In search of Sirloin

In keeping with The Meat ‘n’ Potato Man tradition, I bring to your attention three locations for your consideration. I scoured the Living North area to find venues that you may have not considered to bring you my opinion based upon my anonymous experience.

• In search of Sirloin

The Road Less Traveled

Prior to January 20, 2009 Nels Thoreson had been out of the United States on trips to Canada. Since then, Thoreson flew to Panama and began a three-month excursion that would take him through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and back into the States, where he visited Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Thoreson’s travels are part of an expedition called The World by Road.

• The Road Less Traveled
• Unknown Village
• Streets of Guatemala

A Joy Ride

The morning began with my desire to take my daughter and two granddaughters to Duluth’s Lakewalk…

• A Joy Ride

An INTELLECTUAL Independence Day

...watching fireworks, cheering a parade or cooking up a hefty barbecue for family and friends around the Fourth of July. It’s tradition. Yet, the geek historian in some of us knows it only scratches the surface in understanding the significance of Independence Day and how it has inspired our county’s history.

Walking on Water

In the land of 10,000 lakes, the one thing you can count on seeing in Minnesota is water. And while the vast views of Lake Superior, beach bonfires with s’mores, or a weekend at your favorite lake cabin are great ways to enjoy the area, we propose adding another water-themed activity to your agenda … walking on it.

• Gooseberry Bridge
• Munger Bridge
• Tettegouche Bridge

BOOKLIGHT: “WOODSBURNER” AN AMAZING NEW DEBUT NOVEL

John Pipkin’s amazing debut novel “Woodsburner,” based upon a real event in Henry David Thoreau’s life: a year before building his cabin on Walden Pond, Thoreau accidentally set a fire that burned three hundred acres of the Concord woods.

• "WOODS BURNER"
• Ellen Baker

LIVING GREEN: Taking good care of our water

From start to finish, you can make your boating trips this summer healthier for our lakes and rivers – as well as the fish and wildlife you’re out there to enjoy!

HEALTHY LIVING: intimacy

INTIMACY. Hummmmmm? Now, that I have your attention. I’m talking about the family’s intimacy…

NEWSMAKER: Making Pinky proud

Ladies’ monthly sock hop good for the spirit

• Image
• Sock Hop

from the EDITOR

Editor's letter for July, 2009

• Holly Henry

Getting Organized

Organization is the name of the game

• Image

Springy Thingy Cleaning

A friend opened one of my cupboards the other day… “What,” she inquired, “are YOU doing with a spring-form cheesecake pan?” As she continued to amuse herself with the contents of my cupboards she remarked, “It’s Baghdad in here.”

A Gourmet DESIGN: The Hystead Kitchen

Marsha Hystead called her friend designer Rebecca Lindquist, from Lindquist & Company. The two put the wheels in motion for what would eventually become a modern, spacious, kitchen.

• Tom and Marsha Hystead
• the Hystead's kitchen
• integrated kitchen

JOHN DeSANTO bringing 30 years of justice to the bench

DeSanto was appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as judge for the Sixth Judicial District (St. Louis County). Though he has more than 30 years of prosecutorial experience, DeSanto is one who recognizes he can always learn more, always be better prepared.

• John DeSanto

from the EDITOR

June letter from the editor

• Holly Henry