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IRONWOOD - Local residents braved chilly winds and snowy conditions to kick off the holidays on Wednesday night, with a tree lighting at Depot Park in downtown Ironwood. The event was the start of the 20th annual Jack Frost Festival, and about 30 residents attended the event. "This was totally Ironwood dedication, with these people coming to this event," Mary Hampston, festival planning committee member, said. The audience listened to Christmas carols sung by the Select Children's Choir,...
EAGAN, Minn. — Dr. H. Eugene Karjala, 81, of Lilydale, passed away on Nov. 18, 2014, in Clare Bridge of Eagan. As a career educator, he directed bands and choirs in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Germany and was on the faculty at Ball State University School of Music for 24 years. In retirement he was active in the Finnish American community, serving on both the FACA and Salolampi boards. In 2007 he was named one of the University of Minnesota CLA’s Alumni of Notable Achievement. Survivors include his wife, Beth; aunt, Katherine Kar...