“Grand Lakeview” duplex development back before planning commission
Following several visits to the city’s planning commission, the developer of an 8.3-acre parcel near the eastern entrance of Grand Marais finally won approval of a key variance Sept. 3 that allows construction of 11 duplexes. The following week Todd Christiansen’s request for a zero lot line setback was also approved by the city council. The variance allows an exception […]
Wolf trapped and killed in Grand Marais
Reports of several close calls and rumors of at least two more wolf attacks in the last week have had Grand Marais pet owners on edge. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman confirmed those attacks, but added that he hopes the problem is over with the trapping and killing of an apparent problem wolf on Saturday, […]
County seeks change to Clean Water Act language
By a 3-2 vote, the Cook County board voted to support a letter opposing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which would remove “navigable” from the language of the Clean Water Act and could significantly expand federal command of all waters in the country. Commissioner Garry Gamble […]
Considering the Highway 61 corridor
Is the Highway 61 corridor running through Grand Marais serving us well as it is currently designed? How can it be improved for safety, economic opportunity, and as the “front door” to our community? Those questions and many more were the topics of discussion at a public meeting held Thursday, September 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Grand Marais Public […]
Vote for change
Since we as citizens are limited as to what we can say in the paper about candidates, I can only offer this for the upcoming county, state and federal elections this November: Politicians and baby’s diapers need to be changed often and for the same reason. Lloyd GeillingerSchroeder
Gunflint Hills a gem
This past weekend Gunflint Hills Golf Course hosted a best ball tournament. We are so fortunate to have this recreational gem in our county. The fairways and greens are rich in color and provide so much enjoyment for the players. Mike Kunshier and his crew are friendly, welcoming and spend countless hours working on the course. The results of their […]
Make use of a good weed
What do you guys have against tansy weed? When we were kids in Duluth, we’d travel up to Knife River. We and the Kendall and Anderson cousins would make tansy weed huts. Tie the tops together and hang a flashlight. Then at dark we’d go and steal carrots from the neighbors’ gardens. Beat it back to the tansy weed hut […]
Fences close our connection to our natural world
It was once said that “good fences make good neighbors.” When I first moved up here, it was the openness of the people and the community and that close connection to our natural world that captivated me. How many of us can recall the time when we had a moose, bear, deer or any of God’s creatures grace us with […]
Earth Charter and agenda 21 linked
Jerry Hiniker, you can think, I went back in history to find my answers. The Earth Charter contains 16 principles. I believe the underlying philosophy of the charter is pagan—Mother Earth and nature are to be worshiped. It opposes the Judeo-Christian belief that God is separate from his creation and man has dominion over the Earth. Just as the American […]