Rangers, be proud!
Rukavina delegate shares campaign experience
In the aftermath of last weekend’s DFL state convention in Duluth, my mind is still aswirl with the events that transpired to endorse a DFL candidate for the governor of Minnesota. Emotions run the gamut. There is relief that it’s over, and grief that my candidate wasn’t endorsed. There is disappointment over betrayals and broken promises over the course of the campaign. But mostly, and overridingly, there is pride in an Iron Ranger – Tom Rukavina - who epitomizes the DFL values of justice, fairness and compassion for all people. Full Story
YEE-HAW! Let's go to church!
EMBARRASS – It all began when Pastor Chuck Barnes bought a horse.
“I discovered that there was this whole sub-culture of people who have horses, who are into tack and horse shows and rodeos and horse trailers, and all that goes with having a horse,” Barnes said. The more Barnes learned about the culture – including officiating at a western-themed outdoors wedding – the more he was intrigued. Full Story
Earth Fest retrospective: Something bigger than we are
There’s a quiet movement afoot on the Iron Range, and it is bigger than we are. For us on the east end of the Range, the movement has catapulted into a new shared arena by the first two Iron Range Earth Fests. Participation in the 2009 event exceeded our wildest expectations. Now the second Iron Range Earth Fest on April 17, far surpassed the first one. Full Story
Virginia Spring Band Concert preview
VIRGINIA - It is time yet again for Virginia’s next run of band performances by students in grades 6-12. The 6th grade and junior high bands’ concert will be on Thursday, May 6, in the Goodman Auditorium at 7 p.m. The senior high bands’ concert will take place on Tuesday, May 4, also at the Goodman Auditorium, at 7 p.m. Full Story
Recession Tactic #12:
Seek opportunities! Are there other applications for your product or service? Just because you have done things the same way with the same materials doesn’t mean there are not new opportunities. What are they? Full Story
Reiki: The gentle healing art
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese word meaning universal life energy. It is a gentle method of hands-on healing that taps into the energy referred to as ki in Japan, chi in China, and prana in India. The practice of Reiki is based on the teaching of Mikao Usui, who practiced and taught healing techniques in early 20th century Japan.
Reiki is a Japanese word meaning universal life energy. It is a gentle method of hands-on healing that taps into the energy referred to as ki in Japan, chi in China, and prana in India. The practice of Reiki is based on the teaching of Mikao Usui, who practiced and taught healing techniques in early 20th century Japan. Full Story
Taconite Workers Health Study info meeting scheduled
University of Minnesota Taconite Workers Health Study research team will hold informational meetings Tuesday, May 11 in Hibbing and Virginia for taconite workers.
The presentation is: “Respiratory Health Survey of Taconite Workers and Spouses: How Participation Helps You and Future Miners.” Full Story
The Doolittle Raid: Part 1
Within weeks of the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was privately calling for an attack on the heart of Japan in order to restore America's confidence and boost its morale. Planning and execution of this secret mission were placed in the hands of Lt. Col. James Doolittle. The mission was to attack military sites in Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Kobe and Osaka, and to land at friendly airfields in China. After months of covert planning and training, Doolittle, his crew of 80 raiders and their 16 fully loaded B-25 Mitchell bombers were aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Full Story
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