Lake County Happenings - 2020

Lake View expansion on track

By Teri Cadeau tcadeau@ lcnewschronicle.com

Construction of the $17 million expansion project to connect the Lake View Hospital and Medical Clinic in Two Harbors is on track, despite a few obstacles, said Lake View Chief Executive Officer Greg Ruberg.

“It’s going very well,” Ruberg said. “We had some challenges early on in the winter with a lot of snow that we got through. Right now we’re both on track and on budget, and overall we’re on schedule as we’re just over 50% complete.”

The new two-level, 36,000-square-foot building will link the hospital and clinic, provide a single entrance and includes a public meeting center with room for up to 90 people and an expanded inpatient pharmacy. The new building was designed by architect BWBR and is being built by Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. Crews broke ground in May 2019.

The project is expected to be “substantially completed” in August, which means nearly all of the work will be done by then, Ruberg said.

The new entry point for the clinic and

hospital will provide private registration areas to maximize efficiency and patient confidentiality, Ruberg said. Right off the entrance will be a new integrated lab that will combine the hospital and clinic labs into one space. The inpatient pharmacy will provide the space and updated technology to allow on-site infusion therapy, such as chemotherapy or IV treatments. The community gathering space will allow the hospital to host health and wellness programs and classes to “focus on keeping community

members healthy, rather than just treating illnesses later in life,” Ruberg said. There are also plans for the new building to house an urgent care space, as well as space for surgery and procedures in the future.

Meeting construction challenges

Although Ruberg said the project has gone overall smoothly, there have been a few challenges along the way. The initial design phase yielded a challenge as there is a 7-foot height difference between the two buildings.

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Changes in Lake County retail, resorts top business news in 2019

By Teri Cadeau tcadeau@ lcnewschronicle.com

The only constant is change — especially in business. Here are some of the big business changes that happened in Lake County over the past year.

The Bee’s Knees opens in Two Harbors

Two lifelong friends, Kathy Ruberg and Louise Fransen, joined forces to come out of retirement and create a new craft and gift shop in half

of the Agate Rock Shop building, 721 Seventh Ave., Two Harbors. The Bee’s Knees held a grand opening April 5. The shop consists of merchandise acquired or created by Ruberg and Fransen. They have separate inventories based on their different tastes. Fransen is a quilter, while Ruberg makes fleece blankets and crocheted products.

The Bee’s Knees is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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The Lake View Hospital and Clinic expansion building project as it looked on Feb. 20. The awning in the front will be the new main entrance with a visitor/patient drop-off area right under the awning.

The plastic sheeting covering the front of the building will stay until the installation of glass walls.

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The Lake View Board of Directors along with the facility team had the opportunity to tour the new expansion space in the middle of February 2020. CEO Greg Ruberg said the hospital and clinic will be scheduling staff tours in the upcoming weeks.

“We spent a lot more time in the development and design stages than we would have if it had been a flat or level surface,” Ruberg said.

However the work and time has paid off, Ruberg said, as he just had an opportunity to walk through the space.

“It was really interesting to walk inside and see how the architect team and construction management team really tackled that challenge,” Ruberg said. “It’s going to be very smooth as far as patient flow and convenience. I feel confident we made the right decisions despite the challenges that were presented upfront.”

Another challenge that arose was the discovery of the old clinic foundation buried under the parking lot.

“We had some contaminated soil we had to remove, as well. So that cost us both money and time,” Ruberg said.

The discovery also caused plans to change. Originally the parking lot south of the clinic was slated to be replaced this coming summer, but the work was done in 2019.

“We wanted to have easy access for our clinic patients to our front door and safe parking for patients, families and staff throughout the winter with good lighting,” Ruberg said.

Current construction status

With the work just over 50% complete, Ruberg said the main focus right now is on building interior walls inside the extension building.

“Right now they’re actually chalking out all the interior walls so you can see the layout of all the individual departments and the public space,” Ruberg said. “It makes it more real.”

The initial steel framing work is complete, and the cement work is done on the two levels. The roof is on and is “for the most part, weather-tight” Ruberg said. All of the internal mechanical and wiring work is underway, which Ruberg said has been running fairly fast. Most of the building has been wrapped with initial insulation, and the screen wall and canopy are up.

“Last week, we had 43 contractors on-site in one day,” Ruberg said. “We had 43 people representing almost all of the building trades, union labor from Two Harbors, Duluth and the surrounding area working together.”

Planning for the future

With the work continuing through August, Ruberg said hospital and clinic patients should expect some minor changes and disruptions to continue. There will be a disruption to clinic operation starting in April.

