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5 great places to celebrate the Fourth of July
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence and a newly- founded nation’s freedom from British rule. Although just about anywhere in the United States is a good place to celebrate the Fourth of July, certain places can make the holiday that much more poignant. Here
June might dry up even more
My dad was a teacher at Lincoln, Kennedy and Washington schools in Ely nine months out of the year and worked in Dave Desannoy’s gravel pit near Tower the other three months. In the early 80’s he taught me to run a backhoe and a bulldozer. I hope I can dust off those 45 year old skills because I just got a deal on an old Cat D2 dozer. It should come in handy cutting some lanes on my property. Normally I would wait until the ground was frozen to do that because who wants to get four tons of steel beast buried in the mud of the Sax Zim bog? However, this June may be awfully dry which might minimize that risk.
LVCC to Host Three Events in June
The summer season is starting with a fun line-up of events at the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center.
LVCC Online Auction Begins Today More Live Auction Items Announced
The Lake Vermilion Cultural Center will be hosting it’s first online auction as part of the annual Midsummer Benefit. It begins on Friday, June 6 at 9:00 am and will end on the night of the event, June 14 at 6:00. There are up to 50 Items in the online auction including an exciting selection of services, activities, art, gift cards and gift baskets. The advantage of an online auction is that participants can view the items and make bids even if they can’t attend the event or are outside the area. Participants can view the auction without an account; however, an account is needed for entering bids. Setting up an account is simple. Online payment will be required and will speed up the check-out process. You may find the auction items at www.32auctions. com/LVCC2025. A QR code (pictured) is also available to access the website. The 32auctions website is easy to use and has an abundance of help tools and a demo to guide you along.
Awards Day
On Wednesday, the T-S staff handed out awards to our students in grades K-6. Students were recognized for excellence in attendance, academics, art, music, sports, and participation. Congratulations, Golden Eagles, on another successful year.
City of Tower Grant Increase:
$566,000 to construct permanent infrastructure that will support the development of six newly constructed sustainable homes and new development at the harbor which includes 14 townhomes, 14 condo-style apartments and 7,500 square feet of commercial space. IRRR previously approved $482,000 for the project in February 2025.
Reminders from Mr. Jirik
*Have a great summer. I hope you can find time to do the things that make you happy.
An Arrest has been made in connection to burglaries in Greenwood and Vermilion Lake Townships
June 2nd, 2025 Jeffery Allen Bingham, 6/6/1983 has been arrested in connection to reported burglaries in the Greenwood and Vermilion Lake Townships. Deputies have received numerous reports of burglaries and thefts in the area over the past couple weeks. Through information received from local residence and cabin owners the Sheriff’s Office was ablet to develop Bingham as a suspect. He was arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail on Friday, May 30th on charges of Burglary. Due to the number of reported burglaries and thefts in this situation, it remains an ongoing and active investigation.
NOTICE OF FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP 63-17
Notice is hereby given that the first
2025 Resident Survey results show good quality of life, concern about economy, praise for county road maintenance
St. Louis County residents say the quality of life here is good and, compared to the national average, recreational opportunities score higher, and maintenance of County roads score much higher. This is the feedback county residents provide through the recent residential survey conducted by Polco’s National Research Center, Inc.