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Railroad bridge south of Knife River gone PressPass

The bridge, known for its narrow space between abutments and various graffiti over the years, will be replaced this spring. It means a detour on 61 will be in place at least through December and again when bridge and road construction begins in the spring.

By Mike Creger , November 13, 2009

Hwy. 61 landmark Whispering Pines Motel burns PressPass

Hwy. 61 landmark Whispering Pines Motel burns The heart of the historic Whispering Pines Motel complex north of Silver Bay was badly damaged by fire Wednesday morning as firefighters from Silver Bay, Finland, Two Harbors and Schroeder responded just before 9 a.m. The fire was extinguished by 10:30 a.m.

By Matt Suoja , November 12, 2009

Landmark burns in Illgen City PressPass

Landmark burns in Illgen City The heart of the historic Whispering Pines Motel complex north of Silver Bay was badly damaged by a fire this morning.

By Matt Suoja , November 11, 2009

Missing man, stepson found at Silver Bay motel PressPass

Missing man, stepson found at Silver Bay motel Fifty-seven-year-old Daniel Ohnstad was transported by Silver Bay Ambulance to Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors today. County and city law enforcement officers met the ambulance after the crew reported that Ohnstad had become "violent" on the transfer from the Mariner Motel.

November 10, 2009

About face: St. Louis County holds off on residents' discount prescription drug plan PressPass

About face: St. Louis County holds off on residents' discount prescription drug plan Commissioners tabled a plan to join the National Association of Counties’ Prescription Discount Card Program that’s available to all residents.

By John Myers , November 10, 2009

UPDATED: Body found on Lake Superior shore was missing kayaker PressPass

UPDATED: Body found on Lake Superior shore was missing kayaker The St. Louis County Medical Examiner confirmed that a body found Thursday near Flood Bay was that of missing Milwaukee kayaker Douglas Winter.

By Michael Creger , November 06, 2009

Campground expansion is Two Harbors' next big-ticket item PressPass

Campground expansion is Two Harbors' next big-ticket item A $1.5 million Burlington Bay Campground addition may become a reality this spring if bonding is approved in the state legislative session opening in January.

By Matt Suoja , November 05, 2009

It's official: ATV record broken in Silver Bay PressPass

All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota parade organizers have received verification from Guinness World Record that they have officially broken the world record for the largest ATV parade, held June 13 in Silver Bay.

By Lake County News Chronicle , November 02, 2009

Lake Superior kayaker’s GPS found PressPass

Lake Superior kayaker’s GPS found Two more items believed to belong to missing Wisconsin kayaker Doug Winter have surfaced on the Lake Superior shore in Lake County.

By Beth Jett , October 27, 2009

Missing kayaker's life jacket washes ashore PressPass

Missing kayaker's life jacket washes ashore The life jacket of the missing Milwaukee kayaker was found Saturday morning on the shores of Lake Superior near Split Rock Lighthouse, Lake County Sheriff Carey Johnson said.

By Andy Greder , October 25, 2009

Search for kayaker to resume PressPass

Search for kayaker to resume Lake County authorities said Friday they’ll renew their Lake Superior search this weekend, if weather permits, for a Milwaukee man whose family says he is missing.

By Mike Creger , October 24, 2009

Kayaker made call from Lake Superior Monday night PressPass

Kayaker made call from Lake Superior Monday night Ric Winter of Appleton, Wis., said his brother, Douglas Winter of Milwaukee, has been missing since last week. Ric Winter believes his brother was staying at Cove Point Lodge in Beaver Bay because he was told Douglas' car was found in the lodge's parking lot with the keys in it.

By Mike Creger , October 23, 2009

Authorities still searching for owner of kayak found on Lake Superior shoreline PressPass

Authorities still are trying to determine whether a kayaker got into trouble on Lake Superior.

By News Tribune , October 22, 2009

Authorities search for owner of empty Lake Superior kayak PressPass

Authorities search for owner of empty Lake Superior kayak The boat’s serial number led them a Milwaukee outfitter that sold the boat. Efforts by the Milwaukee Police Department to contact the person who bought the boat have been unsuccessful. Photo: 2006 file / News Tribune

October 21, 2009

Lake County search under way for possible missing kayaker PressPass

Lake County search and rescue workers are trying to determine whether a kayaker met with misfortune on Lake Superior.

October 20, 2009

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