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One would think that because the Bigfoot creature is so seldom seen that social distancing would not be a priority. Not when they cross into the Paul and Kelly Dahl property. The Dahl’s are both RNs in the Twin Cities and valued members of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Even Bigfoot has to follow the guidelines.
Fisherman’s Picnic festivities canceled
It was a heart-wrenching decision, but with concern about the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Marais Lions Club announced that for the first time that anyone can remember, they were canceling the four-day Fisherman’s Picnic. The decision was made at the Lions’ Tuesday, May 12 meeting. Following the meeting, Secretary Millie Spry said, “We will be looking into doing some virtual […]
Highway 61 roadwork starts Monday, May 18
The sounds of big equipment rumbling about will undoubtedly wake up some folks on Monday, May 18 when KGM begins the long awaited Highway 61 roadwork in Grand Marais. Ed Welch, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Project Engineer said construction would begin on the Broadway Avenue intersection reconstruction. “For that work, traffic will be detoured on a short local […]
CCHS to hold a graduation parade through town
There won’t be the usual high school graduation ceremony this year. Instead, seniors will receive their diplomas in the gym with their parents or guardians, but without the fanfare of a large audience in attendance to watch. Much of the usual graduation “pomp and circumstance” will be dashed due to the coronavirus situation. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be […]
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As part of Operation Resolve, a salute to area hospitals and their staff who have been battling the COVID-19 pandemic, two F16s from the 148th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard fighter unit in Duluth flew over the North Shore Health hospital/care center and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic at approximately 11:08 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Flying low, the precision […]
The importance of touch
As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, “social distancing” has become the buzzword of these abnormal times. And social distancing, the antithesis to human nurturing, has spawned–dare I say it–a repulsive fashion accessory, the face mask, that signals, “Stay away!” Clothing has long served as a useful way to mitigate close contact and unnecessary exposure during past epidemics such […]
Maple Hill Church Memorial Day services cancelled
The Memorial Day services for the Maple Hill Cemetery Church have been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus. Plants at the cemetery need to be protected from frost and need watering often. Artificial flowers should be removed by June 15 so the mower can do his work to make the cemetery beautiful. Come often to honor your loved ones. […]
Service members can qualify for benefits because of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds Minnesota service members to take advantage of the refundable 2016 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone. The 2016 credit expires for most qualifying service members on October 15, 2020. You may qualify for $120 per month or partial month served. Service members have already claimed more than $551,000 in refunds for the […]
More on the Stay At Home order
Just a few points of clarification on Mr. Stevens’ letter to the editor, regarding my own letter the previous week: Although Mr. Stevens characterizes me as “naive”, I am actually quite well-versed in community health. A Licensed Public Health Nurse with over 30 years experience, my letter was trying to explain the very real consequences of not following our state […]