U.S. Customs and Border Protection will temporarily suspend operations at Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers nationwide from March 19 until at least May 1, 2020. CBP is taking this precautionary measure to minimize the exposure of CBP personnel and the public to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to this suspension, the Grand Portage NEXUS Workshop scheduled for May 2020 will […]
Jesus knows our sorrow
“Greatly disturbed in spirit and greatly moved, Jesus began to weep.” John 11:33 Jesus’ friend Lazarus falls ill and dies, and Jesus is moved to sorrow. God’s Spirit, the Spirit who is also one with Jesus, stirs Jesus to lament with all those gathered in sorrow at the death. Sisters Martha and Mary, friends, Jesus himself, Jesus is brought to […]
Marjorie V. Grinnell
Marjorie V. Grinnell of Missoula, Montana, and Edina, Minnesota, died March 8, 2020, at age 94. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Volwiler, and her sister, Doris Semler. She is survived by her devoted husband of 73 years, Joseph F. Grinnell; their three children, Stephen (Margaret), Christine (David Burcham) and James (Laura); eight […]
Finding Joy at North Shore Living
During these times of uncertainty in our county, the nation, and the world, the staff at North Shore Living is vigilant in their goal to keep our residents healthy, both in body and mind. As a staff caring for these elders, we respect and admire their resiliency and fortitude to move through this current worldwide crisis. Many of our elders […]
Historical Reflections
A well iced skiff, two heavily clothed fishermen and icy surroundings give some hint to the rigors of commercial fishing on Lake Superior in the dead of winter. Tom Eckel on the left, with his brother Dick Eckel, were ready to push off from their Grand Marais harbor dock.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 3, 2000 North Shore steelhead anglers are catching more fish — and seeing fewer fishermen — than they were in 1990. Minnesota DNR creel census data indicates that steelhead fishing success steadily improved during the ’90s, with a significant boost during the past two years. 50 YEARS AGOJANUARY 8, 1970 The Clarke’s Nutcracker, a western bird species, […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This month marks the 19th anniversary of April designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. While times are changing for all of us, times are especially challenging for individuals who live in abusive homes. Domestic and Sexual Violence agencies across the nation are reporting increased numbers of crisis calls during COVID-19. A driving factor in violence is control. Individuals who abuse […]
Be careful not to get stuck in the spring muck!
In some parts of the world, April showers bring May flowers, but up here, it brings mud. As our snow melts and spring rains appear, more and more of the forest turns to mud. This isn’t entirely a bad thing after a long frozen winter, but there is little doubt that spring is the worst season for our forest roads. […]
Tax season and Coronavirus anxiety produce a prime time for scams
The opportunities for scam artists to con people always increase as tax deadlines approach, but with the general anxiety created by the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, folks are made even more vulnerable to scams this season. Phone call scams can range from someone posing as the IRS, a loved one in legal trouble, the Social Security Administration, an insurance agent, […]
A filing extension and new rules for service of tax petitions in Cook County under COVID-19
On Saturday, March 28, Governor Walz signed legislation extending the time for filing property tax petitions for contesting 2019 value or classification to May 30, 2020. In another move to aid in following social distancing rules recommended by public health experts, Cook County will waive personal service of property tax petitions contesting 2019 value or classification so long as property […]