Nelda, maybe it was the heading given to my July 11 letter to the editor (Adults should unteach religious teachings) which provoked your response. You did not address the statements in my letter. I respond to your letter of July 17. Your admirable, mostly humanistic selection of biblical “guidelines” are shared by many religions and the nonreligious alike. We probably […]
All aboard at Taconite Harbor
Last week I wrote about the looming closure of the Taconite Harbor Energy Center in Schroeder. I’m still sadly waiting to hear how the impending idling of the plant will affect the many people I know at the plant. I am trying to be hopeful that Minnesota Power will find a way to “re-purpose” the plant. Minnesota Power Vice President […]
Historical Society and Coast Guard remember Petty Officer Brubaker
The Cook County Historical Society hosted a poignant gathering on Monday, July 20, in memory of United States Coast Guard Engineman 1st Class, Keith Brubaker who lost his life in the Grand Marais Harbor on July 11, 1967. After an honor guard from the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a flag ceremony, Historical Society Director Carrie McHugh welcomed those in attendance […]
Correction:
In the July 18 article New hires, new vehicles for Sheriff’s Office, it was reported that the county board approved hiring a public safety technology specialist and the part-time dispatcher. The county board actually approved the job classification for the public safety technology specialist. Sheriff Pat Eliasen will be asking the board to authorize both positions at the July 28 […]
Snatching or Sabbath
Since we got broadband— really, I’m not gloating— our Internet access is amazingly fast. I was telling a friend that we’ve run out of bread since we got hooked up, since it used to take so long. My old Internet search process: Click on Google…put yeast and honey and salt and water in a bowl and mix—go back and find […]
Mary L. McElevey
Mary L. McElevey, age 80, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, July 19, 2015, after fighting a noble battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Mary was born to Nick and Alma Anderson in Two Harbors, Minnesota, on February 18, 1935. She grew up on the shores of Lake Superior as a commercial fisherman’s daughter. Mary graduated from Two Harbors High School […]
Alice Phoebe Muus
Her hand held tenderly by her husband of nearly 67 years, Alice Phoebe Muus, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2015, at the Cook County North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais. Alice was born May 11, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rudolph Ernest and Signe (Bergstrom) Rosain. Music was a big part of Alice’s life. She took piano […]
Busy W.E. Connect Volunteers
West End seniors have been busy volunteering this year. Volunteers were at the Lutsen 99er, at the Tofte Trek making breakfast pizzas, and at the Tofte 4th of July showcased their many talents. Organizing, community building, and fundraising skills helped Birch Grove Foundation survive one of the busiest two weeks of the year! Birch Grove Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Community Celebration […]
