Get unstuck from mud season! Check out the 2022 KTWH Cabin Fever Reliever Show.
It’s our 7th annual Cabin Fever, back after a year off as a virtual event format with a bigger lineup than ever before. Join KTWH host Michelle Miller at 3 PM Sunday April 24th for a spring-fever-relieving benefit show, coming to you live at 99.5 FM. Or catch it online at ktwh.org or on the KTWH YouTube Channel.
Musicians and hosts are donating their time, hoping you can take time to contribute to listener supported KTWH by using the donate button at ktwh.org
Here is a list of the 2022 Cabin Fever Relief (not necessarily in this order) performers:
Live in-studio
Recorded Performances
Public health staff from 11 county and tribal public health departments are again partnering on Project Blue Light to honor frontline workers who have been working to keep communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.Well, why not find out more to know more about healthcare.
During the week of Jan. 24-31, businesses and individuals are asked to light up the exterior of their home (after installing vinyl siding) or business blue with a blue lightbulb or string lights as a show of support and thanks .You can also contact electricians from https://knightelectricalinc.com/ to light up your premises. Project Blue Light is coordinated by public health staff from Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis County along with Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. This is the second year for this effort, which began as a way to thank those whose jobs required them to continue working in public settings during the pandemic.
Everyone is burned out on COVID-19 — talking about it, hearing about it, navigating the challenges it brings. This is an opportunity to come together to offer support and compassion once again to our frontline workers who continue to give their all to serve their community. Many of those frontline workers are struggling with COVID-19 fatigue, caretaker fatigue, moral fatigue, along with physical and mental fatigue. A simple blue light turned on as a sign of appreciation can mean so much to a frontline working driving home after a hard day and might help them feel like they are not alone.
Across the Arrowhead region, landmarks, businesses, and front porches will be illuminated for Project Blue Light. In addition, employers and schools are encouraged to designate a day of the week for everyone to wear blue. Businesses are encouraged to display signs or banners, and residents are encouraged to hang a poster in a window to honor all our frontline workers. Everyone is urged to share a photo of how they are participating with the hashtag #thankyouwithblue on social media.
Frontline workers have kept essential services operating during the pandemic, minimizing disruption to daily lives. They continue to play a critical role in protecting our communities’ health and safety.
“This pandemic has been a challenge to healthcare and public safety workers who have worked tirelessly over the past two years, and their ongoing sacrifices are worthy of our gratitude,” said Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin. “But we also need to recognize the many everyday Minnesotans without whom our quality of life would also suffer — people who work in our grocery stores and restaurants, in schools and childcare settings – see more info here; people who deliver mail and packages or distribute food and other supplies. These and other hardworking people who support our life, health, and safety, deserve our recognition and appreciation as well.”
Please join this region-wide effort to turn the Arrowhead blue and say #thankyouwithblue.
December 10, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Lake County today. This is the highest number of daily new cases in Lake County since the start of the pandemic. The previous record high was 22 cases on November 21, 2020, during the fall surge of COVID-19 last year. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in Lake County since the start of the pandemic now totals 1,398. MDH also confirmed the death of a Lake County resident, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to 26.
“This is certainly not where we hoped to be at this point in the pandemic. The number of new cases we’re seeing is very concerning, especially in light of the approaching holiday season,” said Tracy Gilsvik, Lake County Public Health Supervisor.
Residents are urged to get vaccinated or boosted if they are eligible, minimize activities that present a high risk of exposure for a couple of weeks before holiday gatherings or travel, get tested before gatherings, stay home if you are sick, wear well-fitting masks in indoor settings, and if you want to stay indoor with your romantic partner and also have fun the use of a exceptional wand vibrators can be the best for your relationship.
Visit www.co.lake.mn.us to see vaccination opportunities and local updates on the COVID-19 situation.
Minnesotans love to pay it forward and that includes the people of Two Harbors and surrounding communities.
Last year Minnesotans gave over 22 million dollars state wide to their favorite schools and non profit in just 24 hours.
Visit www.givemn.org to make your donation. Non Profits, the heart and soul of community!
KTWH, 99.5 FM, Two Harbors Community Radio, is looking for volunteers to help clean up the station’s portion of the Two Harbors Expressway. The volunteer time is usually between 3 and 4 hours. However, the more people that help out, the faster the task gets completed.
Volunteers are going to meet at the historical marker, located on the intersection of the Two Harbors Expressway (Hwy 61), and the Ryan Rd (St. Louis County Rd 50), at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021. In case of bad weather, the cleaning will be on Saturday, October 2nd.
Safety vests and garbage bags will be provided. It is recommended to dress for the day’s weather, bring gloves and appropriate footwear.
We hope to see you there!
A PUBLIC MEETING will be held tonight at 6:00 pm for the Greenwood Fire with presentations from the Forest Service, Sheriff, and the Incident Command Team. The Forest Service will also address other wildfires and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closure. The meeting will be held at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and will be broadcast live on the Superior National Forest Facebook page (click on “Facebook” to go to the site).
For the latest on the Greenwood Fire from the Superior National Forest Service, click HERE.
