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  🎁 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

  By Jerry 976 · Posted Just now

  I don't say anything after Christmas is over other than have a nice day......... 
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  Wanna get really pissed off at the Biden administration?

  By Snake · Posted 4 minutes ago

  Get a part time job or something dude... damn.
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  Random Photo Thread

  By Jerr2Star · Posted 4 minutes ago

  The blonde was driving the ford truck, the chevy traverse and the green van were there when I went in.
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  Climate Change - Midwest warming fastest in lower 48

  By AK440 · Posted 4 minutes ago

  Bwahahaha! How many times did they write trails closed in this article?  https://northshorevisitor.com/winter-activities/trail-reports/ winter 2024/25 season   more snow thursday december 20 Thursday, Dec. 19 the south end and inland areas of the North Shore received more snow! Inland lakes are freezing up which means snowmobile trails will start opening after another good dump of snow.  You can cross-country ski midway up the shore, in the Tofte Lutsen area, near Grand Marais and up the Gunflint Trail. Snowshoeing is wide open on public property and you will find snow inland behind the ridge. Lutsen Mountains is open. Photo is from the last snowfall just up the hill from Lake Superior. Filter by CommunityScenic 61 (2)Two Harbors (1)Gooseberry Falls (1)Split Rock / Beaver Bay (1)Silver Bay / Little Marais / Finland (3)Schroeder / Tofte (2)Lutsen (4)Grand Marais (1)Gunflint Trail (5)Northeast to Grand Portage (2) Filter by Trail TypeCross Country Ski (13)Downhill Ski and Snowboard (1)Fat Bike Trails (4)Snowmobile (9)Snowshoe (9) mile 0.0  cj ramstad / north shore state snowmobile trail Open – Last Update: December 5 5-8″ The North Shore State Trail is open. Snow totals are low and bare ground can been seen in places. Expect 8″ of snow from about Two Harrbors northeast.The trail has not been groomed. Expect early season conditions and trees across the trail. Ride with caution. Conditions: poor no current report More Info mile 14.9  korkki nordic trails Closed – Last Update: December 10 Things are freezing up nicely, but not enough snow yet to shovel or groom or open the trails. mile 27.8  two harbors voyageur snowmobile trails Closed – Last Update: December 16 We are having a Trail Work Day Dec 21 – Brushing, clearing, packing and some bridge repairs mile 39.5  gooseberry falls state park ski, snowshoe & snowmobile trails Closed – Last Update: December 15 More Info mile 46.0  split rock lighthouse state park multi-use trail Closed – Last Update: December 15 0-1″ The hiking trails are slippery with ice, please use caution. Cleats and other traction devices are recommended. More Info mile 54.9  silver bay/finland snowmobile trails Closed – Last Update: December 15 Work continues on opening the trails after the tremendous winds we have had lately More Info mile 58.5  tettegouche state park ski, snowshoe & snowmobile trails Closed – Last Update: December 15 More Info mile 58.9  flathorn gegoka ski & fat bike trails Open – Last Update: December 15 8″ Snow Base 31 degrees, snowy granules are coming down, skied 2>1>13>21>20>16>17>3>. Good day for waxless skis but I did fine with red wax. There is a good solid 8-inch base. Trails were nearly complete with setting tracks yesterday until the groomer overheated due to the cooling fan breaking. Hence finishing one side of the double-tracked section and trail sections 1 to 2 to 3 were not able to be tracked. We need more snow in some of the bogs to fill in the dips. The remainder of the trails are in excellent shape for this early-season ski opportunity. Be sure to check out our revised trail map as segments and the trailhead location have changed due to bridges being out of commission due to the mega-storm event. Note: New trailhead at Jensen and Hwy 1 (Flathorn trailhead closed indefinitely due to last summer’s major rain event that washed away 3 of our 4 critical bridges.). mile 80.4  temperance river state park trails Closed – Last Update: December 15 mile 82.5  sugarbush ski & snowshoe trails Open – Last Update: December 20 4-6″ Packed base Depth (Base snow depth on trail): ~4-6″ Snowfall Last 24 Hours: 1″ Snowfall Last 7 Days: 7″ Total Snowfall for the season: 22″ Snowfall Average Depth (Snow depth off trail in the woods): 12″ Powder snow on top of groomed or packed base. 1″ of new powder. Strong winds are blowing it around today, so we are delaying grooming, until the wind dies down. All trails groomed between Dec 14-18 except Hogback Loop which is the only trail not open. More Info mile 90.5  lutsen mountains alpine ski & snowboard Open – Last Update: December 20 24-36″ trail base We are officially opening Moose Mountain! Eagle Mountain will open, followed by Ullr Mountain & Moose Mountain. The Summit Cafe will open at 10 for coffee service & include food after 11. The grand opening of our après ski bar, Lofty Gondola, happens today at 4. Lutsen Mountains’ 2024-2025 season is picking up with more trails opening each day. We can’t wait to see you out there! Here is what is currently open at Lutsen Mountains: Lifts: Raptor Express, Ullr Chair, Flapjack Magic Carpet, Summit Gondola, & Caribou Express Trails:  Short Shot, Upper Koo Koo, Lower Koo Koo, Brule, River Run, Flapjack, Bridge Run & Lower Bridge Run, Lodge Run, Mogen, Ridgeline, Upper Cascade, Moose Glade, Mark’s Run, Middle Meadows, Lower Meadows, Moose Crossing, & Ullr   More Info mile 92.7  lutsen / tofte snowmobile trails Open – Last Update: December 11 6″ base / 18″ off trail Our Groomer has been working hard since Monday, December 9th,2024. All Trails have been cleared of downed trees and compacted with our roller. Some logging is happening on the Beaver Trail. The Lutsen Access trail will be closed again for most of this season until the NEW bridge is set across the Poplar River. The snow base on trails averages 6 inches; up to 18 inches is on the ground off the trail. Early conditions exist, so use caution. mile 99.6  norpine ski & bike trails Open – Last Update: December 14 5-10″ Connector Trail between Cascade Lodge and Ski Hill Road is packed and groomed, but watch for bare spots, same with Lookout Mountain. Pioneer Loop was partially groomedwith access to Derryard trail system. More Info mile 99.8  cascade river state park ski, snowshoe & snowmobile trails Closed – Last Update: December 11 Staff is working on clearing trails after heavy winds once cleared grooming will begin. More Info mile 109.2  pincushion ski, snowshoe & bike trails Open – Last Update: December 20 3-6″    New Snow Last 24Hours: 0.5” New Snow Last 7 days: 1-2″ Off-trail snow depth: 12” Trail Base: 3-6” Surface Conditions: We received a dusting of snow from yesterday’s storm, followed by high winds overnight. Grooming team will assess after winds die down. More Info mile 109.3  gunflint snowmobile trails Open – Last Update: December 20 Unfortunately the much anticipated storm missed us. Not open but here is the  update from Groomers: 1. Everything is brushed (except lower part of Swamper) 2. Rolling: *G Trail to junction X – down to Trestle pine on the X and back *Mid Trail to Gunflint and back Only areas NOT being rolled this week are blueberry, swamper, and gunflint to Sag. (Note: plan on having all trail systems rolled next week). 3. Currently NOT enough snow to officially groom… but we are ready when the snow comes! More Info gunflint mile 6.5  george washington pines ski & snowshoe trail Open – Last Update: December 20 The trail has been packed and skiers have set trails gunflint mile 25.0  central gunflint ski & snowshoe trail system Open – Last Update: December 14 4-5.5″ New Snow Last 48 hours:  0.0” New Snow Last 7 days:  9.25” Trail Base, Staked:  Average 4” – 5.5” Snow in Woods, Staked:  Average 9” -11” Groomed with classic track:  65 km Groomed with skate lane:   75 km Surface Conditions:  Fresh snow Last grooming day:  12-14-24 Total season snowfall:  21.00” Comments: Over 90% of the trail system is groomed with a classic track and skate deck. Less rocky/rugged trails such as Logging Camp, Deer Mouse, Red Pines, Summer Home, Campground Loop, etc. are phenomenal right now – no issues using your good skies. For the majority of the rest of the trails we recommend B-skis as there are a couple of short sections on some of these loops where some dirt is still present from the groomer cleats, i.e., Moose Ridge, Cross Fox, Ridge