Beginner Snowshoe: Easy outdoors fun for new (and returned) folks!
This Thursday, 6 PM, we are hosting a beginner snowshoe at Redhead Mountain Bike Park. Hello, Range! in partnership with Minnesota Discovery Center and Kari Kilen of Redhead Redfeet, invites new folks, people who have moved back, and long-time friendly locals to join us for an easy exploration of our region’s incredible destination park via […]
“Light Traffic…” again! :)
Sometimes the mundane grabs your attention. This week as I logged into my laptop, I had my usual Firefox news, weather, and conditions’ notifications pop up. There I saw the regional map with the title, “Hibbing. Light Traffic.” I chuckled. This is hardly worth a notification. We never have traffic. In fact, last week in […]
Spring’s New Iron Ranger Library-Gatherings Come to a Close
Tomorrow we host the last of our Spring Library “New Iron Ranger Gatherings.” Over the last three months, Hello, Range! has been hosting monthly meet-ups at the Hibbing, Virginia and Hoyt Lakes Public Libraries. These gatherings were created to provide a friendly, easy-access place for new folks in the region to connect into community, because […]
Building a Community of Neighbors
When my dog and I return from our daily walk, we scan the street for “the kids.” Six elementary-aged kids live across the street, and my sheep-a-doodle LOVES them. If they are out, I release Mabel from her leash and tell her to go see “the kids.” Off she bounds, bum wagging in utter joy […]
Culture Shock “Therapy” at New Resident Gatherings
Starting in April, Hello, Range! will be hosting “New Iron Ranger Gatherings.” Held at the Hibbing, Virginia and Hoyt Lakes Public Libraries, the monthly meet-ups will feature a light dinner, conversation topic and hands-on activity. The purpose: to create a place for new residents to meet others, connect, and learn about their community and this […]
Sunny and Walking Easy
February 26 and at 5:00 PM it is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Nowhere in my memory have we had this kind of glorious day, and it is clear the community is DELIGHTED. Driving the two mile stretch through town on my way home from work this afternoon, I saw dozens of kids riding their bikes, roller-blades, […]
It’s Official! We have joined Welcoming America!
It’s official! Hello, Range has been accepted into the Welcoming America Rural Welcoming Initiative! The Welcoming Network is a global network of local governments and nonprofits committed to making communities more welcoming. Led by the nonpartisan nonprofit organization, Welcoming America, Hello, Range! will have access to research, technical assistance, webinars, and collaborative programs with other […]
Honoring Dr. MLK
Today, on the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, I attended a walk and rally in honor of Dr. King’s work. Organized by Minnesota North College-Mesabi Equity and Inclusion committee, folks from across the Iron Range braved the -35 degree wind chill to participate. In addition to a commemorative mile walk on the Iron […]
Live from the Iron Range
This winter while creating a reel for Hello, Range!, I bumped into a song by violist Lindsey Stirling. Rated the “highest-ranked female” on Forbes 2015 YouTube Artist List, Stirling played in Hibbing in the mid-2000s during her rise to fame. Her live performance stuck with me. Stirling is classically trained, but she plays violin like […]
Living the (Inspirational) Meme
The view from my window this morning was crystalline, frosty and sparkling. Each tree branch is covered in frost, creating a magical, fairy-like appearance–a beautiful sight. As I sat down with my coffee to peruse my social, I bumped into the inspirational meme featured in the first-half of the image in this post. What struck […]
