Editor’s note: This is the last of our “offi- cial” Earth Fest series of stories which focus on sustainability issues. We hope you are able to attend the Iron Range Earth Fest this Saturday, April 9, in Mt. Iron. Instructor Jesse Dahl will be there to discuss the Hibbing Community College Solar Photovoltaic Technician program. And, we will continue to […]
Cat scratch
What to do – Pt. 1If you have a cat in your household, you have already had to deal with the issue of scratching . . . on the furniture, drapes, carpet, or curtains. Many a cat is in disgrace because of her habits of shredding any surface her claws come in contact with. But there is a way to coexist in peace with your […]
Swans return to Side Lake
The last week of March was marked by the return of the swans to Side Lake. They were greeted by the Canadian geese that always seem to be first on the scene. Around the time the geese showed up one of my friends had a pair of orioles at her feeder. These are the earliest bird evidence that spring is […]
City of Mt. Iron Notices
26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mt. IronThe Mountain Iron Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the 26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at the Merritt Elementary School grounds. This event will begin promptly at noon. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to meet the children. This event is open to all children 12 years of age or under. There will be […]
Chisholm, 1904: Where Aliens Come From
Countries That Are Sending Their Surplus Population Here— What the Figures ShowDuring recent years the character of the immigrants to this country from Europe has been steadily becoming less desirable. Prior to the year 1880, the nations of western Europe, Great Britain, Germany and the Scandinavian countries furnished over 80 percent of all our immigrants, the highest class that we could hope for. Hungary, Italy, Poland and the other countries of […]
SPORTS QUIZ
By Chris Richcreek 1. Who holds the record for the longest Division I college baseball hitting streak? 2. In 2010, Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay tossed the eighth perfect game in N.L. history. Name the pitchers for the 6th and 7th ones. 3. When was the last time before the 2009 NFL season (Indianapolis, New Orleans) that the top playoff seed in […]
9-Ball
Tournament 04/04A Division Winners Bracket: none Losers Bracket: Riders @ Oasis B Division Winners Bracket: none Losers Bracket: 218 @ Sportspage C Division Winners Bracket: none Losers Bracket: Boondocks @ Rainy Lake I 9 Ball Runouts: none 9 Ball Breaks: Billy Cogger, Fred Bussey, Kenny Folstad, Russ Bloomquist, Nick Siveny