“Specifically they’re going to have to take down the north wall of

artist rendering of what the Lake View Hospital and Clinic link exterior will look like when complete.

the clinic, the exterior wall,” Ruberg said. “We’re going to put some temporary walls up inside the clinic and we’ve been planning for this for months and we’ve had meetings with our entire clinic team. We’ve got some really creative ideas on how we can really minimize and eliminate impact on patients.”

But the registration area and lobby will be different. Ruberg said clinic leaders will send out more information on what patients can expect as the changes begin to take shape.

But Ruberg said he isn’t overly worried about complaints from the public, as he’s so far received none, despite having to move the main entry to the hospital last fall.

“To go through all the disruptions we’ve had and have people still positive in the hallways,

that says a lot about our community,” Ruberg said. “People have mostly been amazingly patient and flexible

with the project. I’ve heard stories from other hospital CEOs that construction is just a headache and

there’s nothing but challenges. I’ve not seen that here. It’s been an enjoyable project.”

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The progress on the Lake View Hospital and Clinic expansion project as of Nov. 19, 2019. This is when the formation of the building became evident.

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Festivals to mark on your calendar in 2020

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The upcoming year will once again be a busy one for events in Lake County. Here’s the rundown:

St. Urho

The 45th annual St. Urho’s celebration kicks off in Finland today, with the theme “St. Urho Makes the ‘20s Roar.”

The festival honors a fictional saint from Finland who is believed to have driven grasshoppers out of the nation. The holiday originated on the Iron Range in the 1950s.

The Miss Helmi talent show and beauty pageant will take place today.

Saturday, there will be a pancake breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Clair Nelson Center, followed by the parade downtown. After the parade, there will be crafts, kids games, food and music. The event ends on Sunday with the annual raffle and drawing. For more information, visit friendsoffinland. org/st-urho-2020.

Grandma’s Marathon

The annual race begins just outside Two Harbors and ends in Duluth. It will be held on Saturday, June 20.

The weekend also features a half marathon and 5K race.

More information, including how to register, can be found at grandmas marathon.com/

Isabella Friends of the Fourth celebration

While a date hasn’t officially been set, the celebration has traditionally always been held the weekend before July 4. The annual event includes food, music and fun for people of all ages.

Get the latest information at facebook.com/IsabellaFriends-of-theFourth-858931114 251458/.

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Helmi runner-up “Miss Awh Jenny” joins one of the tug-of-war teams in the women’s tug over the Baptism River during the 2019 St. Urho’s Day festival in Finland,

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Volunteers help runners store their extra clothing before the start of Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Two Harbors.

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North Shore Adventure Park opens in Silver Bay

The new recreational high ropes-based North Shore Adventure Park opened in Silver Bay on May 24.

The park is a new kind of recreational experience that combines zip lines with ropes course climbing structures along four acres of forested hillside next to Minnesota Highway 61.

Climbers of all ages have the chance to experience the colorcoded challenges, which range from easy — like the “Adventure Playground” for young climbers — to the challenging “Black Storm” course for older and more adventurous climbers.

Kustom Rod and Tackle, Tree to Tree Hammocks, Granite Gear and North 61. All agreed to join his collaborative effort.

Next came the renovation. Casady renovated the former Falk Drugstore building to make room for the other creators, as they would not fit in the 28-by-15-foot space that Norshore Clothing had occupied.

Breakwall Outfitters celebrated a grand opening the weekend of May 24-27, 2019.

North Shore

Odyssey Resorts

Madison Hospitality Group, a resort management company. Odyssey’s North Shore resort and vacation home properties include Beacon Pointe in Duluth; Larsmont Cottages, Breezy Point Cabins on Minnesota Highway 61; Grand Superior Lodge in Two Harbors; Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen; and East Bay Suites in Grand Marais.

Odyssey was founded

in 1997 by CEO Robert Ryan and expanded its operations to include over 300 team members.

The details of the sale were not disclosed, but Ryan said the sale in a single transaction would allow the team to maintain and improve service by keeping the same staff.

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The North Shore Adventure Park is designed, built and operated by the Outdoor Venture Group, which also operates other adventure parks in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Virginia. The company introduced this Swissstyle adventure park to the U.S. in 2008.

Norshore Clothing Company expands to Breakwall Outfitters

Norshore Clothing Co. owner Ethan Casady expanded his downtown storefront to include other local creators to form the new Breakwall Outfitters in May 2019. He reached out to fellow creators such as JLG

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sold Six North Shore resort properties are now under new management due to an investment sale in late May.

