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HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
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Charles M. “Chuck” Pottsmith



Charles M. "Chuck" Pottsmith, 86, of Virginia passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia.   Chuck was born in Virginia on December 17, 1924 to Roy and Gladys (Davenport) Pottsmith.  He graduated with the Virginia High School class of 1942 and attended Virginia Junior College for one year.   Drafted into the Army in 1943, he […]

Raymond C. Stahl



Raymond C. Stahl, age 90 of Britt, died Monday, December 12, 2011 in his home. He was born March 5, 1921 in Eveleth, MN the son of Charles and Frances (Broski) Stahl. Ray grew up in Britt, was a graduate of Virginia High School, and lived in the family home until his passing. He married Marjorie Ann Michaels on January […]

STUDENTS LEARN THE ART OF WREATH- MAKING

A Merritt Elementary Christmas project


MT. IRON – Ten or so years ago, Louie Parenteau went to a wreath-making party at a friend’s house. He decided that the process was simple enough that it would make a great project for his elementary students. And now, 2011 marks the eighth consecutive year that his 5th grade students at Merritt Elementary have participated in the gathering of […]

FAWN RESCUE BY LAKE VERMILION FISHERMEN




I spend a lot of time outdoors during all seasons of the year, and over the years, I’ve witnessed some interesting things. On Manitou one January, we drove snowmobiles up to a very groggy bear taking a mid- January stroll across the ice. A few years back, I had a very healthy timber wolf take a mid-afternoon siesta on the […]

City of Mt. Iron meetings



The Mt. Iron City Council will meet on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m., in the Mt. Iron Room at the Mt. Iron Community Center. The Mt. Iron Economic Development Authority will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the Mt. Iron Rom at the Mt. Iron Community Center.

Laid off, underemployed? Career counselors provide services



VIRGINIA – Professional career counselors at the NE Minnesota Office of Job Training understand the issues surrounding losing your job or not making enough money, including financial concerns, emotional aspects, and family matters. If you are interested in pursuing a different occupation, need tuition to train for a new job, or are just unsure of what the next step in […]

MPR seeks Minnesota’s best young classical musicians



DULUTH – Classical MPR will be hosting the second annual Minnesota Varsity: a program to showcase the best young Minnesota classical musicians. The program will accept submissions until January 19, 2012. To participate in Minnesota Varsity, music students ages 14-18 (grades 9-12) from around the state are asked to submit a recording of themselves performing. Classical and music theater vocalists, […]

Retired vet launches dog tag-making business




DAVENPORT, Iowa — Having been an Air Force fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, Brad Nelson thinks things have changed for the better as far as folks in the armed forces are concerned. “Things are different from when I was in the service,” the 63-year-old Davenport man says. “When I came home on leave, we didn’t think about wearing our […]

Gracie’s Christmas Cookies

More recipes from the Gracie Ceryance cook book

Anise Biscuits (Biscotti) Gracie’s daughter, Sharon DeLeo, said about these cookies: “This is a fabulous Italian cookie. None of our family celebrations were ever served without our biscotti as one of the desserts. We would tint the frosting with colors according to the holiday.” Serving size: 48 • 6 eggs• 1 ½ c. sugar• 1 c. milk• 1 tsp. anise […]

Safety best gift of all this holiday season



Parents who are planning to give their child a first hunting rifle, an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile as a gift this holiday season should also be sure to give them the second part of the gift – a safety training program offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “DNR outdoor education safety training programs teach responsibility at […]