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Learn to Curl Clinics at Curl Mesabi
Have you ever thought about learning to curl? Here is your chance. We have three evenings of new curler clinics set up just for you.
5 Reasons to Celebrate Deer Hunting Season
Opening deer season (a.k.a. girls weekend)–the time of year where the men (and a few women, too) gather their guns and blaze orange attire to head into the woods. But, besides the hunt itself, there are other reasons to celebrate one of the Iron Range’s favorite time of year: Reason #1: A much needed break [...]
Halloween costumes: Is there a deeper meaning?
Halloween: the time of year where people enjoy becoming someone else. Costumes vary from pumpkins to vampires to men doing very strange things to sheep (Did you guys get that email!). Which brings me to the question: Does a person’s costume choice reflect some deep psychological issues?
Fall Roadtrip Guide
Autumn represents the favorite time of year for many Rangers- football games, crisp air, beautiful colors, the first day of school (my personal favorite). There’s not a better time to drive down country roads and take in all the scenery surrounding us in Northern Minnesota than in September and October.
Fourth of July on the Iron Range
Everybody has his or her favorite holiday. Like many other Rangers, mine happens to be the Fourth of July. In fact, MANY non-Rangers have been inducted into Range Fourth of July celebrations; these Independence day evangalists now refuse to celebrate anywhere else. Who would?
Land of the Loon: An Iron Range Tradition
One of my favorite summer events to hit Virginia, Minnesota, is the famous Land of the Loon Festival. Like many Rangers, I see the Land of the Loon as the official beginning of fun and celebration of summer. The festival kicks off Saturday morning with an extravagant parade that travels down 5th Avenue and Chestnut Street.
Dining Deals and Steals During a Bad Economy
By now, you’ve been told not to watch the news or participate in the woes of the tanked economy, and rightfully so. As Americans, it’s tough to make adjustments on a tight budget and who wants to stop enjoying going out to eat? Not me and I’m sure not you either! There are plenty of deals happening to feed your whole family for less than it would take to make a meal at home.
Top Places to Chill along the Iron Range Snowmobile Trails
Snowmobiling is HARD WORK! When your stomach starts a growlin’, check out these places to stop for a bite to eat along the Iron Range snowmobile trails. Know for their hospitality, Rangers serve up great grub with a free side of “Minnesota Nice”.
Another Valentine’s Day: What Gives?
Ah, Valentine’s Day: The time of year where people embrace romance-wining, dining, chocolate, flowers, and diamonds. Women around the world day dream of making love to the music of Berlin-their ‘breath taken away’ by rose petals leading to the candle-lit boudoir enhanced only by chilled champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. And then, somewhere along the way, [...]
10 Best EVER Ways to Survive Winter on the Iron Range
It’s now January-with about 3+ months of winter ahead-and many Rangers are tired of shoveling and complaining about the cold. If it’s not snowing an inch per hour, it’s a bitter 40 below (without the wind chill!) We’re all lacking a healthy dose of Vitamin D and feeling a little blue. Depression has set in, and getting up in the morning to face another dreary day takes all we have to just get out of bed.
Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I mean, who doesn’t love the excuse to pig out on all sorts of yummy treats? I know I do! Looking around for Thanksgiving dessert inspiration, I found some mouth-watering pumpkin desserts that incorporate a wee bit of booze. I hope you enjoy this one, it looked so [...]
Beer!
In honor of opening deer hunting here in Minnesota, I thought I’d put the most popular drink for the guys at the good ol’ hunting shack. I starting thinking that Ive never looked up the definition of beer and got curios. So, here it is: Beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third [...]
Bloody Blood Orange Margarita
Halloween is one of the biggest Holidays for Parties, and that means cocktails! Here’s a Halloween cocktail you’ll want to drink any time of year! Blood oranges give the drink its red color, but this is no novelty cocktail. So if you want to stay away from the dyes and syrupy red stuff, this is a [...]
RangeBuzz.com Ultimate Halloween Party Guide!
One of my favorite holidays, Halloween this year looks like it will be a scary great time! Check out all that’s happening in 2009 Field of Screams Hope you remembered to go to the bathroom!!! This super scary fun filled event puts the spook in spooky!! Now through October 31, 2009 at Mn Discovery Center [...]
Jagermonster
Halloween is right around the corner! Halloween is not just for kid’s anymore, adult’s like to dress up too! Halloween is also one of the biggest Holidays for Parties, and that means cocktails! Hope you enjoy this one! Jagermonster Fill a mixing glass with ice. 1 oz. Jägermeister 1 oz. Grenadine Fill with Orange Juice Combine [...]
Spider’s Kiss
Keeping with the spirit of Halloween, I thought this drink sounded really good, yet kinda sassy! With a zombie-green pallor, the Spider’s Kiss is a sweet Halloween cocktail with a spooky appearance. Enloy! Spider’s Kiss 1 oz. Midori melon liqueur 1 oz. vodka Squeeze of fresh Lemon Grenadine (optional) Chocolate syrup Draw a chocolate [...]
Dragon’s Blood Punch
With Halloween right around the corner, I thought It would be appropriate to highlight a tasty beverage! What Halloween party is complete with out a putrid punch? This one promises to keep the mob under control and keeps you from having to serve them! 1 750 ml bottle vodka 1/2 cup Orange liqueur 6 cups [...]
Chocolate Milk Martini
If you are a chocolate milk lover like I am, then you will absolutely love this drink! It has a great flavor of chocolate milk, so be careful, it may sneak up on you!! Enjoy!! Chocolate Milk Martini 1 1/2 oz. Vodka 1 1/2 oz. Chocolate Milk (I made mine using half & half and [...]
Bloody Brew
I am one who absolutly loves a Bloody Mary.. It has helped me many mornings when you have to go back to the dog that bit you the night before, just to feel “normal!” Well this is the best way to do it! Who needs the schnit of beer off to the side? With the [...]
Jager Bomb
This week I’d like to highlight one of my personal fav’s.. The Jag Bomb!! Now, this recipe tells you to use Red Bull.. I personally like to use Lo-Carb Monster, either way they tase great after a long week!! Bottoms up!! Or, as my grandfather would say “Here’s mud in your eye!” Enjoy!! Jager [...]
