The Last Ride
While I was content for the snow to hold up until Saturday, March 14th, Mike would have preferred it to last just a couple of days longer. He was asked to take some writers from the North American Snowsports …
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Bye, Bye Winter
Today marks the last day of winter and tomorrow is the first day of Spring. The Spring Equinox is also tomorrow when we’ll experience equal hours of daylight and darkness. From then on it’s more daylight everyday. These longer …
Paddle Fever
Now that the snow is beginning to melt and the Mush for a Cure is over I can think about the upcoming paddling season. Some folks were ahead of me last weekend when they were already thinking paddling in …
Show Your Green
While the calendar may say it’s time to wear your green I am still in the pink mode. I have heard so many positive comments about the Mush for a Cure it’s been unbelievable. The beginning of the …
Bees
The bees I am referring to are worker bees from the Mush for a Cure. We had so many people volunteer their time to help. Two groups kept everyone safe with their radio skills and road crossing experience, the Ham Radio Operators …
Way to Go
Thanks to the mushers, sponsors, spectators and supporters of Mush for a Cure the goal of raising $20,000.00 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation was reached. Thanks go out to everyone. Way to go.
Snow Mush Fun
Pull on your pink pants and come on up the Gunflint Trail for the Mush for a Cure. It’s going to be a great day filled with fun for an even greater cause. You won’t want to miss the exciting …
Everyone’s a Winner
The Cook County ISD 166 Education Foundation held their EATS Fundraiser last night. Enriching Education Through Sustenance is a great way to support the school. Tables of food from various restaurants lined the hallways so attendees could savor their …
Thirty Below and I Couldn’t Be Happier
I’d much rather see the thermometer read -30 degrees than 30 degrees above zero today. The cold temperature is perfect for the day after our big storm and two days before Mush for a Cure. I’m sure there are …
I Hope I Don’t Have to Go to Court
Can you believe that’s all the snow we got? Maybe over a half of a foot of new snow on the ground. I even made it to the bus stop in my Subaru. I pushed snow the whole way …