A recent letter regarding military style semi-automatic firearms (specifically the AR-15) deserves some response. He cites his involvement in hunting and shooting. The Second Amendment has nothing to do with hunting or recreational shooting. He states he has a concealed carry permit (which typically pertains to handguns), so apparently he favors self defense. I used to have a concealed carry […]
Vanity
Some might say the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel comes off as one of the more colorful—even bizarre—personalities in the Bible. Consider the unconventional prognosticator’s memorable vision of dry bones coming to life in the valley. It was Ezekiel that “ connected dem dry bones,” if we are to believe the Delta Rhythm Boys who parlayed the freakish event into a […]
Stauber pays a visit to Cook County
Pete Stauber is a tough guy. A former Detroit Red Wings professional hockey player and retired lieutenant from the Duluth Police Department, no one can doubt his toughness, but when it came time to talk about his pro-life stance, his voice quivered a bit. “I am the only candidate tin the field that is pro-life,” the GOP 8th District congressional […]
Leah Phifer endorsed in Congressional District 8
The DFL Environmental Caucus has announced its decision to endorse Leah Phifer for Congress in Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District. “Leah Phifer knows firsthand that the economy of Minnesota’s 8th District is rooted both in the mining and the recreation, tourism and service industries,” said caucus chair, Veda Kanitz. “She understands that strong environmental protections and a 21st century workforce will […]
Watching for spring
Have you noticed how intently we are watching for spring? The melt’s not fast enough, sun not hot enough, soil not soft enough. We want birds from the south, bees from their hives. We draw the line at mosquitoes, but do want warmer weather so birds, bats, and waterfowl, water beetle, and minnows can chow down on them. Our signs […]
Harriet Walsh
Harriet Walsh passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Care Center in Grand Marais. She was 95 years old, just celebrating her birthday with a lovely party with family and friends. She was born in Poland, Maine on March 6, 1923 to Emery and Nettie Hackett. She graduated from Mechanic Falls, Maine, High School in 1940, being […]
Clinton John Helmerson
Clinton John Helmerson passed away on April 7, 2018, from pneumonia while in hospice care in Sarasota, Florida. He was 61 years old and had been residing at the Crossbreeze Care Center Alzheimer’s Memory Care Unit for several years. Clint was born in Duluth on August 27, 1956 to Glenn and Donna Helmerson and grew up in Grand Marais. After […]