Ownership of Odyssey Resorts and Development changed hands to a group of Minnesota-based private investors led by Blackburn Investment Management, a private investment firm, and

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The first climbers explore North Shore Adventure Park in Silver Bay on Friday, May 24, 2019.

News-Chronicle file photo Breakwall Outfitters owner Ethan Casady holds up one of his new T-shirts for the expanded business.

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Breezy Point Cabins in Larsmont just south of Two Harbors is one of six North Shore resorts included in the sale of Odyssey Resorts and Development.

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Na-cho Bizness

begins traveling

the North Shore

The North Shore gained a new food truck specializing in nachos, tacos, burritos and burrito bowls. Amy Goerdt and family opened up the new custom-built truck in spring 2019. Originally Na-cho Bizness was going to be focused solely

on nachos. Goerdt and husband Chris had visited a restaurant in Las Vegas that only served varieties of nachos called Nacho Daddy. But she wanted to have other options for people with food allergies and preferences.

Goerdt developed a regular schedule for the truck at various locations throughout Two Harbors and Silver Bay. She announces the truck’s schedule on Facebook at the start of every week and already has regular customers.

Most recently the business moved into Sonju Two Harbors for the winter months.

White Pine Market opens in Two Harbors

Two Harbors has a new combination vendor, coffee and women’s consignment clothing shop. The White Pine Market, 1081 Highway 61, officially opened its doors on July 13. The new store is a venture by Lakewoodbased couple Kim and Jim Aili. Kim Aili recruited vendors who sell everything from woven rugs, candles, pottery, handmade baby clothes, metal and iron works, macrame and more.

As for the consignment portion, she focused strictly on women’s clothing. Anyone wanting to sell clothing, purses or shoes will get 50% of the sales. White Pine sets the prices and labels, but also sets a limit on what brands will be accepted for sale, for example no items from Target, Old Navy, Maurices, Forever 21, etc.

Black Beach Company begins in Silver Bay

Livia Hoff, and her mother, Lisa, started Black Beach Company, a clothing company that sells Black Beach

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apparel such as t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats. The mother-daughter team worked with fellow Silver Bay resident Megan Timm to create their website and find a graphic designer from Duluth to create the logo.

The company officially launched over Bay Days, with a booth at the community event. Since then, the company has mainly taken orders from its website, but items will soon be found in a few locations around Silver Bay, including the AmericInn nearest the beach.

to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce to be more inclusive.

The change was announced via letters to the various Chamber members, accompanied by new window clings to stick up on businesses’ windows. The chamber redesigned its website and social media pages within a week and made the change in name official on Aug. 7.

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North Shore Resort Company for just under $15 million as of Jan. 1.

North Shore Resorts is a family-owned company led by Bryce Campbell and his mother, Sheila, who also own Lutsen Resorts and Campbell Hospitality Group in Ontario.

Previous owner Joe Re owned the resort for nearly 30 years.

Chamber changes name to Lake County Chamber

In August, the Two Harbors Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors made the decision to change the name of the chamber

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce changed their logo to match their name change.

Superior Shores

Resorts sold for $15 million

Superior Shores Resorts was sold to

Superior Shores consists of 184 units among the lodge, lake homes and the Burlington Bay condo development. Campbell said 131 units were included in the sale; the others are owned separately. The 30-acre property includes Kamloops, a bar and restaurant; four pools; and an event center which can accommodate up to 280 people.

The Sons of Norway, who represent the Nordic countries, Welcome all to come to our local socials!

This year we offer the following:

April 14 Tom Koehler - Edna G.

May 12 Two Harbors Ukulele Group

June 9 Todd Lindahl - Trains in Two Harbors

July 25 Waffle Breakfast

August 11 Picnic at the Lakeview Park*

Sept 8 Steven Johnson - piano concert*

Oct. 13 Randy Ellestad and group musical

Nov. 10 Veterans Day program

Dec. 8 Christmas Dinner

*All socials at the Community Center unless noted Welcome to all - come join for heritage past, your heritage and join us for any or all events!

Submitted photo Na-cho Bizness, a food truck out of Silver Bay, sits near North Shore Adventure Park awaiting customers. It opened in Spring 2019.

News-Chronicle file photo North Shore Resort Co. recently acquired Superior Shores Resort in Two Harbors for roughly $15 million.

Teri Cadeau/News-Chronicle White Pine Market opened in July 2019 with handcrafted vendor items and women’s consignment clothing.

Submitted photo Livia Hoff models some of the apparel available through Black Beach Company, a business she created with her mother, Lisa.