Run, Upper Beaver Dam. West end logging camp is, as many know, a very rocky trail. Some rocks are still poking through on that section so we’d recommend rock skies if you decide to go around the west end of Flour Lake. We groomed it again yesterday and while it turned out pretty darn good in most places, there are just enough spots where the rogue rock pokes through that we can’t comfortably say, “for sure, take your good skies on it.” Lake crossings are not open yet so feel free to drive between Golden Eagle and Bearskin if you only have good skies with you. As soon as the ice is thick enough to cross with snowmobiles, we will get North-South Link connected. We have some warmish weather today and tomorrow, but nothing too bad. Highs around 33-34 degrees. This time of year, with the short days and cloudy skies, we aren’t too worried about it causing any significant damage to the trail base. Chances of snow start again Wednesday evening through Thursday night. Grooming frequently occurs between the release of new trail reports. For the most up to date grooming information, as well specific trail conditions, please contact Golden Eagle Lodge (218-388-2203) or Bearskin Lodge (218-388-2292). Central Gunflint Ski Pass Required. More Info gunflint mile 28.0  banadad ski trails Open – Last Update: December 17 Saturday and Sunday (12/15 & 12/16/2024) we cleared and packed (many times) the 1st 10k of the trail. We have at least a foot and 1/2 of snow and are waiting the serious freeze this week to settle our packed base. We cleared other sections, from the West End in several miles and other sections in the middle but are seriously hampered by many many downed good size trees. Not sure if whole trail can be fully open this year We are focusing in on doing what we can well. The majority of use is in & out from East End. The other is in & out from West End. Total system skiing is limited so with the many trees down, we have to prioritize around the heavy usage. We’ll keep at it and keep you posted.   Skinny Ski posts when we can groom. Right now it you could ski in 10k for the East but no tracks and we still have lots of alder stubble to clear out.        We need snow to groom and are waiting the forecast but nothing real soon emerging. More Info gunflint mile 41.6  upper gunflint ski & snowshoe trail system Open – Last Update: December 17 The cooler temps and a dusting of snow last night made for good grooming this morning! The following runs are all tracked with classic and skate lanes: Big Pine, Little Pine (lighted trail), Overlook, Rabbit Run, Aspen Alley,River Run, Short Cut, Powerline, and Lower West End. We will be getting out for the rest of the trails this week to have them ready for this weekend! see specific trail updates More Info mile 143.9  grand portage snowmobile trails Closed – Last Update: December 20 mile 150.8  grand portage state park snowshoe trails Closed – Last Update: December 20 More  
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  House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs

  By Snake · Posted 5 minutes ago

  Poor guy.... all those indictments/charges/convictions... what will he ever do? The credibility of the accusers in the allegations against Matt Gaetz has been a significant point of discussion. According to various reports, the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Gaetz's alleged involvement in sex trafficking was closed without charges due to questions about the credibility of the central witnesses. One key witness, Joel Greenberg, a former Seminole County tax collector, pleaded guilty to multiple crimes, including sex trafficking, which significantly undermined his reliability as a witness. Additionally, there were reports that one of the accusers, who was central to the allegations, had a history of fabricating information to target political opponents, further casting doubt on the accusations against Gaetz.   Public sentiment on platforms like X has also highlighted these credibility issues, with users and commentators pointing out the lack of substantiation in the allegations and the questionable motives of some involved.   These factors collectively contributed to the narrative that the accusers lacked credibility, which was a significant reason why no charges were filed against Gaetz.