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Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is Aug. 14th
The next Ruby’s Pantry will be a drive-through food distribution at the old Cook School north side on Thursday, Aug. 14, 4:30-6 p.m.; $25 cash donation.
Colorful Coiled Baskets with Artist Erika LeMay
Mountain Iron, MN, August 4, 2025 ─ The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Colorful Coiled Baskets, an art workshop with Artist Erika LeMay coming to ALS Libraries September 2 - October 4, 2025.
“ASK A TROOPER”
Question: I see a lot of motorists pulling campers and trailers that don’t have experience or simply don’t know what they are doing. I see some crashes that I suspect are due to this. Can you talk about pulling campers and trailers?
What’s the buzz about pollinators?
Many people live busy lives, but when they stop to smell the roses they might see a pollinator balanced on the petals. It’s easy to think of pollen only in terms of what it does to those suffering from seasonal allergies, but pollen is essential for plant and animal life.
Warm and wet conditions should continue in August by Northern News Now meteorologist Dave Anderson
Meteorologically minded people are calling 2025 the year of the flood. National Weather Service records indicate it hasn’t been this wet since 1986. Powerful floods have hit places like Texas and we’ve seen a few deluges, too, but luckily not as badly as those places down south. The culprit is increased humidity pumping into the U.S. by the Bermuda High.
Bite back at mosquitoes in the yard
Mosquitoes are winged pests no one wants to have around, except for bats and other animals that eat them for dinner. The World Mosquito Program says mosquitoes can spread a number of nasty diseases, including malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika. Pet owners likely are aware that mosquito bites can transmit diseases like heartworm.
LVCC to Host Four Events in August
Mark your calendars for these four exciting and varied events to be hosted in August at the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center.
