From recent papers I think two things need follow-up. One, while the recent moose story is a nice feel-good piece with human and wildlife interest the point should be made that interfering with wild animals is not a good idea. Unless a person is qualified and authorized they should leave wildlife alone. Use of anthropomorphism is silly and does not […]
Living on the Range
The economy of the Iron Range is the driving force for new and dangerous mining. I feel it is to our advantage to show an interest and compassion to their plight. The unions and the IRRRB have a stake in perpetuating the mining myth; not looking for solutions. Even our legislators praise the mining jobs and promise to fulfill all […]
Local couple uses the sun’s power for their house
Visiting Don and Gerry Grant’s home feels a bit like being in a tree house. Built into a southern facing slope that looks out over a creek valley, the view brings you eye-level with the old growth red pines that surround the house. Constructed in 2007, their 2,400 sq. ft. home incorporates passive solar design techniques into a round footprint, […]
Blandin Foundation awards broadband grant for youth-run community news website
Blandin Foundation announced that it has awarded five grants totaling $149,000 that assist rural Minnesota communities in advancing high-speed Internet access and use in their communities. Boreal Community Media (BCM) is a nonprofit community organization based in Grand Marais providing affordable Internet access, services and support to organizations, individuals and businesses throughout Cook County. BCM will benefit from grant funding […]
Comments sought on ShokoShoe timber sale
Time is running out to get your comments in about the ShoekoShoe timber sale Environmental Assessment. The last day to submit comments is April 30, 2017. The Environmental Assessment is available on the Superior National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ superior/projects. It is also available upon request at the Gunflint Ranger District Office. Additional information regarding this project can be obtained […]
Walk together, walk with God
Walking makes my heart sing. Some of my earliest memories are walking through the forest or along the sea, up hill or down, across prairie or along a river, at sunrise or sunset, under the stars or in the bright light of day. I listen and learn best when I am walking. It is my deepest discipline of prayer or […]
Barbara Ann (Gilbertsen) Cashman
Loving mother and pianist extraordinaire, Barbara Ann (Gilbertsen) Cashman died peacefully April 11, 2017 surrounded by her children at home in Federal Way, Wash. after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Barbara, 85, was born and raised in Grand Marais, Minnesota, growing up on Maple Hill, then later attending college and graduating with her master’s in music from the University […]
Irene Evelyn Deschampe
Irene Evelyn Deschampe was born on May 13, 1935 in Grand Portage. She passed away on April 9, 2017 at the North Shore Care Center at the age of 81. Irene was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in June 2015. Irene loved to play bingo, spending time with her grandchildren, beading, cross stitch, and visiting with people. She will be remembered […]
Elders teach kids about working in the Sugar Bush
The ENP staff has been busy making plans with Andy Schmidt, the SHIP Gardener extraordinaire to plan this year’s vegetable garden. So many choices but they narrowed it down to salad fixings, squash and herbs. Other veggies will be planted at the larger hoop houses up at Mineral Center. The ENP director and Andy are discussing the future reconstruction of […]