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• Planning a Black Beach day near Silver Bay? Read this first.

Also on today's calendar: Bigfork at Kelley.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 45.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iron mining waste created Minnesota's strangest beach, and people love it anyway (wheninyourstate.com) — Just outside Silver Bay, the famous Black Beach—formed from old taconite tailings—has become one of the North Shore's most striking spots for swimming, rock hunting, and photography. This guide walks you through what to expect at the beach, nearby Palisade Head and Tettegouche State Park, and even Silver Bay's quirky Rocky Taconite landmark, plus tips for parking, safety, and staying warm.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Silver Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Littlefork-Big Falls at Kelley →
  Kelley High School, 137 Banks Blvd, Silver Bay
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• Bigfork at Kelley →
  Kelley High School, 137 Banks Blvd, Silver Bay
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• The Rainy Rose Food Trailer →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• BoB-a-Q Smokehouse & Grill →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Pumpkin Junction 2026 →
  320 7th Avenue, Two Harbors
• 2026 Harvest Booya Festival →
  Finland Community Center / Clair Nelson Center, 6866 Cramer Rd, Finland
  11:00 am
• Harvest Booya Festival 2026 →
  Finland Community Center / Clair Nelson Center, 6866 Cramer Rd, Finland
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Burger Joint →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Na-cho-Bizness →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
  12:00 pm
• Trivia Night with TriviaMafia →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Double-Points for Loyalty Members →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
• Castle Danger Game Night →
  Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Personal Vehicle Package Driver in Silver Bay. Apply here.
• Federated Co-ops, Inc. posted a job opening for Propane Driver in Two Harbors. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

Two Harbors

• Prep volleyball: Bluestreaks sweep Panthers, Rails rally past Agates (wdio.com)
• Zeleznikar, Schweiger face off in 3B forum (duluthnewstribune.com)
• Senate rematch in northern Minnesota pits Republican mayor against DFL (alphanews.org)

Babbitt

• Hauschild, Zupancich square off in debate ahead of midterms (northernnewsnow.com)
• Take a scenic fall color drive through Minnesota's state forests : Sep 29, 2026 (state.mn.us)

Ely

• Ely School District 2026 Election Guide (kaxe.org)

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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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