Our Constitution, The Constitution of the United States of 1789, begins with “We the People.” What follows is a development and specification of what is proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence of 1776, which states that it is self evident that all of us are equal and endowed with certain rights. The two documents are basic to the way we […]
Remember and be kind
Everyone who lives on the North Shore realizes what a special place this is. Many of us who live here work two jobs or more to be here, far from the traffic, the lights, the fast pace of metro areas. Every day the backdrop to our lives is the world’s largest freshwater lake and the rugged tree-covered Sawtooth Mountain. It’s […]
Worship on Lake Superior
The last chords of John Markwell’s harmonica drifted into the wind and only the sound of the waves lapping against the rocks remained. For a moment there was a sense of the Holy Spirit’s presence floating amongst the pines and cedars. Another summer of worship on the rocks had come to an end. Zoar Church in Tofte has been hosting […]
Program proposed for kids, county
As an educator, Bill Mittlefehldt worked in some of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago and New York. Following that, he spent 32 years employed at Anoka High School. “You could say I have seen the top and the bottom of America’s educational system,” he said. Mittlefehldt, who has a cabin on the Gunflint Trail, is retired now but he would […]
Pie and ice cream with Gunflint Trail Historical Society
Big decisions awaited several hundred members and guests of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Among those decisions…do I have blueberry or apple rhubarb pie? Or maybe Cherry or even a mixed berry crumble would be better? So many pies, so little time to enjoy them. And then came the ice […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO SEPT. 8, 2006 Members of the Flute Reed Partnership were scrambling all over the Flute Reed River last month, checking it out foot-by-foot to determine where major erosion problems exist. They found a few surprises, among them four large beaver dams that have been built on the river since the Department of Natural Resources did a survey […]
Caribou Lake Property Owners hold annual meeting
The Caribou Lake Property Owners Association (CLPOA) held its annual meeting Saturday, September 3 at the Lutsen Town Hall. Lake quality reports were presented, as well as a Firewise Community report. Commissioner Ginny Storlie gave a county update and other business was conducted. Author and North Shore expert Chel Anderson was the featured speaker. She shared her vast knowledge of […]
Always ready to assist the U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard’s philosophy is Semper Paratus—always ready against all threats and hazards. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, including a few in Cook County, assist the service in fulfilling that mission. Coast Guard Auxiliary member John Ceryes of Grand Marais would like to see that number grow. Ceryes is a great advocate for the Auxiliary, quick to […]