Two Harbors News

28/10/2024

Former Two Harbors Mayor Randy Keith Bolen Jr. has passed away at age 48.

Randy Keith Bolen Jr., 48, formerly of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his parents at his side.

Randy was born November 24, 1975 to Randy Sr. and Donna Bolen in Two Harbors, where he grew up and graduated from high school. He was employed by CN Railroad in the track department for many years, and served his community on the city council and as mayor for several years. He enjoyed his years in politics and took pride in voting for the causes he believed in.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing drums in a band with his friends.

Randy was preceded in death by a son, Wyatt Thomas Bolen; his grandparents, Perry and Janice Bolen, and Henry and Gladys Beckwith.

He is survived by his son, Zachary Wyatt Bolen, and Zach’s mother Tara Anderson; his parents, Randy and Donna Bolen; brothers, Chad (Stephanie) Bolen and Tyler (Darren Dodd) Bolen; nieces, Emily and Claire; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He married Zach Morsette on June 4th and was gone on October 22nd.

A Celebration of Randy’s life will be held from 11 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Two Harbors Community
Center. Please come ready to share a story about Randy Jr. to give us back our joy.

26/10/2024

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01/10/2024

As we gear up for the 2025 Winter Frolic on February 7-8, we want to hear from YOU! What are some of your favorite Winter Frolic memories? 🎿☃️

30/04/2024

Michael Walke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 29, 2024.

Michael "Mike" Walke passed away on August 12th, 2023. He was a caring father to Chris (Tracey), grandfather to Cam, several cousins and friend to many. Mike was born in Minot, ND on January 30th, 1945 to Mabel and Richard Walke. Mike grew up in both Duluth and Superior, graduating from Superior High School.

He served in Vietnam as a photographer and correspondent. Mike went on to complete schooling at the University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota. He was a successful hospital administrator at Lakeview Memorial in Two Harbors and as a consultant to rural hospitals throughout the Midwest.

Mike was an accomplished actor that remained active in community theater everywhere he lived. As a skilled piano player his home was filled with classical music, novels, and old movies. His endearing and magnetic personality will be forever treasured. His irreverence was legendary and uncurtailable with a knack for finding humor in most anything and having a story for everything.

Mike sought out opportunities to influence others for the better and often challenged himself to do the same. He was self-reflective privately and held strong beliefs that small acts of kindness would define a life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 18th, to honor his life at Tavern on the Hill in Duluth at 2:00 PM. All are welcome.

20/03/2024

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27/01/2024

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20/01/2024

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13/01/2024

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06/01/2024

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30/12/2023

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15/12/2023

Two Harbors Family... we need your help. We lost a good one much too soon. Amy and Travis have two beautiful children, Drake and Alexis, who are their whole world. Please do what you can to support Amy and the family in this time of need.

You will be missed Travis. Rest easy our friend...

Who this will help My name is Denise and I graduated from high school with Travis and have know… Denise Frederick needs your support for In memory of Travis

15/12/2023

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25/11/2023

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31/03/2023

Congratulations to Two Harbors High School grad Will Peterson, who's making his coaching debut tonight with the Memphis Redbirds, the AAA affiliate team of the St. Louis Cardinals.

13/02/2023

Breaking News: The Two Harbors City Council just voted to offer Patricia Nordean the position of City Administrator.

13/02/2023

Special thanks to Klik Marketing and Klik Photographer Mitchell Ringness for spending both days at the Two Harbors Winter Frolic taking photos and video of this year's event.

25/01/2023

Former Agate Acquires Collegiate Summer Baseball Team

(Ramseur, NC) The Old North State Baseball League (ONSL) Announces that a Pineville, North Carolina businessman, Eric Fransen, has acquired an Interest in the Pineville Porcupines, formerly known as the Mecklenburg Muscadines, based in Pineville, NC.

