A community Experience

Welcome to Northern Community Internet! (beta) We're a network of northern Minnesota communities using the internet to connect to our neighbors and with one another.

Who is the "community"? We are, of course! Let's share our news, ideas, perspectives, resources, interests and influences with each other. We can add links to our business or organizations, a service we provide, our personal websites or just local information about our community. Take a look at what's happening in our area, or check out other communities for items of interest. From arts to education, politics to sports, business to our neighborhood's multi-family garage sale, this is a place where we can help identify and meet the needs of our community.

Community works best when it is experienced, and building strong, direct relationships with each other makes small town communities special. NorthernCommunityInternet.org is where we can create a vibrant place for us to connect, share, get to know each other better and help define our culture.

line
background
Blogs
Add Your Blog



Recent Blog Posts
Thank you, Gilbert
MinnesotaBrown (11/20/08)
Thanks to all who came out to my "Overburden" reading and lecture last night in Gilbert. It was a great discussion. I un... >>>more
Dinner-Rama at Jack and Cindy Shelton's
91.7 KAXE Notes (11/20/08)
Jack and Cindy Shelton can really throw a party! That?s just what they did last Saturday night, to honor 25 years of Phe... >>>more
Happy Anniversary Northern Cheapskate!
Northern Cheapskate (11/20/08)
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Northern Cheapskate! I am amazed at how far this blog has come since it's very ... >>>more
Post-Halloween Film Recommendation
Harbor Star Reflections (11/19/08)
Mix dramatic monologues with keen theatrical production and what do you get? Tales from the Madhouse.Netflix describes i... >>>more
Was your hunting as poor as Our's?
BC's blog (11/19/08)
We had a poor year in Our hunting camp. Sandy got a real nice 8 point buck, but I was skunked. We usually try to get a c... >>>more
Popcorn hits the spot
91.7 KAXE Notes (11/19/08)
By Jennifer PoenixScott Hall just made popcorn, which in turn, has made my day. It also gave me something to blog about... >>>more
The thick blue line
MinnesotaBrown (11/19/08)
Business North ran a great story by Beth Bily about the political trends emerging in Duluth and the Iron Range after the... >>>more
Music on this week's episode
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/19/08)
Besides poet Todd Boss and writer Martha Brockenbrough, here's what you'll hear on this week's episode of Realgoodwords... >>>more
Words and more words this week
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/19/08)
MN poet Todd Boss is my guest on this week's episode of Realgoodwords... along with the president of the Society for the... >>>more
Last reminder to head for Gilbert tonight
MinnesotaBrown (11/19/08)
Remember, I'll be reading, speaking and signing books at 6:30 tonight at the Gilbert Public Library. It should be fun, s... >>>more
Alaska's new senator takes an Iron Range name to D.C.
MinnesotaBrown (11/19/08)
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, a Democrat, has officially defeated longtime U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) after late ab... >>>more
Know the Costs Before You Buy
Northern Cheapskate (11/19/08)
During the holiday season, it's very easy to get caught up in finding the best deals. But it's important to consider th... >>>more
Northern Cheapskate on the Air
Northern Cheapskate (11/19/08)
Just in time for the holidays! Northern Cheapskate will be LIVE on 91.7 FM KAXE Northern Community Radio Saturday, Nov.... >>>more
Hot book action in Gilbert tonight! Be there!
MinnesotaBrown (11/18/08)
In the early days of the Iron Range, most iron ore miners lived in company location towns where alcohol sales were restr... >>>more
Attention All Seniors on Medicare
Hibbing Public Library (11/18/08)
AEOA SIAP (Senior Insurance Advocacy Program) department will be available at the Hibbing Public Library as a service to... >>>more
Obstacles
Letters from Bemidji (11/18/08)
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.-Franklin A. ClarkI found this quote a while... >>>more
Calling All Artists (Ely outreach)
Quad Cities News (11/18/08)
Ely Greenstone is looking for Artists interested in teaching students during art camp.This summer?s camp will be held Mo... >>>more
Cash is Better Than Layaway
Northern Cheapskate (11/18/08)
Two major retailers, Kmart and Sears, have announced they will offer Layaway to their customers. More than 1,000 other ... >>>more
Cliffs coal merger is off
MinnesotaBrown (11/18/08)
I hope they didn't print t-shirts yet. Cliffs Natural Resources (formerly Cleveland Cliffs) is no longer merging with Ap... >>>more
East Range mining rumble coming to St. Paul
MinnesotaBrown (11/18/08)
This Mesabi Daily News story from yesterday explores the legislative strategy of environmental groups opposed to the Pol... >>>more
Obama win may mean faster rural internet... in the future
MinnesotaBrown (11/18/08)
Sure, Democrats have lots to be happy about with Barack Obama's win, but this item from "Wired" shows that the biggest b... >>>more
Good bye CHA...Hello WCHA for BSU Hockey??
