your chances.'
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF LAKE COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Notice is hereby given that the Lake County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on behalf of, and authorized by, the Lake County Board of Commissioners on September 9, 2024 at 1:30 PM, in the Law Enforcement Center; 613 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616 at which time interested parties shall have the opportunity to discuss the granting of the following request:
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF LAKE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 3, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 601 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, April 7, 1997, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Lisa Ann Jacobson, whose address is 616 Crockett Street, Liberty, TX, 77575 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Proposed 63-unit downtown Grand Rapids apartments moves forward
GRAND RAPIDS — A proposed 63-unit apartment building in Grand Rapids is moving forward in the development process. At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Grand Rapids City Council approved the purchase agreement for the property and $1.3 million tax increment financing for the project. The apartments will be built...
BALLET MAGNIFICAT! Presents “Prodigal’s Journey” in Two Harbors
Ballet Magnificat, America’s premier Christian ballet company, will present Prodigal’s Journey at Two Harbors High School, September 16, 2024; Two Harbors, MN. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at https://wings-of-eagles-balletprodigalsjourney.quare.site/. Life in a small town is shaken up when a husband suddenly forsakes his loving...
Lake County Board: Temporary Cannabis Moratorium and Silver Rapids on Agenda
The Lake County Board held a hearing at their August 27th meeting to give the public an opportunity to have input on a proposed emergency moratorium on cannabis businesses. The moratorium would place a temporary hold on the establishment of new cannabis related businesses within the confines of Lake County and would run through December 31st of this year. The cities of Two Harbors and Silver Bay are exempt from the moratorium due to the fact that they have both decided to take up moratoriums of their own. The city of Beaver Bay has indicated they would like to operate under the County moratorium. Reasons for the moratorium are threefold. It will give County officials time to consider an ordinance on where cannabis products can and can’t be smoked within the county. It will also allow officials time to examine additional zoning changes and restrictions that will need to be in place for cannabis businesses to operate next year under Minnesota State Statutes. The moratorium will also allow for time to make decisions related to the number of businesses allowed in the county, parameters around the hours that such businesses will be able to operate and other considerations like proximity to schools. Though a number of area residents attended the public hearing, there were no public comments. After a brief discussion, the Board voted in favor of the moratorium.
Two Harbors Council; Updates On Housing, Waterfront Development And RAMS
The Two Harbors City Council received updates on a number of important efforts currently underway to bring needed improvements to the city. Paul Peltier, of the Range Association of Municipalities And Schools (RAMS), made a brief presentation at Monday night’s meeting to update the Council on work the organization engages in to support rural cities in the Iron Range. Readers may remember that RAMS has been working since 1939 to advocate for the communities and schools in this region. They carry out this work by coordinating with local community leaders across the region to discuss community needs and to collectively work with legislative officials in St. Paul to secure funding and other resources for the area. RAMS is, in effect, one of our voices in the State capital that helps North Shore communities compete for State and Federal funding for needed infrastructure projects and other local improvements. Some of the current priorities for RAMS are economic development, housing and the expansion of broadband to underserved areas in our part of the state.
Two Harbors Youth Volleyball Clinic Kicks Off the Season
The Two Harbors High School Volleyball program hosted a free Community Youth Volleyball Clinic on Thursday August 15th and the following Thursday, August 22nd. This is the third time the program has offered this opportunity to any child K-6th grade in the area that was interested in learning a bit more about the sport.
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