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Articles about Iron Range living.
Weihnachtsfest: Biwabik MN Winter Festival
Biwabik’s Winter Lighting Festival, held the first Saturday in December, has been part of the town’s holiday tradition for the past 24 years.
A Doll’s House Mesabi Range College Theatre
On a few occasions in the history of theater, a play has come along that changed everything. Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House” is one of those plays.
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?
A Little Out of The Way, But Worth The Extra Effort
Let’s be honest: I love eating and I am eager to stop in and try something new.And, Who doesn’t like a little road trip? It’s a great opportunity to catch up on some conversation, or blast some tunes and sing.
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.
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.
Thunderstones
Overview Four guitars lots of harmonies.We have fun!We been playing and recording in Mt.iron area since about 1997 Have had a lot of names this one is here to stay. Phone: 218-735-8915 k.MailGuard(‘bechtold’,'hotmail.com’) Music Styles 80′s Rock, Acoustic, Alternative, Blues, Classic Rock, Folk, Folk/Rock, Rock Upcoming Gigs
Gotta Love Life at the Lake
Minnesotans only put up with the freezing cold and snow for one reason: they know summer will be worth it all. Once summer arrives, Minnesota folks flock to the water like a mosquito to the light. Boating, swimming, fishing and watching a northern Minnesota sunset help to leave all your troubles somewhere else. And, when [...]
