Jeremy Ridlbauer, compiler of results for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count reports that although the “human participation” was good on Saturday, December 20 was a slow day of birding. Bird numbers were affected by both the previous cold snaps and winds the weeks before the count day, along with last year’s late winter hindering migration. However, Ridlbauer said, “We did […]
Priceless gifts
She was a Norwegian farmer and her butter was more precious than gold. People said her cows loved her and gave her the very best cream that became the best butter when she churned it. But she did not stop with the churning, she fashioned it into beautiful sculptures. Firm yet soft, delicate and deep, the flavor made everything it […]
New Beginnings
His Royal Highness Sir Craig Edward Georg and Lady Crystal Marie Deem exchanged vows to become the Duke and Duchess of Largo, in what Craig’s own mother described as the most opulent, most anticipated wedding event of 2014. The nuptials took place at the NOVA 535 Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Florida on October 27. Crystal was attended by Maid of […]
Rev. Ashcroft awarded prestigious Lilly Endowment grant
Christian Theological Seminary, in its role of administering the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program, has awarded grants to 140 congregations located in 36 states to enable their pastors to step away from daily responsibilities for a period of reflection and renewal. Among those pastors is the Rev. Mary Ellen Ashcroft of Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church in Grand […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoDec. 24, 2004 The chairman of the Safe Harbor Advisory Committee told Grand Marais city councilors Tuesday that the group’s preferred option for the siting of a safe harbor has been rejected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Dick Powell said the unexpected news effectively sends the process back to the drawing board, and it is likely […]
Warm wishes for the holidays with Senior Connect West
The Senior Connect West Christmas Party warmed the bellies of 20 people on Dec. 17. Santa’s little helper, Nancy Christenson, delivered the good news that everyone’s meal was courtesy of Grand Marais State Bank. Pam McDougall won a $100 Visa gift card in the Autumn Community Center incentive program. Over 140 participants took surveys, volunteered and attended events making them […]
Grand Portage’s Bill Myers chosen for leadership program
William “Bill” Myers of Grand Portage is among 31 leaders from 14 Native nations who make up the Sixth Cohort of Native Nation Rebuilders. The Native Nation Rebuilders Program supports emerging and existing Native leaders to build their leadership skills and nation-building knowledge so they can help tribal leaders exercise and strengthen sovereignty. The Bush Foundation created the Native Nation […]
Body scan
Take a moment to notice the physical sensations in your body. Start by focusing on the top of your head and gradually move that focus down through your forehead, jaw, cheeks, back of the head, through the neck, and ending at your shoulders. Take a nice inhale through your nose and exhale out through your mouth while continuing to focus […]