TO OUR READERS

Hello, readers!

We have entered the fabulous month of July, which brings the sultry dog days of summer. I feel that this summer has been more than atypical of Minnesota summers. We have had some of the hottest days, and then in a blink of an eye our lovely Lake Superior reminds us of who is really in charge and tosses out a chilly day where we need to pull out those winter hats and gloves. The Northland this time of year is jam-packed with amazing sights and events; we sure are lucky to live in the Northland.

In our July issue of The Woman Today, you will learn about four incredible military service women who shared their journeys with us. We thank you for your service! Additionally, the Veterans Memorial Hall located in downtown Duluth and the Bong History Museum located in Superior, Wisconsin have plenty of beautiful exhibits that share the history of women in service. A must-see any time of year.

Now, let's travel back in time a little more and take a look back at Northland Fourth of July celebrations through the years. As referenced in our story, the United States marks its 245th birthday this July 4th!

That's not all that we have in store for you. Denise Coleman-Lyng shares how her dream became a reality to build her very own she-shed nestled in the woods as her retirement retreat, and we took a deep dive into what is the big deal on podcasts. Did you know that murder mystery podcasts are one of the most popular to listen to by women? Who knew!

Thank you for picking up the July issue of The Woman Today. See you next month!

Megan Keller

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Duluth resident Penny Dieryck, now retired, was the first female assigned to work on airplanes, the first female squadron commander and the first female colonel with the Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing.

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By Andrea Busche

During her 35 years of military service, Duluth resident Penny Dieryck racked up a lot of impressive firsts. Throughout her tenure with the Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing, she was the first female assigned to work on airplanes, the first female squadron commander and the first female colonel.

Interestingly, while serving alongside her husband, Dennis, he was required to salute her whenever they were in uniform, since she outranked him.

“I was even his boss on a couple deployments,” she said with a laugh.