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Northwoods exhibit installed in Cable
After nine years of planning, the Cable Natural History Museum is celebrating the installation of an exhibit about the Northwoods in their outdoor classroom. With the help of a Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this weatherproof exhibit will fulfill the museum’s mission of Connecting People to Northwoods Nature for years to come. “The Northwoods are the result of millions of years of geological, ecological, and human influence. They have never been static. A record of this history is written in the landscape. What clues to the past can you find in the present forest?” — from the Northwoods exhibit The public is invited to a grand opening of the exhibit from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the museum, 13470 County M, in Cable. This event will double as a going away party for Naturalist/Education Director Emily Stone, who spearheaded exhibit development during her 16 year tenure at the museum and who is moving to Minnesota at the end of the year. “I’ve been deepening my understanding of Northwoods nature ever since I was a student at Northland College,” Stone said. “It gives me great satisfaction to supervise the completion of
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A Former Minnesota Church Now Holds More Than 40,000 Books And A Maze Of Antique Treasures
More than 40,000 books now fill a building that once held church pews. Yes, a church. Shelves stand where worshippers once gathered, and the stacks keep going in every direction. The collection doesn’t stop at books, either. Antiques pop up between the shelves, and an upper level holds vintage clothing....
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New Forest Lodge Library celebrates grand opening
The new Forest Lodge Community Library in Cable was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting and open house Saturday Oct. 17. The new library on County Road M replaces the old log library next door, which served the community since 1925. The log building is listed on the Wisconsin and national Register of Historic Places. Library Director Amanda Westlund thanked the library board and Katie Flowers Foundation for their governance, guidance and financial support, and thanked the community and library patrons, “who make this library such a wonderful place to be.” Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County administrator, said the county is “proud to be a partner in this project and the state grant program which helped make this vision a reality.” He said the library is a culmination of 15 years of dedication. strategic planning and fundraising, and especially recognized current director Amanda Westlund and former library director Kristine Lendved. Also speaking their congratulations were Town of Cable Chairman Jamie Holly and Town of Namakagon Chairman Robert Rasmussen. Drummond artist Diana Randolph shared a poem which she and several friends wrote for the occasion. “We’re brought together, connected by our love for libraries, where books are an opening into the world,” she said.
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Nemadji Golf starts on winter prep and virtual fun as golf season ends
SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- Groundskeepers are prepping the greens for winter, but it's not too late to get your last round of golf in. Nemadji Golf Course in Superior still has 18 holes open through November 1, and potentially a little longer if the weather cooperates. They've shut down their...
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This Minnesota Dinner Train Turns Three Hours Of Countryside Into A Five-Star Meal
Some meals come with a view, and a few come with a view that keeps changing out the window for hours. In Duluth, one historic railroad has turned dinner into a slow, scenic trip along the shore of Lake Superior. Seats in an upper-level dome car, chef-level courses, and friendly...
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Beyond the Voice: Kevin Sunell
Commuting to Duluth for work in early 90's. Scanned the dial and there it was. Started listening to the Morning Show and enjoyed the conversational tone. No one was hollering at me trying to sell me stuff I didn't need. Your favorite recent album or artist?. Jason Isbell, Jesse Welles.
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Holding On To History: Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society finds wrecks and learns from them, too
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - “We put the ROV down and in a couple of days of searching we located it and it was just unbelievable to see this train engine in 238 feet of water in Lake Superior.”. Shipwreck hunter Tom Crossmon found the trainwreck of Engine...
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Where's Art: The Artistic Approach to Halloween Happenings
There's just no creepy without creativity. The Halloween season is upon us, and at every spooky gathering there is a strong artistic consideration and flair. The William A. Irvin is once again decked out with ghouls and ghosts for the Haunted Ship experience. Those looking for a scare can still experience the eeriness aboard the Irvin from Thursday-Saturday. Lines may be long in the final few days of the season. Advance tickets are available for purchase through the Haunted Ship website.