It is heartening to hear local tourism groups talking about working together. It’s something I’ve been hoping would happen for years. From the days when I worked at Arrowhead Electric in Lutsen to my work at the newspaper, I have frequently heard visitors say that it can be difficult to get information for vacation travels. Folks who live in the […]

At Empty Bowls the other night, I looked around and felt moved. Moved by the generosity of members of the community who had paid ten dollars for a bowl of soup; moved by those businesses who had donated soup; moved by the time given by artists to create bowls; moved by the young people who helped serve; moved by the […]

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When I visit the post office to mail packages I have to struggle not to look guilty when they ask, “Does your package contain anything fragile, liquid, perishable, or hazardous?” I personally have not mailed any such items but I must admit I did receive them, twice, from my mother—prior to the 9/11 rule being imposed, of course. Don’t get […]

Thanksgiving is the first celebration of the holiday season and probably my favorite of them all. It is a shared celebration of thankfulness. Being thankful comes easily to children and they yearn for ways to show this precious emotion with others. Including them in helping out with the preparation for the Thanksgiving meal is one easy way to do this. […]

The men and women in blaze orange have been working pretty hard this year. I see trucks parked in the same places every day but very few shots are being fired. With the reduction of tags this season, it could mean that the hunters are being pickier about the kill. The antlerless tags were only sold on a lottery system, […]