One of the four wolves transferred to Isle Royale has died, reported the National Park Service (NPS). With two older wolves left on the island and as many as 1,600 moose, and after a long, lengthy review of alternatives, the NPS decided to bring as many as 30 wolves to the island to help restore a predatory/ prey balance between […]
Klobuchar, Burr introduce bipartisan legislation to improve the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) by increasing the transparency and ensuring the accountability of its funding program. Since 1991, the Recreational Trails Program has provided funding to states to develop and maintain outdoor recreational trails, allowing millions of Americans and their families to enjoy activities such […]
First Ice
Snow has been falling as fast as the temperature, and this morning we were surprised to see the lake covered in white as far as we could see. Four wheelers and snowmobiles have been leaving tracks in the freshly powdered ditches, and my diesel pickup truck no longer likes to start, winter is upon us. It is always neat to […]
Winter’s here, drive carefully
Despite being fully warned, winter’s arrival always takes us by surprise. Maybe your hose is still out in the yard, frozen into a green stick fifty feet long, or there may be a garden gnome or two looking out from under a hat of snow, wishing he was in the garage with the other garden things. Hopefully, you had your […]
Basketball practice starts, hopes high for a good season
Sixteen players grades 8-12 are out for the girl’s basketball team said coach Kelly Hawsen, who is starting her fourth year as head coach. Joining coach Hawsen this year is Ashley Deschampe, who is taking the reigns over the B-team. Four starters are back from the 2017/2018 team, but coach Hawsen said all starting positions are open for competition. This […]
Self Portrait Fair draws huge attendance at Great Expectations
Great Expectations had its annual Self Portrait Fair on November 6, and more than 200 people attended. “Art work was center stage – and everywhere else – last Tuesday as GES hosted an evening celebrating student self-portraits,” said GES Director Peter James. Children from kindergarten through eighth grade displayed their original works, artist statements, and process notes for families and […]
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A group of middle school and high school kids were out picking up litter and cleaning up in town on Wednesday, November 7 as a way to serve the community and to make money for a planned 2020 trip abroad. North Shore Waste paid the students for their efforts and also paid for them to clean up around their home-based […]
Fire at Isak Hansen’s store in Lutsen
A fire was reported at 7:56 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, in the large storage building, which is located above the main Isak Hansen’s Home and Hardware store, in Lutsen. Both Lutsen and Tofte firefighters were called to the scene, and initially, the Grand Marais fire department was called to assist but wasn’t needed and returned home. Also on the […]
Attempted break-in at Holiday
Someone tried to kick in the heavy glass front door of the Grand Marais Holiday gas station. The incident occurred at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 10. The suspect, who was caught on camera, was wearing blue jeans, a brown jacket and a green hat with a yellow stripe and a pom-pom. He repeatedly kicked the door and tapped […]
Cross country skier injured at Gunflint Hills
Winter’s arrival was a blessing to some, a curse to others. One individual couldn’t wait to don his cross country skis and get out on the new snow that fell on the Gunflint Hills golf course on Friday, November 9. Unfortunately, a bad fall resulted in the skier needing medical assistance. The North Shore Health ambulance was called, but the […]