Opinion
Dylan Days
Recent public TV program, “American Masters” from nearby Hibbing-Duluth, delivered 2-day documentary focused on Bob Dylan and his times ranging from Duluth birth, to Hibbing upbringing, followed by his place in the wide world—appropriate hometown subject for local PBS North station. Channel surfer missed first 10 minutes of both segments; thus, credits, titles and dates were missed, but Google search uncovered “No Direction Home” directed by Martin Scorsese in 2005. Local KAXE Northern Community Radio then aired more Dylan. Long-term Dylan fan here is challenged to share “Dylan Days” thoughts regarding this influential, enigmatic musical artist, northland native, self-professed “poet,” “song and dance man.”
Hard at work for northern Minnesota from Day 1
The Minnesota legislative session is in full swing, and I’m proud to say that since day one, I have been working hard to deliver for the people of northern Minnesota.
Accessing newspaper issues
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you can find plenty to love in whatever you are reading. We have lots of great books to interest you. We’d love to have you stop by and take a look.
February reads, activities
Welcome to February. You are already a quarter of the way through the second month of 2025. I hope your reading is going well and you are excited for whatever comes next.
Customs officials and smuggling
There was a group of squatters on the south side of Rainy River who needed a threshing machine for their wheat but the only ones available were on the Canadian side.
Science Suspension
Our new year brings new leadership with new thoughts and ideas to our country, along with worldwide implications. This old timer, educated as an engineer with career based upon scientific principles and witness to lifetime scientific progress, feels bit of alarm at signals suggesting new leadership has aimed at “Science Suspension.” Some signals are noted here.
