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  • How far can you ride from Grand Rapids on the new Mesabi Trail?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Sunshine; breezy, cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mesabi Trail completion Minnesota: 165-mile route opens after 30 years (thedogoodpress.com) — Grand Rapids now anchors one end of the fully completed 165-mile Mesabi Trail, giving local cyclists, walkers, and skiers a continuous paved route all the way to Ely. The long-planned trail links 28 Iron Range communities, passes historic mining sites and scenic forests, and offers easy access to camping, lodging, and year-round outdoor recreation for residents starting right from town.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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