Some fires require a different response from others, and not all fire departments are trained to deal with all fires. At the February 12 Schroeder Township Board meeting, Fire Chief Phil Bonin reported that because of this, his department has asked Minnesota Power to maintain their own fire equipment and crew. Dealing with coal fires requires a different response from […]
Who are you?
If you had to describe yourself in four words, what four words would you choose? Would you state your gender, your race, your marital status, your parenting status, your religious affiliation, your talents, your profession? The answer to the question could tell a lot about what is most important to you and how you see your place in the world. […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoFeb. 28, 2003 Traps have been set out for the two remaining wolves in a mangy wolf pack that has been sighted close to homes and vehicles in Lutsen this winter. “The Fish and Wildlife Service gave me permission to try to capture the remaining wolves in Lutsen,” said Bill Paul, assistant state director for Wildlife Services, an […]
Minneapolis man found dead on cross country ski trail
Cook County Law Enforcement was paged at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, February 23 to respond to a call of a skier found “unresponsive” on a Gunflint Trail cross country ski trail. Dan Bauman, owner of Golden Eagle Lodge, found the skier near Bearskin Lodge, on Logging Camp Road and Beaver Dam Trail, about five kilometers from his resort. A Cook […]
Tragedy in Miami, Florida hits Cook County
A tragedy in Miami, Florida on February 20 has personally touched the family of Gene and Barb Erickson of Grand Marais. On February 20, Gene’s niece Michelle Zuniga, 43, was critically injured in a shooting at the hands of her husband, 45-year-old Carlos Zuniga, who fatally wounded their 11-year-old son Stefan and critically injured their 14-yearold daughter Lauren, according to […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Grand Portage Elders
The Elders enjoyed a wonderful February with heart celebrations that included nutrition, exercise and fun. The ENP had a full house for our Valentine bingo. Everyone won something with Lillian Fisher as the luckiest of players winning several games as well as the cover all. Congratulations Lil! Tess Bailey did a wonderful job sharing ideas on how to have a […]
Care Center thinks spring
Spring is in the air for everyone at the North Shore Care Center—especially with Daylight Saving Time and the first day of spring just around the corner. As we spring forward, the month of March brings the fun of St. Patrick’s Day, indoor gardening projects, and the season of Easter. There will be outings in the community for shopping downtown, […]
Computer classes and more in March
The month of February certainly flew by! February was busy and filled with fun at the Senior Center. A good-sized group enjoyed the Valentine’s Day party, playing Musical Hearts, (similar to Musical Chairs, you just don’t have to get up), followed by Valentine Bingo! In mid February, seniors enjoyed a trip to Cascade Lodge for a delicious lunch in a […]
Spoiled child
I will now admit it to you and to my family….I was a spoiled child. Not in the way you might think. I didn’t get my way when I threw a fit. Between you and me if I had ever thrown a fit I would have had a sore bottom to remind me that there were better ways to express […]