Eric Fransen owns Klik Marketing which is a Pineville-based boutique digital marketing company that serves national clients and fulfills their needs through creative, analytics, and marketing. Fransen, a former baseball player for the University of Minnesota at Duluth also spent summers playing for the Duluth Express near his hometown of Two Harbors, MN. Fransen along with his wife and Charlotte native, Lydia, live in Pineville with their two children. He stated, “What the Allred Family has built with the ONSL is incredible. In a short period of time they have built up a 15-team league that covers the state of North Carolina. I'm so humbled to have the opportunity to be part of it.”

https://www.oldnorthstateleague.com/news/pinevilleporcupines

18/01/2023

City Planner Justin Otsea talks with Leo about the review process for the new Planned Unit Development concept proposed for Lighthouse Point in Two Harbors https://ktwh.org/ktwh-weekly-interview-roundup/

11/01/2023

Over the last few days, the North Shore has seen an overwhelming amount of support and stories after the passing of Christopher Mallory. He was always ready to help a buddy with a project or set out on a hunting or fishing trip. Not only was he often the life of the party, but he could cheer anyone up with just a simple hug and a smile. Chris was previously a co-owner of the North Shore Journal. We will miss you Chris...

Christopher Michael Mallory, 51, of Barnes, WI, was born May 23, 1971 to Michael and Kathy Mallory, and passed away at his home on January 6,2023.

Chris was a 1989 graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN. His love for sports started at an early age. He played baseball and ran track during his high schoolyears. Later, he played softball on various adult leagues and enjoyed a good round of golf from time to time. As his two boys grew up, he followed them to as many of their hockey, football and baseball games as possible, and would take them out to hit a few on the back nine.

He held many different jobs over the years, but his favorites were working as an EMT with Lake County, and most recently at ACE Hardware in Hayward, WI.

Chris gained many friends all over MN and WI over the years. He was always ready to help a buddy with a project or set out on a hunting or fishing trip. Not only was he often the life of the party, but he could cheer anyone up with just a simple hug and a smile.

The most important thing to Chris was his two boys, Tyler and Chase, whom he loved more than anything in this world. Before his first son, Tyler, was born, Chris had bought a stuffed baseball which he brought to the hospital “to start teaching him young”. Chris and Tyler shared a love for animals, fishing, hunting and everything outdoors. Chris’s youngest son, Chase, inherited his sports gene and looked forward to golfing with his dad every chance they could.

Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents; Fred and Gerry Tafs, and George (Stanley) and Alice Mallory.

Chris will be deeply missed by his sons; Tyler and Chase Mallory, and their mom Christine Mallory, Silver Bay, parents; Mike and Kathy Mallory, Weslaco, TX, sister; Lisa(Brandon) Preston, Culver, MN, wife; Tiffany, stepson; Jayden Sapik, nieces; Julia and Ellie Preston, nephew; Adam Preston, great-niece; Amelia Preston, many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and his beloved dogs.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Chris’s honor on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Mr. D’s, 5622 Grand Ave., Duluth, MN

07/01/2023

2023 Schedule for Lake County's Construction and Demolition Landfill

07/01/2023

2023 Schedule for Lake County Recycling Center

06/01/2023

“Anne Frank” Rehearsals Underway in Silver Bay: Rehearsals for Lake Superior Community Theatre’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank resumed this week in the Silver Bay William M. Kelley Auditorium after a one-year layoff due to non-Covid cast member illness.

The drama, under the direction of Paul Deaner, features an on-stage cast of fourteen with William M. Kelley School junior Marley Schumacher in the title role. Major supporting actors include Kelley Teacher Daren Blanck as Otto Frank, Terri Frericks-Blood as Petronella van Daan, Kelley Teacher Rick Frericks as Hermann van Daan and Kelley freshman Jack Virginia as Peter van Daan. Four additional non-stage pre-recorded voice actors will round out the cast. https://northshorejournal.co/featured/anne-frank-rehearsals-underway-in-silver-bay/

04/01/2023

Two Harbors Planning Commission - January 3, 2023

03/01/2023

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting this evening at 5:30 PM regarding a proposed development at Lighthouse Point.

The applicant proposes to construct 28 two-family homes (14 buildings with two units per building) arranged along a cul de sac and a commercial building on a 5.4-acre parcel on Lighthouse Point and install the road, water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure necessary to support the development.

The base zoning district for this project area is the Mixed-Use Waterfront district with a Shoreland Overlay Zone.

The property is currently vacant with the exception of a city-owned paved walking trail on the north side of the property. The applicant proposes to move the trail alignment as part of the project.

03/01/2023

Great article on the Knife River Train Depot!

Amazing that a dilapidated depot in danger of falling down 3 1/2 years ago could greet 1,416 Julebyen train riders and board them for a total of 2,832 rider contacts! Plus keep them warm and serve them cocoa. https://northshorejournal.co/featured/julebyen-1416-train-riders-2832-rider-contacts-wow/