In three months, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s United for Veterans committee will be staffing The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica 24 hours a day in Chisholm. The Wall opens to the public June 23, as does everything that will come with it, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund In Memory Honor Roll.
What: MPR CONNECTS! Who: Open to the public, registration required When: Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m. Where: Live webinar How: Participation is free, but registration is required by visiting mpr.org/mprconnects Minnesota Public Radio will feature National Public Radio’s Senior Political Editor Domenico Montanaro in a live virtual event April 12 as part of “MPR Connects!” The evening will focus on the current political climate with topics ranging from the president’s record and approval ratings to the situation in Ukraine, 2022 mid-term elections, the Supreme Court and more.
As United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s fiscal year and my term as board president comes to an end, I have found myself reflecting on the fond memories I have with the organization. Throughout different times of my life, I didn’t always feel like I fit in on the Range. My involvement with UWNEMN has helped me to connect with others who are passionate about caring for our community and in turn made me feel like I do have a place in the community and can make a difference.
“Belle” is a female mix breed. She came in as a stray and never claimed. She is a sweetheart and walks good on a leash. Belle is brown and white and weighs 56 pounds. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and age-appropriate shots prior to the final adoption. For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the BHS holding facility at 218-283-9276. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ Support the Borderland Humane Society by sending donations to: Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: Tuesday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.
Diabetes isn’t just for humans. Our beloved dogs and cats can get it too. Type II is the most common for us all. The causes, symptoms, treatments are very similar and so are the consequences of not treating the disease.
Dear Amy: My mother often singled me out growing up. She verbally and physically abused me.
It’s quite amazing after a few years, or a few decades, to look back and see all that stuff that we do have a hard time letting go of. And that’s pretty darn normal because we are creatures that not only like to leave our mark but to keep and save things too. What ever is practical, whatever might be able to be used again, you know - to be able to re-purpose, rekindle, rehabilitate. Nothing wrong with that.
March has come and gone, with lamblike weather earlier and some lion-like weather as its door closed before another trip around our Boss Star. April 1 has not been much of a “Fools Day” since that mid-90’s Boston snowstorm shuttered everything and barricaded this travelling business adventurer in a remote motel for three days. “Fools Day” pranks from school-boy years have been gone for well beyond a half century, but Lamb/Lion comparisons remain.
To the editor, How many of you remember the 2018 campaign of Alexandria Ocosio Cortez, AOC? Remember, “The earth only has 12 years left if we do not end global warming”? AOC has now given us the “Green New Deal” as she could not wait any longer for Al Gore’s 1998-99 campaign premise that state his fact that “if we do not stop the global warming the streets of Miami, Fla., will be 3-feet under water in just 20 years.” Now it’ not global warming anymore. The world wasn’t’ warming up fast enough.
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports people have started open-water fishing on the Rainy River, with one access open (Nelson Park, Birchdale) for launching. People are reminded to have their current fishing license, current boat registration, and boat safety equipment onboard. Enforcement action was taken for boat registration issues. Several animal-related complaints were also looked into throughout the week.