The View from this side of the Lake (11/17/08)
With the election over and the Bemidji Regional Event Center "back" on schedule, our attention has to ... >>>more
Irv Anderson dies; Northland mourns
MinnesotaBrown (11/17/08)
Former House speaker and longtime former State Rep. Irv Anderson (DFL-International Falls) died Monday morning at age 85... >>>more
At least they didn't try to hug
MinnesotaBrown (11/17/08)
Ever have to make exactly one minute of small talk with someone you recently called "wrong for America?"Ever have it fil... >>>more
Win a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Northern Cheapskate (11/17/08)
If you're like me, the thought of Christmas being right around the corner is giving you a bit of an anxiety attack. For... >>>more
"I'm Gonna Shake His Hand"
Dirt track racing (11/17/08)
The 2008 season-ending awards banquet came with a potentially tense encounter:  Team Weaver and second place finisher in... >>>more
The Best Toys for Kids
Northern Cheapskate (11/16/08)
I'll be the first to admit, my kids have a LOT of toys. You can't even walk through our family room right now. I've le... >>>more
Keetac Mine Expansion
Hibbing Public Library (11/15/08)
The ?Final Scoping Decision Document?, public comment letters, a summary of public comments and responses to comments re... >>>more
Confession is Good for the Soul
Northern Cheapskate (11/15/08)
Confession is good for the soul. And it can be good for your pocketbook, too, if you do some good hard thinking about t... >>>more
Saturday Night Country Live, #92 and Rolling!
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (11/14/08)
November 8th performance by the 'Look Out Mountain Daredevels':   See the live show for yourself Saturdays at 7:00 pm a... >>>more
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, Nov 19 @ 3:30p - Bonsai Tea
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (11/14/08)
Our monthly meeting for Thursday of next week will be held on Wednesday instead.This will continue the development of th... >>>more
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, Nov 19 @ 3:30p - Bonsai Tea
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (11/14/08)
Our monthly meeting for Thursday of next week will be held on Wednesday instead.This will continue the development of th... >>>more
Aquatic Plant Management Proposed Rule Changes
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (11/14/08)
The Minnesota DNR is currently involved in revising its rules related to Aquatic Plant Management (click for details). T... >>>more
Winterwear Giveaway
Eveleth Horizons (11/14/08)
Need winterwear?Come to Eveleth United Methodist Church to find just what you need. It's freeWhere: Eveleth United Metho... >>>more
November Thoughts
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (11/14/08)
No LeavesNo SunNo long bike ridesNo shorts, bare feetNo swim in the lakeNo vemberBut that?s about all I can say bad abou... >>>more
Coinstar is Free... Plus $10!
Northern Cheapskate (11/14/08)
Coinstar's coin-counting service is offering a $10 Amazon gift card if you turn at least $40 in coins into an Amazon gif... >>>more
Bonsai Tea Hosts Eveleth Community Page Working Session
Quad Cities News (11/14/08)
Wednesday, November 19, 3:30 ? 5:30 pm411 Grant Avenue, Eveleth Northern Community Internet (www.northerncommunityintern... >>>more
Shop and Support Your School
Northern Cheapskate (11/14/08)
There are plenty of websites that will offer you cash back if you make your purchases through them just check out Evrewa... >>>more
I won't have dishpan hands today!
91.7 KAXE Notes (11/13/08)
By Jennifer PoenixIf you receive KAXE?s weekly e-mail newsletter, ?The Buzz,? you may know that all KAXE staff members a... >>>more
Lives in Transition
Eveleth Horizons (11/13/08)
Have you, or someone you know, lost family financial support due to divorce, separation, death, or disability of a partn... >>>more
Free Snapfish Photo Book
Northern Cheapskate (11/13/08)
Get a FREE 8 x11 photo book from Snapfish thanks to Oprah. Sign into Snapfish or create a new account to get the coupon... >>>more
Guido's Guide and Arts Roundup For November and December (Check Out The Garcia Tie. He looks even sharper at 6 in the morning!)
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (11/12/08)
In and around Brainerd: the Franklin Arts Center is currently hosting the Brainerd Area Art Club Holiday Art Show; Stroi... >>>more
Replacing the '98.6' hit song with '91.7'
Harbor Star Reflections (11/12/08)
Northern Observer: "P Dubby aka Harbor Star was arrested last night for allegedly stealing music lyrics and posting a sh... >>>more
Kale
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (11/12/08)
See that mountain of kale? Before it got to be a pile by the sink it had to be picked, the large veins removed, then ch... >>>more
New Online Book Club!
Hibbing Public Library (11/12/08)
Every other week your heart will pound as adrenaline rushes through your body and you'll be on the edge of your seat whe... >>>more
We're Having Some [more] Parties!
91.7 KAXE Notes (11/12/08)
By Stephanie RoseOn Saturday, November 15, starting at 7:00 p.m., it?s the clash of the mail carriers on KAXE! It?s Godz... >>>more
Shoreland Rules Update Newsletter
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (11/12/08)
The DNR recently posted the November 2008 edition of its Shoreland Rules Update Newsletter. They also have a webpage th... >>>more
Use CCleaner to manage Windows Startup programs
KAXE's IT Connection (11/11/08)
Dan mentioned one of his favorite utilities for cleaning up junk on your computer, and told us that it can also be used ... >>>more
Move iTunes to a new location
KAXE's IT Connection (11/11/08)
I found this good article that explains the right way to move your iTunes collection to a new location. This location c... >>>more
Use "ipconfig" to check you network address.
