Profile of an Iron Ranger: Chris Perry
Life through the camera lens
Chisholm native and professional photographer, Chris Perry, uses a camera to express his creative thinking. A walk through the Chris Perry Gallery on Sheridan Street in Ely provides insight into his artistic perspective and the true passion he has for the north woods. His photographic skills bring life and meaning to the natural beauty of our area that we often take for granted, such as the picturesque landscapes, the wildlife around us, and the awesome night scenes. “I like to bring out the small things that go unnoticed and allow people to see what we have up here,” said Perry. “I would hope my photos change the way people look at things,” recognizing that we often do not see nature the way it really is. Full Story
See some of the country's finest fiddler's at the...
COTTON - The Town of Cotton will once again host the Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championship and Festival on August 6th and 7th. In its 29th year, it is considered one of the premier fiddle contests in the country and will bring people of all ages to Cotton to experience some of the finest fiddling you can find anywhere. Full Story
Corporal Punishment in the 1950’s
Maybe you’ll remember the Iron Range schools of the 50’s; maybe not. And of course if you were a goody-two-shoes during your school days you were probably never exposed to the creative disciplinary techniques that existed in, at least, the Range school that I attended… Full Story
An unemployed Ranger tells his story
Editor’s note: The author of this piece requested anonymity in its publication, which I agreed to for obvious reasons. – Jean Cole Full Story
Swimming in Zucchini
Zucchini Season! You knew that sooner or later there would be an entire column about this prolific vegetable. There are more ways to cook zucchini than any other veggie. In the summer it abounds in everyone’s garden. Everyone is sharing, leaving bags of the vegetable on porches even with people they do not know. Full Story
Of Bunnies and Men
MOTHERS FEAR NIGHT PROWLER
WinDow Peeper BelieVeD Mentall Y Unbalan CeD; PoliCe InVestigate Reports
Mothers feared for the safety of their children and kept them confined close to home today as reports circulated that a mentally-unbalanced man has been prowling around residences and peering in windows late at night. Full Story
Vascular Screening Program travels to Duluth Clinic-Virginia
DULUTH - Patients in the Virginia area can benefit from SMDC Health System’s Vascular Screening Program without making a trip to Duluth. Each month, the screening program is traveling to a different Duluth Clinic site in the region to offer the service close to home. The program will visit Duluth Clinic-Virginia on Friday, August 6. Full Story
Business Bits: Balance Sheet
The Balance Sheet reflects all management decisions since the company’s inception. So, when you look at a balance sheet dated 12/31/xx, it is only a snapshot of what the company looked like on that day. Full Story
SCHEDULE
Saturday - 7/31/10
- 3:10 PM, Seattle Mariners @ Twins Sunday - 8/1/10 -
1:10 PM, Seattle Mariners @ Twins Monday - 8/2/10
- 7:10 PM, Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday - 8/3/10
- 7:10 PM, Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday - 8/4/10
- 1:10 PM, Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays Thursday - 8 Full Story
9-Ball Standings 7/22
Magic One............... 1466 Office 15..................1399 Penalty Box X-Light.1377 R Bar / Vi's..............1360 Krossroads Knuts... 1336 Magic Too................ 1285 Riders On Mane......1262 Oasis........................1262 Krossroads Crew.... 1215 Poppers...................1214 Alpine Trio................ Full Story
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