When 1 + 2 = 10
It seems Rabbit-ville is in full production! This morning I got up early in order to get ready for the job fair at the mall in Virginia. A little extra time was allowed to feed the goats and chickens, as well as for feeding the baby bunnies. Should have allowed a lot. Who knew it takes so much time to squeeze 4 cc’s of formula down the throat of a couple 2 tablespoon sized blobs of flesh? Full Story
Farming in the Northland:
It grows on you
Small family farms used to be very common – and the way most people survived -- in rural areas like northeastern Minnesota. The Iron Range was once studded with dairy farms, potato farms, fields of oats and wheat; and nearly every homestead had a garden plot and a few chickens. Full Story
Making mozzarella cheese in the microwave in 30 minutes
You can do it!
Yes , you can! Really you can! Well, okay the first time might take 45 minutes while you fumble around a little bit...but the next time it’ll be zippy quick! You also don’t have to use the microwave. It’s just a bit quicker and easier. It takes just a few ingredients that are easily purchased at Natural Harvest Food Co-op in Virginia (you don’t have to be a member to shop there!) or online from www.cheesemaking.com. Full Story
Easter Day
The silver trumpets rang across the Dome; The people knelt upon the ground with awe: And borne upon the necks of men I saw, Like some great God, the Holy Lord of Rome. Priest-like, he wore a robe more white than foam, And, king-like, swathed himself in royal red, Three crowns of gold rose high upon his head; In splendour and in light the Pope passed home. Full Story
Recession Tactic #8:
Improve your marketing strategies. Is your advertising placed where your target customers will see it? What marketing methods do you use? Do you communicate value to your customers? Customers need to be shown how your product can solve their problem and how they will benefit by purchasing it. Full Story
Ernie Mitchell’s “Ten-Second-Tip”
The Ten-Second Marketing Tip That Works
When writing a sales letter, capture the attention of your reader by using a short first sentence.
BONUS TIP:
It ís less expensive to offer a free bonus than it is to offer a discount. Full Story
Tales from the 2010 IRON RANGE SPORT, TRAVEL & HOME SHOW
People from all over the Iron Range turned out to browse the boats, windows, water filtration systems and even sheets at the recent 2010 Home, Sport and Travel Show in Virginia. Every room in the Miner’s Memorial Building was packed with vendors, exhibitors and visitors for the free show. Full Story
$43.5 million in federal funding will expand broadband in region
The Northeast Service Cooperative (NESC) in Mountain Iron will receive $43.5 million in federal funding for a project that will expand broadband capabilities in Northeast Minnesota and will impact eight counties and more than 221 key sites, with the potential to stimulate public private partnerships long term across the region. Full Story
Overcoming barriers to weight loss
The tendency to gain weight can differ from one person to another due to pre-existing factors including genetic makeup, environment, cultural background and some medical conditions. In most cases it is possible to overcome these barriers and successfully lose weight.
genetics Full Story
Occupational therapy helps individuals live life to the fullest
True Care Therapy to hold open house
Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” that have been developed and proven over time. Full Story
SPRING GARDENING
CREATES RISK FOR INJURIES
his year’s early snow melt has me
thinking of all the green things that
grow in my garden. Anticipating the smell of fresh turned dirt, I sift through seed catalogs picking my favorites.
Digging, hoeing, dividing plants, and making rows are all great exercise. However, gardening done incorrectly can lead to significant injuries. Full Story
Makinen Centennial cookbook collection: Vol. 1
The Makinen community celebrated its centennial in 2000 – 100 years of Scandinavian traditions, tales of dairy farming and preserving and at least nine ways to serve rhubarb, which should be popping out the ground in Makinen any day now. Current and former Makinen residents contributed recipes for the “Makinen Centennial Cookbook,” a few of which we reprint here. Full Story
Casablanca
Coming to the Maco Sunday
The accent is romance when the new Humphrey Bogart meets Ingrid Bergman in the Warner Bros. picture, “Casablanca,” a drama of the city that rocked the world. The picture opens with a midnite show Saturday at 11:15 p.m. at the Maco theater for a four-day showing. Virginia Daily Enterprise—
Friday, April 2, 1943
Full Story
9-Ball tournament 03/29
A Division
Winners Bracket:
none Losers Bracket: Mudders @ Magic B Division
Winners Bracket:
none Losers Bracket:
Krossroads @ Riders C Division
Winners Bracket:
none Losers Bracket:
Krossroads II Full Story
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