KAXE's IT Connection (11/11/08)
All computers need an IP (Internet Protocol) address to communicate with other computers on the Internet. Most home/sma... >>>more
The US. Religious Landscape Survey
The View from this side of the Lake (11/11/08)
As a practicing Catholic, I found an interesting study conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life th... >>>more
MN Council of Nonprofit's Leadership Institute
Eveleth Horizons (11/11/08)
MCN's Nonprofit Leadership Institute is a unique opportunity to excite, inspire and motivate nonprofit leaders to act st... >>>more
Micro-Energy and Conservation Home Improvement Loans
Eveleth Horizons (11/11/08)
This month $10 million became available through 2008 state legislation to homeowners (whose annual income is under $93,1... >>>more
Out Cold
Letters from Bemidji (11/11/08)
"Well lately I've been doing a lot of thinking. A lot of drinking and a lot of thinking. And I have come to some ... >>>more
Rest In Peace
Old Enough To Swear (11/11/08)
I received a call last night from the owner of Hamelina, the pot bellied pig I've had my eye on for quite some time. I'v... >>>more
Those @#% words again
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/11/08)
I hope you know by now that I am not a word snob. I like words (a whole lot actually) but I would never boast to know a... >>>more
More guests . . .
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/11/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: Cheers Island Citizens and Friends! Weeks have passed and, finally, we are all recovered fro... >>>more
Hostess and guest . . .
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/11/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: Cheers Island Citizens and Friends! Weeks have passed and, finally, we are all recovered fro... >>>more
Guests . . .
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/11/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: Cheers Island Citizens and Friends! Weeks have passed and, finally, we are all recovered fro... >>>more
Some of the Sarahs Palin . . .
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/11/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: Cheers Island Citizens and Friends! Weeks have passed and, finally, we are all recovered fro... >>>more
Hepatica, Round leaved
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/11/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: Not all plants prepare for winter by abandoning their leaves. The hepatica remain green all w... >>>more
Asking You, Asking Me
Harbor Star Reflections (11/11/08)
Have you ever been asked that get to know you question, "what do you do"? I hear it all the time and I continue to be am... >>>more
Bozeman Trip 2008
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/11/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: KAXE was sited in the foothills of Bridger Mountain in the Gallatin Valley near Bozeman, Mont... >>>more
MN writer Bill Holm this week!
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/11/08)
"When Americans ask me to describe my little house in Iceland, I tell them not entirely disingenuously, that it is a ser... >>>more
Showcasing Innovative Community Solutions Through Civic Engagement and Campus/Community Partnerships
Eveleth Horizons (11/10/08)
NHED Regional Civic Engagement ForumFriday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.Mesabi Range CollegeEveleth Campus Commo... >>>more
Be Honest
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/09/08)
Do you ever go to bookclub without having finished the book? Do you admit it? Or do you nod alot?The KAXE bookclub is ... >>>more
SampleEclipse2
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/08/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: This is a sample of two of the pages of the ECLIPSE Albums that we offer. Take... >>>more
SampleEclipse3
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/08/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: This is a sample of two of the pages of the ECLIPSE Albums that we offer. Take... >>>more
TogoNightLifeDeerOpener08
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/08/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: The annual trek to the north for Deer Hunting opener, begins with a stop at a l... >>>more
SampleEclipse1
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/08/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: This is a sample of two of the pages of the ECLIPSE Albums that we offer. Take... >>>more
Vibraphone Your Vote
Harbor Star Reflections (11/07/08)
Ace Records Voter indecision got you blue? Let the vibes help with the circle or the square, or rectangle (musical sele... >>>more
Planning for the Future of Downtown Bemidji and the South Shore Development
The View from this side of the Lake (11/06/08)
Now that it seems the South shore development with the BREC/Event Center is moving forward, it is time to turn o... >>>more
Truth and Duty
JUST Books (11/06/08)
Our book selection for May-June is Truth and Duty; The Press, the President, and the Privilege of Power, by Mary Mapes. ... >>>more
Oil! by Upton Sinclair
JUST Books (11/06/08)
The book selected for reading this month is Oil! by Upton Sinclair. According to a review posted on Amazon. com:From Li... >>>more
Readings on capitalism
JUST Books (11/06/08)
Rather than select a particular book for March, JUST Books is reading various books and watching films on the subject of... >>>more
Greener Membership
91.7 KAXE Notes (11/06/08)
By Jennifer Poenix (KAXE's member services manager)Other public radio stations throughout the country have sustaining m... >>>more
Second BIG CARROT Found - and it's BIGGER!
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (11/06/08)
Unbelievably, another huge carrot has been found in East Nary, at the residence of Dennis and Maggie Montgomery. The ca... >>>more
Election Withdraw?