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to 1 p.m.: Vendors will be at City Hall.

► 10 a.m.: An ecumenical service will be held on the Lake Bank Lawn. Bring your own lawn chairs.

► 11 a.m.: Logging expo held at City Hall. For the full event schedule, visit bay-days .org/event-schedule.

Chalk-a-Lot

The 9th annual chalk art festival will be held in downtown Two Harbors on Saturday, July 18. Children can create chalk art in the street for free.

Artists age 12 and up can purchase a sidewalk square to create a work

of art for $20. For $40, artists can reserve their space and get a t-shirt.

People can participate in free art activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; watch performance artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and enjoy live music.

Food will be served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year’s featured artists include Moira Villiard, Lauri Olson-Hohman and Melissa Gerads.

Anyone with accessibility needs is asked to email twoharborsareaarts andevents@gmail.com.

More information, including rules and suggested supplies, is available at two harborsarts.com/

Beaver Bay Daze

The home of John Beargrease comes out to celebrate its history at

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featured artist, Truman Adams, works on his “Candyland” 3D artwork Saturday, July 14, 2018.

News-Chronicle file Nineteen motorcycles registered for the Beaver River Run in 2018, part of Beaver Bay Daze. The 100-mile ride, which started and ended at the Green Door, was a fundraiser for the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay.

Runners at the starting line of the Lake County Fair Dirty Dash 3K take off for the trail through the woods Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.

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Approximately 75 residents turned out for the community picnic and National Night Out celebration in 2019 at the Knife River Recreation Center.

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National Night Out

Law enforcement agencies and communities throughout Lake County typically participate in National Night Out, scheduled for Aug. 4, 2020. The event is meant to enhance relationships between community members and law enforcement officers. More information can be found at natw.org/.

Tori Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest

The event is held on the second Saturday in August from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Finland Heritage Site, 5653 Little

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Marais Road. This year’s event falls on Aug. 8.

The annual fundraiser for the Finland Minnesota Historical Society includes vendors, food and live music all day. Get more information at facebook.com/pg/Tori FinnishMarketplace MusicFest/.

Lake County Fair

The fair will run from August 6-9 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Events include a senior luncheon, an amateur talent contest and 3K Dirty Dash on Thursday, Aug. 6; Free admission, games and drawings for kids 12 and under on Friday, Aug. 7; The 4-H horse show and live music on Saturday, Aug. 8; and family activities on Sunday, Aug. 9.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page through the Lake County Fair: facebook.com/the lakecountyfair.

Silver Creek International

Ukulele Carnival

The 10th annual event will be held at the Silver Creek Town Hall from Aug. 21-23. It gives ukulele musicians plenty of opportunities to spend time playing their ukuleles with others.

More information is available at www. twoharborsukulele group.com/ukulelecarnival/.

Julebyen

foods,

music, sleigh rides, sledding, a children’s herring run, lefse demonstration,

Dressed as a large herring Erik Loewen of Minneapolis leads the 2019 Herring Run at the Julebyen festival in Knife River. Julebyen means “Christmas Village”. It is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music.

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Attendees roam around the tents of the Tori Finnish Marketplace and Music Festival in 2018.

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express train, children’s workshops, appearances by Santa and more.

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Then and Now in Two Harbors

Take a look at some historical spots in Two Harbors and what they look like today. These three photo scans courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society have been matched up based on landmark clues and descriptions.

Agate Bay Hotel then:

Agate Bay shoreline then:

4th Avenue then:

Agate Bay Hotel Now:

Museum and Breakwall Outfitters, across Sixth Street.

Agate Bay shoreline now:

Teri

Without access to the ore docks or a boat, the breakwall had to be used to grab today’s shot of Agate Bay shoreline. The Lake County Historical Society depot building is more to the left in the photo. Use the Lake County Courthouse dome as a reference point to line the images up. New to the skyline is the Bayview Terrace, opened in 1969.

4th Avenue now:

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It would be incredibly difficult to replicate the exact image from the Lake County Historical Society archives as it was believed to have been taken from an upper floor of the old Two Harbors High School, which was torn down. Instead, this photo was taken based on the description of Fourth Avenue with the Lake County Courthouse on the right and two churches in the left of the frame.

Photo scan courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society A crowd of people are gathered around the Agate Bay Hotel (1924-1974) construction site for the laying of the cornerstone in 1924. The American Legion Post 109 placed the cornerstone.

Photo scan courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society An image taken from docks looking back at the city. Note the newly built Two Harbors Depot and freight dock on the right side of the image and the Lake County Courthouse dome in the background, placing this photo around 1907.

