When the kids are at home from school and we need to stay inside then we love to play games.  Abby likes Sequence, Josh likes Farkel, Mike likes cards and I like Yahtzee or any kind of word games.  We like to get …

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     We are so lucky to have such great snow cover this early in the season.  We have plenty of snow for all of the winter activities we enjoy.  The cross country ski trails are in great condition, the snowmobile …

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      The glow of a fire in the fireplace brings a smile to my face.  It’s comforting and mesmerizing to watch the flames dance.  Now I see there can be even more benefits to an indoor fire. Are we only dreamin’, or …

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     There is more white stuff on the way today… Snow Hi: 17° Snow. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Highs 14 to 19. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Snow Lo: 11° Snow. Snow accumulation of 5 …

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     I’m not happy the Minnesota DNR changed the opener for Lake Trout ice fishing in the Boundary Waters.  The opener has historically been on the 1st of January allowing anglers to start the new year out with a winter …

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     There is no doubt in my mind we’ll be having a White Christmas on the Gunflint Trail.  There’s over a foot of snow on the ground and there is more on the way.  If you want to guarantee you’ll have …

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     What can a person say about this heartbreaking news? Minnesota forest fire suspect found dead Janna Goerdt, Duluth News Tribune Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 A 64-year-old man charged with starting one of the largest forest fires in Minnesota …

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     Nope, it isn’t 100 degrees today nor was it yesterday or will it be tomorrow.  100 degrees is what the temperature difference will be for Mike and I when we return from a much needed vacation.   While the low …

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     Just one look on a frenzied mother’s face in a crowded checkout lane reminds a person just how crazy the holidays have become.  The Christmas stuff was on the shelves by Halloween and the aisles were brimming with decorations, …

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     It’s great to bring your own lunch to work or school but be sure to bring it in a reusable bag or lunchbox.  There’s no sense wasting brown bags or ziplocs for that matter when you can use plastic …

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