Eveleth Horizons (11/05/08)
Feeling withdraw from the election?Stay involved. The City has numerous commissions and boards that you can serve on. Co... >>>more
Music on this week's episode
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/05/08)
Fairly often I get asked about the music that I include in Realgoodwords. I love the conversations I get to have with au... >>>more
Did you want to be a ballerina when you grew up?
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (11/05/08)
Me neither! Neither did Whoopi Goldberg or the main character in her new book "Sugar Plum Ballerinas - Plum Fantastic".... >>>more
Doug, Pat and K.C.
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/05/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: K.C. Johnson and Pat Downing of High Bongo performed for a live studio audience during Center... >>>more
The High Bongo groupies :D
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/05/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: K.C. Johnson and Pat Downing of High Bongo performed for a live studio audience during Center... >>>more
Dan Houg, engineer and sound extrordinaire!
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/05/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: K.C. Johnson and Pat Downing of High Bongo performed for a live studio audience during Center... >>>more
Pat Downing and K.C. Johnson of High Bongo LIVE
Uploads from KAXE.org, tagged kaxe (11/05/08)
KAXE.org posted a photo: K.C. Johnson and Pat Downing of High Bongo performed for a live studio audience during Center... >>>more
November Hydroclim Minnesota
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (11/05/08)
The November issue of HydroClim Minnesota is now available. The image above was perhaps the most interesting to me as ... >>>more
Services for Book Clubs
Hibbing Public Library (11/05/08)
The library has multiple copies of several outstanding titles that can be checked out by book club members. Check the l... >>>more
Lucinda Williams Live at the DECC!
The Backward Pioneer (11/04/08)
This Pioneer is loading up the covered wagon and heading out to Duluth to see Lucinda Williams, live at the DECC center,... >>>more
Election Day
91.7 KAXE Notes (11/04/08)
By Stephanie RoseThings are in an uproar around here. There?s tension you could cut with a knife. And shouting matches e... >>>more
Election Day
Eveleth Horizons (11/04/08)
Today is Election Day.Find your polling place http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/Not Registered to Vote?You can register ... >>>more
twilight celebration
Grand Rapids Area Library (11/03/08)
Teens 12-18Celebrate the Twilight seriesSaturday, November 222:30pm-4:00pmLibrary meeting room*Win movie passes*Scavenge... >>>more
Comedy Program/Fundraiser for Iron Range Veterans Memorial
Quad Cities News (11/02/08)
We need a good turnout! Yes, it is the night before the opening of Mn. deer hunting. We can't help that! Ken Davis (form... >>>more
7baby
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/02/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: ... >>>more
baby5
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/02/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: ... >>>more
6baby
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/02/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: ... >>>more
3baby
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/02/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: ... >>>more
4baby
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/02/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: ... >>>more
2baby
Uploads from NorthernMinnesotaPhoto (11/02/08)
NorthernMinnesotaPhoto posted a photo: ... >>>more
Bemidjimike's ENDORSEMENTS!!!
The View from this side of the Lake (11/01/08)
Considering the season and after much thought I have come up with my list of personal endorsements. ... >>>more
Awareness Months
All Things Connected (11/01/08)
Many of you, while driving down Bemidji Avenue, have probably noticed the banner on the railing near the waterfront adve... >>>more
How Was Your Halloween?
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (10/31/08)
There was plenty of Halloween fun for the taking at various Range hang-outs.The 'Virgil Caine' band was featured at Ri... >>>more
...
Grand Rapids Area Library (10/31/08)
... >>>more
Live Theatre Playhouse - in Virginia!
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/31/08)
Last night we had an opportunity to attend the opening night performance and appreciated what our local talented Players... >>>more
Live Theatre Playhouse - in Virginia!
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/31/08)
Last night we had an opportunity to attend the opening night performance and appreciated what our local talented Players... >>>more
Election review
JUST Books (10/30/08)
JUST Books is planning to meet on the evening of November 6 to discuss the election results.... >>>more
High Bongo tonight
91.7 KAXE Notes (10/30/08)
Tune in tonight at 6, or join us at KAXE for High Bongo, performing live on Centerstage Minnesota. High Bongo is KC Joh... >>>more
Legislative Races: House Districts 4A, 4B, and 12A
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (10/29/08)
House District 4A is an open seat. DFL incumbent, Frank Moe, is not seeking a third term. The district includes parts of... >>>more
Chance for youth to write their views
Eveleth Horizons (10/29/08)
ThreeSixty is a journalism program out of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.Sexual activity of Minnesota teens in... >>>more
Are you likeable?
The Backward Pioneer (10/29/08)
In his book "The Blue Zones", Dan Buettner talks about the 9 things that all long-lived, healthy persons have in common,... >>>more
Law Library for the Public
Hibbing Public Library (10/29/08)
St. Louis County maintains a small law library that can be used by the public in the Hibbing County Courthouse. It is o... >>>more
Final week of the Fall Fundraiser at KAXE!
