CORRECTION
A story in the July 1 edition on hunger in the schools contained incorrect statistics. The numbers should have read: 2021 to 2022 Comparisons ISD 361 shelf, January - May 2021: 202 visits; January - May 2022: 683 visits.
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NEARLY NORTH OF TWO: CAPITOL COMMOTION II (B)
Select Committee of our House of Representatives completed its third televised report last week concerning January 6, 2021, violence in our nation’s Capitol. Biggest news focused on role of vice president counting electoral votes for president and vice-president in Senate’s chamber.
@ Your Library
Happy Canada Day! And an early happy Independence Day greeting! Enjoy the chance to gather and celebrate whether with friends or family or both. The library will be closed, Saturday, July 2, Sunday, July 3 and then Monday, July 4. Summer hours are Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Thursday – Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Stock up today if you need books or movies to get your through the long weekend. We’ll be back here on Tuesday, July 5.
CALL SESSION TO FINISH LEGISLATURE’S WORK
The Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) has been advocating for the communities of the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA) in northern Minnesota for over 80 years. Members include more than 60 public sector units of government who take part in advocating for the citizens of the Iron Range. Our membership includes cities and townships from across Itasca, St. Louis, Aitkin, Lake, Cook and Crow Wing Counties in addition to all the public schools in the TAA. We have a long history of advocating for local government aid, support for our mining and timber industries, economic opportunities for our region, in addition to a strong and vibrant public education system for our citizens.
Violet’s Floyd
The Kielczewski’s Pipe Lake cabin was at the headwaters of the Pipestone River;there were signs that a big bear had been there. Floyd had left a tar pail on the roof that he had been using to patch it and found that the bear had knocked it off, he got up on the roof to see if there were any damages. There was no damage, but he noticed that the bear had only stood on its hind legs and put paw marks on it. He thought he had to be above 7-feet tall, and he reckoned that it was about 8- or 9-feet long from the tip of his nose to the tail. Brother Frank summed it up by saying “that’s a big bear” and he is going to ruin the cabin if we leave him.
Ask Amy: Officiant feels demoted from being a groomsman
Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends - I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Originally, they’d asked my husband to be a groomsman.
RED WHITE & BLUE CHEESECAKE SALAD
Ingredients: • 3.4 oz Cheesecake flavored instant pudding • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature • 8 oz whipped topping • ⅔ cup milk • 10 oz mini marshmallows • 1 cup sliced strawberries • 1 cup fresh blueberries • 1 cup fresh raspberries Instuctions: • In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, whipped topping, cream cheese, and milk until smooth. • Add the marshmallows to the cheesecake dressing and stir to evenly mix.
ASK A TROOPER
Question: Is there a way to report a traffic violation from within the same vehicle without calling and without the driver knowing you made the report? For example, if you are a passenger in a vehicle where the driver is texting and driving and you feel unsafe, but don’t want to confront them, is there a number you could text?
ASK AMY
Dear Amy: I started seeing “James” three months ago. I am 35 and he is 40. We both have successful careers, great communication, and an appetite for adventure. It has made for an amazing start, but I struggle with some baggage.
ASK A TROOPER
Question: I really liked your recent article about the dangers of putting your feet up on the dash while driving and air bags. With the way vehicles are changing, can you talk about the other air bags, like side curtains and such? Thank you.