Roger Elmer Beaman



Roger Elmer Beaman, age 81, of Hibbing, died Monday, March 5, 2012, in the Deer River Healthcare Center. He was born February 5, 1931, in Dawson, MN, the son of Elmer and Martha (Krieger) Beaman. He graduated from Dawson High School and later from Augsburg College. Roger was united in marriage to Ardis Johnson in Webster, SD, in 1950.   Roger was a […]

MINNESOTA DISCOVERY CENTER FINDS SUCCESS IN CORE MISSION




CHISHOLM – If it’s been years since you’ve been to Minnesota Discovery Center (aka Ironworld), now is a good time to plan a visit. After several rocky years, the museum and research center’s new management team and governing board appear to have things back on track. Positive changes have followed a renewed committed to their core mission, stronger connections with […]

From naysayer to cheerleader:

It’s time to support MDC


As many of you know, I was outraged at the former officials of Ironworld for changing the name and then running the institution so badly that it was forced to close. I was so disgusted at the time that I was ready to walk away from it all. But I could not do it. The archives and the museum are […]

Fourth Annual Puck Days in Eveleth

St. Patrick’s Day, St. Urho’s Day, and Community Kinship


EVELETH – It’s time for the Kickoff of Eveleth’s 2012 Puck Days on March 16-17. The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce invites you to join in the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, St. Urho’s Day and Community kinship. Whether you’re a hockey player, snowmobile lover, or a Golden Bear at heart, there’s something for everyone at the Fourth Annual two-day event. […]

Insurance Matters

The times they are a-changin’


Robert Allen Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, was born on May 24, 1941 at St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth. At age 6, his family moved to Hibbing until he enrolled at the University of MN in 1959. Since that time, he has won a Grammy, a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall […]

St. Patrick’s Day recipes from VHS staffers




If you’re looking for some tasty green recipes, we’ve got them. You don’t have to be Irish to have a great time this St. Patty’s Day! Celebrate the greenest of holidays with these simple Irish-inspired dishes and desserts. They are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Pistachio Desert The cook is: Colleen Villa This recipe came from my […]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Call for Photos

Some local vets need their photo added

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Call for Photos is a campaign to collect a photograph for each of the more than 58,000 men and women whose names are inscribed on The Wall. Collected pictures will be used in the Education Center at The Wall and can also be found on The Virtual Wall. (Visit www.buildthecenter.org to learn more about the […]

Healthy FOR Life




At this time we marvel through the magnificent month of March and continue our journey marching forward to greener pastures. And as some of us were just getting adjusted to the time change from the fall it is the time to readjust again to springtime! It is time to move ahead! Shift those gears, people, and make a new little […]

Exercise Home, We Gym



The Flower It is important to keep your hands in good shape. This exercise is particularly good for improving blood circulation to your hands and fingernails. It will help to relieve or prevent tension in your hands. And it also helps keeps the hands and nails supple and youthful looking. How to do it: This can be done on a […]

Home Remediesn Recis



Check out the Chia Seed Do you remember the Chia pet, or do you still have one? They were ever so popular in late 60s and early 70s. It was the no-mess pet and you could eat it, too! There was also a Chia head adorned with lovely sprouts! Well that little Chia seed can be a valuable asset to […]