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (10/29/08)
It's the Northern Observer Fall Fundraiser at KAXE and what better way to observe the world than to read? On this week'... >>>more
It's Good to Be King
Dirt track racing (10/26/08)
That's a line from a Mel Brooks movie, but in real life Skyler is indeed the king--homecoming king at Laporte High Schoo... >>>more
On the Road with Team Weaver
Dirt track racing (10/26/08)
Skyler, Bill and I recently returned from a successful loop with car and trailer through central Minnesota, where we spe... >>>more
Articles about Bemidji Regional Event Center from Arenadigest.com
The View from this side of the Lake (10/26/08)
This is not my article but a reprint of an interview done with City Administrator John Chatin about the Bemidj... >>>more
...
Eveleth Horizons (10/24/08)
Eveleth's 2nd Annual Learn To Skate & Adult Skating FUN FOR ALL AGESSeason starts Wednesday, October, 22 2008Until ... >>>more
Kill A Watt Electric Usage Monitors
Hibbing Public Library (10/24/08)
The library has the ?Kill A Watt? electric usage monitors available for check out. These devices use a regular U.S. two... >>>more
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Hibbing Public Library (10/24/08)
Wednesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. -Bring your own pumpkin and show us your best design. Prizes for several categories... >>>more
Business Retention and Expansion Techniques Workshop
Eveleth Horizons (10/24/08)
Getting Started with BR&E:A Business Retention and ExpansionTechniques Workshop10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including lu... >>>more
The Hunting Shack
DJtheDJ idle thoughts of an idle dj (10/23/08)
Lions and tigers and bears there are girlz at the hunting shack. Not just any girlz, but my girlz. They love it at the s... >>>more
What is Real?
91.7 KAXE Notes (10/22/08)
By Jennifer Poenix Today is day 3 of the "Northern Observer" fundraiser on KAXE. Thank you to everyone who has pledged!... >>>more
Greasy Rider on Realgoodwords tonight!
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (10/22/08)
Embedded video from CNN VideoIt's the fall fundraiser.... tune in tonight from 6-7 - Dan Houg (our own Grease Monkey) jo... >>>more
Is Acedia Really The Eighth Deadly Sin?
Harbor Star Reflections (10/20/08)
Tonight on KAXE 91.7FM, radio host and producer Heidi Holton interviewed author Kathleen Norris on her book- Acedia &... >>>more
I never meant to be a cat lady
Realgoodblog: a place for those who internets, read, write and appreciate the written word (10/20/08)
I had a bad dream once - of appliqued kitty-cat sweatshirts with built-in polo shirts - little children in shopping mall... >>>more
It's The Means, Not The Ends: Colleen and Chuck Weigh In On Funding Clean Water, Wildlife Habitat, and the Arts
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (10/20/08)
By Scott HallFew people question the value of public funding for clean water and wildlife habitat. The arts enhance our ... >>>more
First Local StoryCorps story on KAXE
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (10/20/08)
Tune in this Monday morning at 6:50 for the first locally produced StoryCorps segment. You'll hear an excerpt of the co... >>>more
Hello Minnesota!
Dirt track racing (10/20/08)
Team Weaver  is pleased to visit Ogilvie and Mora schools on Tuesday-Wednesday Oct 21-22.  Look for our the Team Weaver ... >>>more
Halloween and other fun fun!
Letters from Bemidji (10/18/08)
Dear Jacob,This last week went by so fast, and so much going on! Alyssa and I went shopping today and when we were at th... >>>more
Welcome to the Elks!! & A Ground Breaking Adventure!
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/16/08)
Elks hosting the Community Internet Project...... >>>more
Welcome to the Elks!! & A Ground Breaking Adventure!
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/16/08)
Elks hosting the Community Internet Project...... >>>more
Puppet Show at the Library
Hibbing Public Library (10/16/08)
Saturday, October 18th - Enjoy some great stories and watch Hilda Hippo eat her ABC's. A 30 minute program at 10:30 a.m... >>>more
Observe: The Big Carrot
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (10/16/08)
by Maggie MontgomeryYes, it?s just a carrot. But it?s a honker!I?ve been away from home a lot this week, and will be aw... >>>more
Guido's Arts Roundup for October
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (10/15/08)
The BSU Theatre Dept presents five performances of "No More Peace", a satire by Ernest Toller. The play is set in the s... >>>more
Happy Jim Columbus Day!
91.7 KAXE Notes (10/15/08)
By Jennifer PoenixThis morning may not have been Columbus Day to you, but here at KAXE, it was Jim Columbus Day. So, we ... >>>more
Community Internet Project Meeting
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (10/15/08)
The KAXE Internet project has a special meeting at the Virginia Elk's on Thursday October 16 at 5:00. The Whistling Bird... >>>more
Community Internet Project Meeting
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/15/08)
The KAXE Internet project has a special meeting at the Virginia Elk's on Thursday October 16 at 5:00. The Whistling Bird... >>>more
Community Internet Project Meeting
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/15/08)
The KAXE Internet project has a special meeting at the Virginia Elk's on Thursday October 16 at 5:00. The Whistling Bird... >>>more
Marian Eucharistic Congress
Harbor Star Reflections (10/14/08)
Every two years folks in the Fargo Diocese put on this wonderful event. I am very fortunate to attend now for a second t... >>>more
Check Out the New Electronic Databases
Hibbing Public Library (10/14/08)
New databases have been added to the Electronic Library for Minnesota. All of them can be used from either library comp... >>>more
Snakes and Bears and the language of the Clintons.
