
Bear Banquet
Recent adventure with long-term bride and Majestic Pines senior camp neighbors occurred well North of Hwy #2.

Recent adventure with long-term bride and Majestic Pines senior camp neighbors occurred well North of Hwy #2.

Most recent e-mail receipt of solicited customer satisfaction information produced wondering about this subject which seems to have become widespread.Past several months have seen customer satisfaction “Survey Stuff” from numerous commercial outfits: comprehensive senior living facility; motor vehicle service garage; medical clinic; pharmacy outlet; big box retailer; auto insurance company.


Hibbing author Pete Kero’s excellent book, “Mine Scapes—Reclaiming Minnesota’s Mined Lands,” brings Ranger connection reflections here from personal history.1950’s grade school years in Minnesota River Valley hometown Jordan often included short family vacation fishing trips to Northland lakes’ resort cabins from Ely to Deer River.

Coffee break has been a long-held custom across our country, perhaps even beyond.
Recent weekend found old adventurer and long-term bride visiting adjacent Minnesota River Valley hometowns on US Hwy #169, Jordan and Belle Plaine.

This long-retired outdoor and corporate adventurer has had a special relationship with Rainy River for 58 years, so far.

Recent rash of modern technology challenges for this old timer brought reflections on age, career timing and early retirement which provided extended time for independent pursuits.


It’s that time of year again when Western states such as Idaho announce results of special lottery-based controlled hunts.