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From the column: "Politicians need to protect our property values, tax dollars, wetlands, and vacation lakes in Aitkin County."

Kenneth “Ken” LeRoy Johnson of Duluth passed away peacefully on Wed., June 8, 2022 at the age of 86. Ken was born Dec. 2, 1935 to Hjalmer and Sophie Keveri) Johnson in Makinen. Ken married Jeanette “Jean” Signell on July 11, 1955. Following his service in the U.S. Army, Ken and Jean raised their 5 children at their home in Rice Lake Township. Ken worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Reserve Mining in Silver Bay and later for St. Louis County Public Works in Rice Lake, until his retire...

Bygones is researched and written by David Ouse, retired reference librarian from the Duluth Public Library. He can be contacted at djouse49@gmail.com.

A descendant of the "Seven Iron Men" who ushered the iron ore industry into Minnesota, Merritt devoted his life to defending the environment, especially Lake Superior.

Merritt led the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for four years.

MINNEAPOLIS -- In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, one beach in northern Minnesota stands out. While most of Lake Superior's iconic shoreline is gray rock, this stretch is a surprising pink.

MINNEAPOLIS -- In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, one beach in northern Minnesota stands out. While most of Lake Superior's iconic shoreline is gray rock, this stretch is a surprising pink.

Earl (the Pearl) Meyer, age 90, Onalaska, WI formerly of Two Harbors, ended his earthly journey at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI, on March 18, 2022. The second son of William and Elsie (Duenow) Meyer, of Stewart, MN was welcomed into the family on January 21, 1932. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, and attended school in Stewart, MN. In 1950, he joined the army. When he returned from service, he married his “sweetie,” Ardis, (Schade) on June 11,1955 a...

Kerry J. Danielson, 71, of Silver Bay, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at Miller-Dwan Medical Center after a recent diagnosis of leukemia, with his wife and family at his side.

Ionas Beach stands out from the iconic gray rocky shoreline of the North Shore. But its more than the color of its rocks that makes this site unique.