As a people, believing we are created with the right to pursue happiness, we tend to create organizations and institutions in order to facilitate that pursuit. They may be religious, political, economic, educational, legal, and many other kinds. They are created by us for the good of “we the people.” However, after some time, it often happens that our organizations […]
Bridge will obscure fall view
The other day, I went down to the falls on the Fall River. It certainly is a beautiful waterfall in a very beautiful setting. At the time, construction was ongoing with respect to the trail. They have the woods cleared on both sides of the river. Soon they (the state) will put in their bridge over the river. From the […]
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino announces new reopening date
Previous plans for reopening Grand Portage Lodge and Casino have been modified. Originally scheduled for Monday, June 22, the reopening date has moved one week later to Monday, June 29, 2020. This includes the Casino, Lodge, Island View Dining Room and Antlers Lounge. All will be operating at 50 percent capacity with enhanced health and sanitization protocols in place. New […]
Grand Portage National Monument is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Grand Portage National Monument is increasing recreational access and interpretive services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, Tribal, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to […]
Meet Dean Berglund, candidate for the District 4 Cook County Commissioner seat
Dean Berglund is running for the Cook County Commissioner seat in District 4 Born and raised in Cook County, Dean has been a business owner for more than 36 years. He is the president of the Devil Track Lake Association and also serves on the board of the Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations. He has graciously agreed to share […]
God created the world in six days
But exactly why should I believe in a six-day creation? The answer goes back to my articles last year. It is hinged on the idea that Jesus is who he said he is, based on his historical resurrection. If Jesus is raised from the dead (and there is plenty of evidence to show that he is), then everything he said […]
Steven A. “Stu” Roy Jr.
Steven A. “Stu” Roy Jr., age 30, Ham Lake, died Sunday June 14, 2020, at home. Steve was born February 5, 1990, in Duluth to Steven Roy Sr. and Lynn Caribou. His first four years were in Nett Lake, then he moved to Grand Portage, where he grew up. After high school he went to work as an HVAC technician. […]
County revises travel advisory as businesses reopen
During the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ June 16 meeting designated for “Discussion and Action Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Response,” the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to revise the county’s travel advisory in light of recent changes to StaySafeMN guidelines. The changes, part of phase three of Governor Tim Walz’s StaySafeMN plan, went into effect June 10. Updating the […]
Historical Reflections
“Read into the 90s” is the theme of the February read-aloud program sponsored by the Grand Marais Public Library. Pictured from left to right are Director Linda Chappell and Library Tech Judy Stone.