Photo scan courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society Street scene shows a packed dirt road lined with sidewalks. Several multi-story houses line the road. The Lake County Courthouse is on the right. Two churches are on the left. Identified as Fourth Avenue, Two Harbors is seen from the early 1900s in the Lake County Historical Society records.

Teri Cadeau / News-Chronicle Today the Agate Bay Hotel has become the Agate Bay Apartments. The Lake County Courthouse can still be spotted in the distance, along with the Historic 3M

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Two Harbors’ coziest

By Jamey Malcomb jmalcomb@

Two Harbors doesn’t need a Starbucks, Caribou Coffee or other national chain, because locallyowned and operated shops offer plenty of places for coffee lovers to get their caffeine fix, catch up on some work or get lost in a good book.

Here are four of the coziest spots in town to check out the next time you need a cup of joe or a tasty snack.

Cedar Coffee Co.

This spot, if not the coziest coffee shop on the North Shore, is easily among the most scenic.

Its secluded spot in Two Harbors is just a quarter-mile from Super One, but

you would never know with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the surrounding forest. Look close in the winter and you might see some deer visiting a low-hanging bird feeder. The shop serves coffee and espresso drinks roasted by Duluth Coffee Co. and is easily accessible from the network of trails and bike paths around Two Harbors. It also has a solid menu of breakfast and lunch items, as well as a number of craft beers from a variety of local breweries. Its location close to the heart of Two Harbors has made Cedar Coffee Co. a virtual crossroads for the Two Harbors community and an excellent place to spend an afternoon

working or socializing.

Address: 1130 11th St., Two Harbors

Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Website: cedarcoffee company.com

Instagram: @cedar_coffee_co

Mocha Moose

The Mocha Moose might be what you would get if a North Shore cabin merged with a trendy coffee shop in Duluth. Serving Duluth Coffee Co. roasts, as well as baked goods from Positively Third Street Bakery in Duluth, this spot on Scenic Drive offers a couple of cozy chairs by a fireplace to read. It also has a larger room with tables and chairs for groups to use.

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The announcement board by the door boasts weekly painting and knitting classes, as well as monthly book club meetings and Scrabble board game events. Local artists’ work hangs on the walls and most is available for purchase.

There’s also a roomy patio outside to enjoy your favorite warm or cold drink once the weather warms up.

Address: 543 Scenic

Drive, Two Harbors

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays

Facebook: @mochamoosemn

Instagram: @mochamoose coffeecafe

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White Pine Market

The newest addition to the coffee scene in Two Harbors, White Pine Market opened in July 2019 and is the only place in town roasting its own coffee beans.

It’s also the only drive-thru coffee shop in town and is open early enough for those headed up Minnesota Highway 61 for work before 7 a.m.

What really makes this shop stand out, however, is a broad selection of handmade pottery, used books and even women’s and children’s clothing for sale. It’s not called White Pine Market for nothing.

For those looking to relax for a few minutes instead of heading to work or browsing the wares, the shop also has a fireplace, table and a few chairs to kick back, relax and enjoy some hot or cold coffee.

Address: 1055 Minnesota Highway 61, Two Harbors

Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Website: whitepinemarket.com

McQuade’s Herbs, Spices and More OK. So McQuade’s Spices and More isn’t technically a coffee shop, but it smells fantastic, and it’s one of the only places in downtown Two Harbors to get an espresso drink. The shop across Seventh Street from Castle Danger Brewery

We are a family run business and thankful for the opportunity to live and work in beautiful Lake County. The past 55 years have brought many changes, but the hardworking habits of our people remain. Thank you to the many current and past employees who have allowed us to continue providing quality products to our industrial, transportation, commercial and residential customers.

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opened in 2016 selling basic herbs and spices and up to 40 blends.

Owner Frank McQuade also added a small coffee bar with a full array of syrups to flavor hot and cold coffee drinks.

The coffee bar has several stools to make it a perfect place to catch up on some work or read the newspaper. There’s also a couple of comfortable chairs at the front of the shop with attached desks that have plenty of space for a tablet or laptop.

Address: 632 First Avenue, Two Harbors

Hours: MondaySaturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Website: mcquadeshsm.com

Facebook, Instagram: @mcquadeshsm

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White Pine Market is the only cafe

roasting its own coffee beans. It also offers an selection of handmade pottery, used books and women’s and children’s clothing for

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McQuade’s Herbs, Spices and More has a full espresso bar and an array of flavored syrups, as well a couple of nooks near the front that are great for reading or getting some work done.