Kent Nerburn (10/13/08)
Just a quick thought on some election language. We all know the obscenity of this incendiary “terrorist, Muslim... >>>more
Heritage Sunday
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (10/12/08)
It's Teen Read Week!
Grand Rapids Area Library (10/12/08)
It?s Teen Read Week October 12-18! Books with Bite Stop by to indulge your biting curiosity and check out books and ... >>>more
Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs
91.7 KAXE Notes (10/10/08)
By Stephanie RoseI?m sure if you?re reading this blog [and/or you know what blogging means] you?ve heard of the social n... >>>more
How Are You Handling The Big Bad News?
91.7 KAXE's Morning Show Blog (10/10/08)
The "big news" these days is too important to ignore, but I was glad to wake up to the Friday Morning Show knowing there... >>>more
Swine Intervention
Old Enough To Swear (10/10/08)
I fell in love earlier this week and I need your help. No mistaking, it was love at first sight. She was strolling down ... >>>more
Mountain Iron Producers - 'Pond Hockey' Showings
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (10/10/08)
The Haines brothers production of 'Pond Hockey', detailing the changing Hockey scene and the Tournament in Minneapolis, ... >>>more
Sandy likes to take pictures.
BC's blog (10/09/08)
Wow! How did I let a month go by without a post? Must have been busy. Sandy and I went through Jay Cooke state park thi... >>>more
Talented Artist from Virginia is Discovered at Home
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/09/08)
Carmel Hunt is shown here with a mural of a 'Fairy Land' as she sees it. Her works are available on consignment, if you ... >>>more
Talented Artist from Virginia is Discovered at Home
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/09/08)
Carmel Hunt is shown here with a mural of a 'Fairy Land' as she sees it. Her works are available on consignment, if you ... >>>more
"I no longer needed to get something, I needed to give something."
Harbor Star Reflections (10/09/08)
October, 2008 marks the 60th anniversary publication of Thomas Merton?s, The Seven Story Mountain? an expressive and inf... >>>more
Befriended and A Slice of North Shore Pie or We Wished For Agates
Harbor Star Reflections (10/08/08)
Thank you Sara for "Befriending". Now you know why pies are the pinnacle of a north shore experience. "A short stranger ... >>>more
Creative Power of Aging
Quad Cities News (10/08/08)
Creativity Matters You are invited to the showing of a half-hour film? "The Creative Power of Aging" Followed by a prese... >>>more
Community Journalism Club to Meet
Quad Cities News (10/08/08)
Community Journalism Club Meeting Monday, October 27, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Room C156 Mesabi Range Community & Technica... >>>more
More pictures of fall
Letters from Bemidji (10/07/08)
Dear Jacob,Well I spent yet another evening down by the lake. It is just so beautiful and so easy to just get lost in th... >>>more
Community Journalism Club Update
Quad Cities News (10/07/08)
The Community Journalism Club has been meeting in Virginia since July! It's about time we posted a progress report!At ou... >>>more
Join the Friends of the Library - New Members Needed!
Hibbing Public Library (10/07/08)
Everyone is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Friends of the Hibbing Public Library. The organization needs n... >>>more
Community Writing and Technology Journalism Project
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/07/08)
The Northern Community Internet focus group is having a meeting at Bonsai Tea (of Eveleth) on Monday October 27, 3:30 to... >>>more
Community Writing and Technology Journalism Project
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/07/08)
The Northern Community Internet focus group is having a meeting at Bonsai Tea (of Eveleth) on Monday October 27, 3:30 to... >>>more
Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (10/06/08)
Several people have asked me about my take on the so-called Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment. As one who works on... >>>more
Slide show!
Letters from Bemidji (10/05/08)
... >>>more
Gearing Up
Dirt track racing (10/05/08)
Team Weaver is coming down from a great summer of racing.  We had a September picnic (see photos) complete with steak an... >>>more
Our Leader in the News - HomeTownFocus.us
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (10/05/08)
We wanted to thank our local news and journalism leader, the 'Range's' Home Town Focus, for their support of the Auditor... >>>more
Our Leader in the News - HomeTownFocus.us
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/05/08)
We wanted to thank our local news and journalism leader, the 'Range's' Home Town Focus, for their support of the Auditor... >>>more
Our Leader in the News - HomeTownFocus.us
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (10/05/08)
We wanted to thank our local news and journalism leader, the 'Range's' Home Town Focus, for their support of the Auditor... >>>more
Two of my Favorite ladies!
