2019 Fisherman’s Picnic wraps up
The 2019 Fisherman’s Picnic will be remembered for many things, not the least some rain that appeared in torrents for moments here and there. Still, a little water only sent people scattering for cover until it stopped, then the warm temperatures and emerging sunshine brought them quickly back to the many activities, most of which were contests that involved members […]
Kathleen Johnson and Emma Bradley are Grand Marais Lions Club Citizens of the Year
Each year the Lions Club requests nominees for either one or both of these awards based on the nominee’s volunteer and community service as well as their affiliation with nonprofits, community organizations and outreach. We also request the nominator to share a personal experience or thought regarding why they feel this nominee should be awarded and will the nominator be […]
Clinic deploys groundbreaking opioid use disorder treatment
On Tuesday, July 30, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announced details of a medication assisted treatment program, which assists patients struggling with opioid use disorder. Opioid abuse has been called a national health emergency by the Centers of Disease Control with an average of 130 Americans dying each day from opioid overdoses. “The community should credit Sawtooth Mountain Clinic doctors Kurt Farchmin, […]
Court of appeals blocks Polymet’s wastewater permit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals blocked Polymet Mining’s wastewater permit on Tuesday, August 6, citing evidence of “irregularities” between the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials. The court alleged concerns by EPA scientists to MPCA that Polymet’s 479-page wastewater permit might violate the Clean Water Act, and those concerns were suppressed. After reviewing […]
Kids getting a kick out of Student Technology Boot Camp
Joan Bernard was putting 10 junior high and high school computer technology students through their paces last Tuesday, August 6, at Cook County Higher Education. “Shut your computer games off. Lunch is over,” she said. Twice. The second time with emphasis. The games clicked off and spreadsheets appeared on the kids’ computer screens. Tristan Surbaugh, who is going into ninth […]
Cook County nonprofits receive $20,000 in grants
The Cook County Community Fund has announced eight grants totaling $20,000 to local nonprofits for community-based improvements and projects proposed during the fund’s most recent grant round. The organizations that received grants, their funding levels and projects are: Care Partners of Cook County, $3,500 for Mindfulness for Caregivers, an eight-week program that supports dementia patient caregivers. Grand Marais Arts Inc., […]
New paddle routes map for Voyageurs National Park
In collaboration with National Geographic, Voyageurs National Park has designed a map specifically geared toward visitors who travel the park by canoe or kayak. These topographic maps feature recommended paddle routes along the shorelines of Voyageurs National Park, divided into labeled sections. Each section has a brief route description that includes highlights one can expect to see while paddling, as […]
Tax benefits for veterans available
May was Military Appreciation Month, and as part of the celebration, some information became available that may affect veterans in a positive way. Did you know there is a property tax exclusion for veterans with a disability? You may qualify if all of the following are true: . You are an honorably discharged veteran. . You have a service-connected disability […]
Attorney General Ellison announces new Wage Theft Unit
On the day (July 15) that Governor Tim Walz ceremonially signed Minnesota’s new law to fight wage theft — the strongest law of its kind in the country — Minnesota Attorney General Ellison announced that his office has formed a new Wage Theft Unit dedicated to investigating and enforcing cases of wage theft. “The promise of America is that if […]