Make Your Breakfast a Good One

Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day and it has been proved again and again.  Keep good things on hand to have for breafast.  A recent HealthDay article recommended:The night before, try to get as much ready as possible for breakfast. ...

New in the Kid's Room

In book #43 of the best-selling Magic Tree House series - Leprechaun In Late Winter - author Mary Pope Osborne writes about Jack and Annie, who are on another Merlin Mission. ...

Open Water Exhibit at First Stage Gallery

Calling visual artists!We celebrate the opening of fishing season with our annual Open Water exhibit at the First Stage Gallery which will begin May 6, 2010. ...

Fiber Display and Reception

Structure: An Exhibit of fiber and collage> Mary Gross Erickson> Library Fine Arts Gallery> Mesabi Range Community and Technical College> M ...

One Red Bird replaced by another

Northern Cardinal Finally, finally, finally!!! The Cardinal that spent the winter in Crane Lake has ventured out to my feeders. I was pretty upset that I hadn’t seen the purported Cardinal that was hanging out in Crane Lake. ...

GGO!!!

Yes! Yesterday after I got my car tire fixed at The Tire Shop in Cook, I took my little “birding route” over to US Hwy 73. I go south on CR 25 (sometimes stopping at the Cook sewage lagoons, which can produce some great birds) to Leander Road. ...

The Real Challenge of Weight Watchers on a Budget

After I had my twins nearly 3 years ago, the 50 pounds I'd gained during pregnancy melted off. And then, over the past three years, I've gained about half of those pounds back. ...

All Good Things Come In Three

In keeping with the St. Patrick's Day tradition, I present you three stellar and captivating artists whose music is often defined as energetic, joyful, and humorous.  Debates aside, I think its safe to say that celtic folk music - and the closely related genre of bluegrass - acts as a particularly unique catalyst for people to gather in love for song and dance. ...

"Come Home Bob" gets attention

Iron Range Tourism's "Come Home Bob" campaign to bring Bob Dylan back to his home region is getting attention. The video, which includes a bulbous, strange-looking version of yours truly, is spanning the internet. ...

No March Meeting

Many of our members are working on different Earth Fest committees. As such we will not have a March meeting. If you are interested in getting involved with Earth Fest please contact Rob at 741-3569 or Ardy at 749-4331. ...

The Best Frugal Tools Are the Most Basic

One of the things I love about frugality is that it's pretty simple.Want to save money?  Spend less. Of course, there are all kinds of folks who marke ...

Come Home, Bob!

You might know that in addition to writing, teaching and whatever it is you want to call doing this blog I am one of the organizers of Dylan Days in Hibbing, Minnesota. ...

Celebrate the Green

The "Healthy Monday" organization recommends that this week you should celebrate St. Patrick's day by having a "green vegie" with each meal.Shop the ve ...

One Book One Community

April is "One Book One Community" month.  This year's title is Barbara Kingsolver's "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle".  Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" tells the story of how one family was changed by one year of deliberately eating food produced in the place where they lived. ...

Money-Saving Monday: Freebies and Coupons

Happy Monday, everyone! The new design here makes me feel like a girl who keeps spinning around to see her dress swish...  I almost forget that I'm supposed to write things! Here's my round-up of goodies for you - Enjoy! Students can get a free lip care item with any purchase at Bath & Body Works. ... More from Northern Cheapskate

Tips for Healthy Children and Families

• Reward children with praise rather than food.• Serve food in small portions. Do not demand or reward “a clean plate”. Let your child ask for more if still hungry.• Read nutrition labels for serving size and calorie information. ... More from Hibbing a Fit City

Sounding off on sound

I've been getting a great response to my humor commentary about "Sound" that was broadcast on 91.7 KAXE last Saturday. It features the first professional voice work by young George and Doug Brown (don't worry about the budget; they work for Goldfish crackers). ... More from MinnesotaBrown

A Glimpse of the Shut-In Life

After spending 8+ hours in the ER late Friday night, early Saturday morning, I have spent the following 2 days (except for leaving to lead worship!) in my house. ...

"Wizard's School" magic show

Looking for something to do after school? Something different? Something free?The library is proud to present "Wizard's School," a magic show for all ages.  Taking ideas fron "harry Potter," magicians Robert and Lynn from 20th Century Magic will present a comedy show for all ages with magic, illusions and an emphasis on reading. ... More from Hibbing Public Library

Farewell Pineys

It’s a sad day in Crane Lake when the Pine Grosbeaks no longer come to the feeders to brighten my day. Pine Grosbeak It’s usually around March 15th that they head back up north for the summer. ... More from Crane Lake Nature Blog

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