Letters from Bemidji (10/04/08)
The last weekend that I was home, I happened to be blessed with not only the presence of my family, but also Jess and Ja... >>>more
Fall in -Midji
Letters from Bemidji (10/04/08)
Dear Jacob,It seems fall has come upon Bemidji, everything is so beautiful up here! The leaves are have been changing co... >>>more
Our Better Angels: Some thoughts on ?the cab ride.?
Kent Nerburn (10/04/08)
It’s three a.m. I should be in bed and I certainly shouldn’t be blogging, because one’s sense of propo... >>>more
View candidate forums @ GRAL
Grand Rapids Area Library (10/02/08)
Grand Rapids Area Library has DVD videos of the Mayoral, City Council, and District 2 County Commissioner candidate foru... >>>more
Flood Run 2008 and not the best way to make a smiley face in an energy concerned world
DJtheDJ idle thoughts of an idle dj (10/02/08)
The Fall Flood Run, the 3rd weekend in Sept, became a tradition a few years ago because the Spring Flood Run, held on th... >>>more
Missing You
Letters from Bemidji (10/01/08)
Dear Jacob,I am here studying (yes, still for my psych and Chinese tests) and all of the sudden I just got this immense ... >>>more
Realization
Letters from Bemidji (10/01/08)
Dear Jacob,Well I have been doing a lot of thinking about our conversation from the other day. The one about finding fo... >>>more
I get by...
Letters from Bemidji (09/28/08)
With a little help from my firends!Dear Jacob,I want to thank you (and Darren, even Nykki helped a little, so her too) f... >>>more
The Cab Ride and an offer . . .
Kent Nerburn (09/28/08)
A website out of the U.K., zenmoments.org, has recently posted the now well-traveled story of my experience as a cab dri... >>>more
IRRB 'Culture and Tourism' Grants
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (09/26/08)
We recently had a chance to visit with Ms. Mary Somnis, the key administrator for the IRRB programs designed to help Cul... >>>more
IRRB 'Culture and Tourism' Grants
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (09/26/08)
We recently had a chance to visit with Ms. Mary Somnis, the key administrator for the IRRB programs designed to help Cul... >>>more
I'd Like You To Meet
Old Enough To Swear (09/26/08)
My new and dear friend Lucille Spencer. She is 97 years young and has been a great addition to my life. Lucille and her ... >>>more
$50,000 to fix it UP, $500,000 to tear it DOWN
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (09/26/08)
The beauty of the Auditorium story is that it's much cheaper to open it and keep it going than to tear it down and termi... >>>more
Walk Through - Thursday 9/25/2008: POSTPONED - new date to be announced
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (09/26/08)
The City Council and Administrator may extend an invitation for a walk-through of the Eveleth Auditorium the week of 9/2... >>>more
Walk Through - Thursday 9/25/2008: POSTPONED - new date to be announced
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (09/26/08)
The City Council and Administrator may extend an invitation to the Community for a walk-through of the Eveleth Auditoriu... >>>more
Walk Through - Thursday 9/25/2008: POSTPONED - new date to be announced
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (09/26/08)
The City Council and Administrator may extend an invitation to the Community for a walk-through of the Eveleth Auditoriu... >>>more
Welcome
Grand Rapids Business Blog (09/23/08)
The purpose of this web site is to provide a place for people to get news about what is going on in the Grand Rapids Bus... >>>more
Nancy Pearl visits GRAL
Grand Rapids Area Library (09/22/08)
Grand Rapids Area Library was proud to host librarian emeritus Nancy Pearl on September 10th. Stop by GRAL to check out ... >>>more
Blandin Turtles
Grand Rapids Area Library (09/22/08)
Please be careful to watch for turtles!Be advised that over the past several weeks library patrons and members of the pu... >>>more
Marketing Volunteers Requested ASAP!
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (09/19/08)
We could use some help with Scrap Booking to document our progress on this project. To date we have many notes and email... >>>more
Marketing Volunteers Requested ASAP!
Arrowhead Arts & Floating Stage (09/19/08)
We could use some help with Scrap Booking to document our progress on this project. To date we have many notes and email... >>>more
I Got Mugged
Old Enough To Swear (09/19/08)
This Monday four of us went to the local A&W Root Beer stand for root beer floats. The anticipation of ice cream and... >>>more
Our first summer of local living
Everyone's Blog Posts - Local Food Diet (09/17/08)
Tim Fast playing harmonica and guitar
The News is NowPublic.com - KAXE.org - recent contributions (09/16/08)
read more From Stillwater, Minnesota, Tim Fast is a singer songwriter who?s been playing music for over 25 years. He ... >>>more
Amy and Mark playing live on Centerstage Minnesota.
The News is NowPublic.com - KAXE.org - recent contributions (09/16/08)
read more Amy and Adams, the husband and wife acoustic duo from St. Paul, joined us on Centerstage Minnesota on Thursd... >>>more
Mark singing and playing guitar.
