Living in ground zero's back yard
Everyone who was alive at the time knows what they were doing when Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Kennedy was shot and, of course, when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked by Al Qaeda. What many people on the Range don’t know is the feelings of total frustration and fear that fell over the immediate area around New York City on that infamous day in September, 2001. Full Story
The Apple Chords of Grand Rapids
Is it legal to have this much fun?
GRAND RAPIDS – Just how much fun can a barbershop quartet have, on a scale of 1-10? I don’t know, but to hear the Apple Chords of Grand Rapids tell it, they’re pushing double digits when they get together – whether it’s for an official gig, a night out with their wives, or on the golf course. Spontaneity is the name of the game with these four fellows. Full Story
Immigrant descendants restore Russian church
It was a hot humid Sunday afternoon in late August. A breeze soughed in the branches of a Norway pine that hugged close to the gold painted onion dome of the St. Peter & St. Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Bramble, MN, some 13 miles north of Togo on highway 65 just into Koochiching County. Cars parked along the highway on grassy shoulders just off cracked pavement. Full Story
The desk
Sunday’s sermon contained a provocative question. “What will you say on judgment day when God’s expecting an accounting of your life, looks at you and says, ‘Well?’” After pondering the question for myself, I came home and shared the idea with my handicapped sister Caroll. “What would you say to God when he looks at you and says, Well?’” Full Story
Mexican-style feast
Perfect for NASCAR races
Editor’s note: Dana Bozich, horror movie aficionado
of Virginia, prepared the following Mexicanstyle
feast for family and friends while watching a
NASCAR race recently at her home. She told me
the Pulled Pork was a huge hit. Full Story
My childhood library
I have always loved libraries. For as long as I can remember, a trip to the library has always been a trip to a magical place. Even today, I enter a library (or a bookstore, for that matter) with a sense of excitement and possibility. Do I a ttack the stacks the same way I used to? Alas, no. Our online, on-the-go world has changed the way I approach the library. These days, I usually know exactly what I'm looking for before I walk in the door. I have the call number in hand (or on my cell phone) and I am usually in and out of the building in a few minutes, books in hand. Full Story
Does your gut ache? Dr. Rutka to present program
VIRGINIA - A VRMC wellness program on “Finding the Cause of Your Gastrointestinal Discomfort” will be presented by Dr. Robert Rutka, Family Medicine, VRMC Clinical Services, on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Full Story
White Community Hospital a Level IV trauma center
AURORA - White Community Hospital recently received a Level IV trauma designation from the Minnesota Statewide Trauma System of the Minnesota Department of Health. Full Story
Essentia Health announces integration of members
DULUTH – Thirteen thousand healthcare workers across a four-state region are uniting in a common purpose – to revolutionize the process of delivering high-quality, high-value health care in rural communities. They are all employees of the new Essentia Health, based in Duluth, Minn. Full Story
SCHOOL MENUS
Virginia, Mountain Iron-Buhl, Eveleth-Gilbert--Week of September 6, 2010
BREAKFAST : MONDAY: Choice of Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers
or Smucker’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.
TUESDAY: Choice of Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers
or Breakfast Pizza. Full Story
Business Bits
Use resources at local colleges and universities to help your business. In addition to Small Business Development Centers, many institutions have students involved in outreach programs to help businesses develop marketing strategies, develop new products, and provide industry research and other information. Full Story
SPORTS GUIDE
Friday, September 3, 2010 Girl's Tennis
Eveleth/Gilbert vs Crosby-Ironton @ Crosby-Ironton High School Start Time: 10:00 AM Boy's Soccer
ER Golden Bears vs Grand Rapids @ Grand Rapids High School Start Time: 2:00 PM Girl's Soccer
ER Golden Bears vs Hibbing @ Hibbing High School Start Time: 4:0 Full Story
9-Ball Tourn 09/02
Winners Bracket
Magic One @ Penalty Box Losers Bracket
Krossroads Knuts @ Riders, Magic Too @ Poppers 9-Ball Runouts:
none 9-Ball Breaks:
Jim Fuller, John Honkanen, Dan Rogers, Mary- Ann Molick Full Story
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