Matt Silver
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We have lost our marbles.....
From time to time, I have been accused of being too negative in my columns. Hard to believe I know, but if you happen to be one or more of those individuals who have told me this before, I suggest you try back here next week.
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Graduation time, girls to state!
As you can see by the middle spread in this paper, this is graduation week. Chisago Lakes, North Branch and Trio Wolf Creek students all graduate this week. As I write this, the rain has been falling for seven hours and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. Let’s hope the front moves out so the outdoor graduations can take place.
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Shafer audit presented
Shafer City Council met May 20 for a regular meeting all members were in attendance.
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Rotary Club has done it again
We have ended our subscription renewal campaign here at the Press. Many thanks to those of you who took advantage of our early renewal offer and thanks so much to those of you who subscribed recently.
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Memorial Day weekend is here
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend and if you take a look at the middle of this edition of the County Press you will see two pages of Memorial Day events held by local Veterans around the county. They take time out of their busy schedules to hold Memorial Day services for you and me. Almost every cemetery has a service so you can attend, at a time that’s convenient for you. This is our chance to remember those family members, friends and community members that have given their lives for our great country and the very least we can do is come out and show our respect. The services are usually quite quick because they have so many to perform during the day. I will see you out there.
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Stacy hears patrol activity report; town hall damaged with flooding
Stacy City Council met May 13 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent. Council member Dennis Thieling was acting Mayor.
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Shafer citizens share nuisance concerns with council
Shafer City Council held a regular meeting May 6. All members were present.
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These are not the Wolves I knew
I am so old that I can honestly say I attended the very first Minnesota Timberwolves game in the good old Metrodome. You know how over time our memories kind of embellish events and usually for the better? Like, how I used to be so handsome the girls were knocking down my door in the late 80’s....Well let me tell you my memory of the Timberwolves playing in the dome is awful. It was a dark dungeon and our seats were so far away that the players looked like ants (not Anthony Edwards). So I have seen a LOT of Wolves games in my life - a LOT of terrible basketball being played. And to watch this team (and last year’s) feels like a dream. Granted I watch from the confines of my couch now. The level of basketball we are seeing is something the Minnesota sports fan is not used to viewing. I couldn’t care less if they don’t make the finals, the fact we get to watch competitive basketball is worth it to me.
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Wishing mothers a wonderful day
This is the weekend we celebrate our mothers. Mother’s Day. While many say it is a made up holiday, but still offers something special. It’s a chance to tell our mothers and our children’s mothers how much they mean to us. It’s a chance to say thank you for your undeniable love and constant support. My wife and I have both lost our mothers, as many of you have I am sure. But I still make a point of showing my gratitude for her raising two great kids despite having me as a father. I hope you get a chance to spend time with your mom this weekend and let her know how much she means.
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