The News is NowPublic.com - KAXE.org - recent contributions (09/16/08)
read more Amy and Adams, the husband and wife acoustic duo from St. Paul, joined us on Centerstage Minnesota on Thursd... >>>more
Periodicals: new titles and changes made
Grand Rapids Area Library (09/15/08)
agazines keep us informed of whats going on in the world. From politics to Hollywood, to recipes to crafts, magazines a... >>>more
Monthly Arrowhead Meeting - Thursday 9/18/08
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (09/15/08)
Our most important meeting yet is upcoming at 6:30 pm on Thursday at Sleeve's Sportsmans Lawn. Many VIPs will be present... >>>more
Rain-out Racing
Dirt track racing (09/15/08)
Team Weaver had looked forward to the big WISSOTA 100 races at North Central Speedway in Brainerd, MN.  However, the rai... >>>more
Current and Currants
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (09/12/08)
Last spring while out checking ObWells I took the upper picture of Grant Creek. Yesterday, while again checking Obwells... >>>more
Politcal Positions
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (09/12/08)
I generally have resisted the temptation to post overtly political opinions here on WaterBlog (but am considering reacti... >>>more
An Apple for the Teacher
The Backward Pioneer (09/09/08)
Now that Labor Day has come and gone and the kids are back to school, I am reminded of my favorite grammar school teache... >>>more
Water water, everywhere...
The Backward Pioneer (09/09/08)
You don't really realize the impact of little things in your everyday life, like being able to go the to faucet and run ... >>>more
Nancy Pearl: Great Books to Read, New and Old
Grand Rapids Area Library (09/09/08)
Wednesday September 10, 1:30 pmNancy Pearl, author of Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Reason a... >>>more
Lake Data
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (09/09/08)
In looking up some background materials on Eurasian milfoil, I came across a nice little primer on understanding lake da... >>>more
Engine Protest In-progress
Dirt track racing (09/09/08)
Just got back from the speedway.  First, the racing news.  On chilly, half-moon night, Skyler finished fourth in the Mod... >>>more
Engine Protest Resolved
Dirt track racing (09/09/08)
Good news:  the official protest against Team Weaver's No. 16 (its engine) has been resolved in our favor.  Two pistons,... >>>more
Country Music and Old Time Gospel on the Music Float
Eveleth Auditorium LiveSpace (09/08/08)
This Saturday (9/13/08) in the Chisholm Parade the 'Circle of Friends' group will present their praised country and gosp... >>>more
Blastomycosis Natural History
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (09/08/08)
Yesterday afternoon we had an interesting discussion in our office about blastomycosis (see also), a fungal infection th... >>>more
Post-season Engine Protest
Dirt track racing (09/07/08)
After winning our track's season championship, Team Weaver returned last night to Bemidji Speedway for the big Mod-4 Inv... >>>more
Road Kill
Old Enough To Swear (09/05/08)
Last week I took a drive into town on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. It was 80 degrees and there wasn't a cloud in the ... >>>more
Patriot Guard Mission to Aitken and Deer River Legion Riders to Ely
DJtheDJ idle thoughts of an idle dj (09/05/08)
Friday August 22, 2008 I went on my first Patriot Guard mission. You may remember that the Patriot Guard came about beca... >>>more
HydroClim Minnesota September 2008
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (09/04/08)
The September 2008 edition of HydroClim Minnesota is now available. One of the more interesting points is that nearly 2... >>>more
The Chrome Review
Reach (09/03/08)
Remember the 80's?  There was a trend of using the word "bad" to imply "good."  A stateme... >>>more
September is Library Card Sign Up Month!
Grand Rapids Area Library (09/02/08)
If you don?t have a library card, come in to sign up for one.Replacement library cards are free in September!If you have... >>>more
Here comes Google Chrome
Reach (09/01/08)
As if I don't already have enough web browsers to target with various design and functionality quirks, tomorrow Google w... >>>more
Track Champions!
Dirt track racing (09/01/08)
Tonight 19 Mod-Four drivers, including some top points racers from the Fargo area, converged on Bemidji Speedway.  It wa... >>>more
Buzzwords: And a 1.0, 2.0, 3.0...
Reach (08/28/08)
Depending on how involved you are with the web, you may or may not have heard the terms given to the various web "m... >>>more
Dispatches from Denver ? Pay no attention to ANYTHING behind the curtain
Kent Nerburn (08/27/08)
Here’s how it’s done: bring in concrete barriers and erect them in ways that form choke points, dead ends, a... >>>more
StoryCorps Sneak Preview
Grand Rapids Area Library (08/26/08)
Wednesday, August 27th 7 pm at the Library Find out what StoryCorps is all about and how it works. Storyco... >>>more
Denver at one mile per hour: a convention dispatch
Kent Nerburn (08/26/08)
I am at the Democratic Convention in Denver, and it hasn’t been easy. No city can prepare for a one-time event lik... >>>more
Missing Moths?
WaterBlog: ask an aquatic biologist... (08/25/08)
In conversation following the recent BCLARA annual meeting, Ron noted the apparent dearth of luna moths (top photo). For... >>>more
What members are reading
JUST Books (08/24/08)
Although we aren't meeting this month, it doesn't mean we've stopped reading. Here's a list of books people mentioned a... >>>more
RFTW
DJtheDJ idle thoughts of an i