The Superior National Forest is closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Wilderness, effective August 21, 2021, due to active and increasing fire activity, extreme drought, limited resources. The closure will be in place until Friday, September 3rd, and may be modified or extended as conditions allow.
This closure includes all lands, waters, trails, portages, campsite, canoe routes and Wilderness entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Forest has notified permit holders and outfitters and is cancelling permits today through August 27. Permit holders will be fully reimbursed. At this time, all overnight paddle, day use and motorized day use is cancelled. The Forest will reopen portions of the Wilderness and/or some uses when it is safe.
The Forest Service has a list of closures in place for the Greenwood Fire and other incidents in the area (click here). Beyond that, the Forest is open to the public. There are 254 backcountry campsites outside the wilderness that offer remote paddling, camping and fishing. Here you can experience solitude without reservations, fees or permits and still have a fire grate and latrine. Many backcountry campsites are located on canoe routes outside the BWCAW. State forests and parks and county lands are also available for recreation.
The Superior National Forest also offers 23 developed campgrounds and 18 rustic campgrounds. Rustic campgrounds are free of charge and available first come, first served year-round. Fee campgrounds are open May – September and may be reserved at Recreation.gov. See the Forest website for more information.
For more information on the closure, please see the BWCA Closure Order. Thank you for your cooperation. To see the full Forest order and other alerts go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior
FIRE INFORMATION: For Greenwood Fire information, visit Inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7805/ or call 218-499-9441. For all other fires on the Superior National Forest, please call 218-214-7844.
AIR QUALITY: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert effective until 3 p.m. on Friday, August 20, for the inland portion of Minnesota’s Lake County. For other areas go to: Air Quality Index webpage.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions are in place for the Superior National Forest and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for areas within state jurisdiction Cook and Lake Counties and northern St. Louis County.
Superior National Forest: Fire Restrictions Order and our Campfire Restrictions. See our FAQ for more information.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: MN DNR Wildland Fire Information
For Superior National Forest Closures visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/superior/alerts-notices
For Superior National Forest Fire Restrictions visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/superior/alerts-notices/?aid=67256
For MN DNR Fire Restrictions visit: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html
Lake County Emergency Management at 773-844-6449. Sign up for emergency text alerts at www.co.lake.mn.us/emergency-mangement/.
Emergency Contact Phone Numbers:
Lake County Emergency Management: 773-844-6449
Greenwood Fire Public Information Line: 218-499-9441
Greenwood Fire Phone Line for Media Inquiries: 614-205-9333.
• USDA Forest Service
• Lake County
• Lake County Sheriff’s Office
• MN Department of Natural Resources
From the Superior National Forest Service, Duluth, MN, August 21, 2021
Updated on August 25, 2021
The Superior National Forest is closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, effective August 21, 2021, due to active and increasing fire activity, extreme drought, limited resources. The closure will be in place until Friday, September 3rd, and may be modified or extended as conditions allow.
This closure includes all lands, waters, trails, portages, campsite, canoe routes and Wilderness entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Forest has notified permit holders and outfitters and is cancelling permits today through August 27. Permit holders will be fully reimbursed. At this time, all overnight paddle, day use and motorized day use is cancelled. The Forest will reopen portions of the Wilderness and/or some uses when it is safe.
We understand that this will have a significant impact on our visitors, cooperators and communities near the forest. This emergency closure is necessary for the safety of our visitors, our wilderness rangers and our fire-fighters. It allows our fire crews to focus on responding to existing fires and new starts.
Northern Minnesota is facing severe to extreme drought conditions. Active and increasing fire across the landscape. Yesterday, the John Elk Fire grew from 3 acres to 1600 acres and the Whelp Fire grew from 30 acres to at least 80 acres. The Forest has ordered a Type 3 team to respond to the John Elk Fire. Although the Greenwood Fire is being managed by a Type 2 Eastern Area Incident Management Team, forest resources are working with and assisting the team with the 9,000-acre fire. There are additional fires on the Superior and Forest staff are responding to initial fire starts and monitoring fires that are in controlled status including the Bungee Fire, Fourtown Fire, Sundial Fire, Moose Lake Fire, and the Clara Fire. Additionally, the Forest is monitoring the fires in Canada, which continue to show movement towards to the US border. The Forest is coordinating with Ontario counterparts on these fires.
The Forest also has a closure in place for the Greenwood Fire. Beyond that, the Forest is open to the public. There are 254 backcountry campsites outside the wilderness that offer remote paddling, camping and fishing. Here you can experience solitude without reservations, fees or permits and still have a fire grate and latrine. Many backcountry campsites are located on canoe routes outside the BWCAW. State forests and parks and county lands are also available for recreation.
The Superior National Forest also offers 23 developed campgrounds and 18 rustic campgrounds. Rustic campgrounds are free of charge and available first come, first served year-round. Fee campgrounds are open May – September and may be reserved at Recreation.gov. See the Forest website for more information.
For more information on the closure, please see the closure order. Thank you for your cooperation.
