Petek wins Lions Club 50-50 raffle
Saying she felt blessed, Grand Marais resident Joyce Petek thankfully accepted the $4,000 check from Grand Marais Lion Bob Spry on Monday, August 3. Petek’s name was picked from the 800 tickets sold for the Sunday, August 2 drawing held in Harbor Park at 5 p.m., the traditional time for the Fisherman’s Picnic drawing. Seven other people were the lucky […]
DEED announces names of businesses that received Small Business Emergency Loans
More than 1,000 loans were made over past several months, starting in April On Friday, July 24, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that 1,020 small businesses throughout Minnesota received a Small Business Emergency Loan, which is different than the more recently announced Small Business Relief Grants. More than $27 million in loans were made from […]
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With a good deal eagerness and some trepidation Mason stuck his hand in the box holding the raffle tickets and drew the winning ticket which belonged to Joyce Petek of Grand Marais. Helping Mason were Grand Marais Lions Mike Ryden, Al Taenzer, and Bob Spry.
Garbage cans bring a new look to the community
Steel barrels once filled with maple syrup, have now been sweetened on the outsides and turned into artfully decorated garbage cans. Seeing is believing. Soon those trash receptacles will be placed around town for all to see, and use, of course. Garbage cans aren’t usually considered attractive unless you are a seagull. Then they are as highly prized and sought […]
Redeeming and preserving grace – Part 1
There is a flow to history and culture, and this flow is rooted in what people think. Subsequently, what people think will determine how they act. As wise old King Solomon put it, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Another prominent individual, known for his philosophical bent, Marcus Aurelius, considered among the most respected emperors in […]
Hospital board extends thanks to employees for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic
We recognize the United States and State of Minnesota are facing an unprecedented time in our history with the COVID-19 pandemic. While at the moment we have few cases in Cook County, we recognize the preparation, planning, and immediate response for this situation has been immense. The Board of Directors of North Shore Health would like to recognize and thank […]
Time for federal funding for cultured-meat research
With coronavirus sweeping the globe, now is the time for Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith to support federal funding for cultured-meat research. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, cultured meat is grown from cells, without slaughtering animals. Besides the obvious benefits to nonhuman welfare, this emerging technology would help prevent pandemics. We’re living through a worldwide crisis […]
A simple thought to think a lot about or not
I’ve always wondered if humans evolved from apes or if apes actually evolved from humans. Apes pollute less, don’t need insurance, houses or vehicles, take better care of their young and elders, manage to live without technology and have had little detrimental effect on the planet they depend on for survival. Bob LaMettry, Grand Marais
Local data driven approach is key to school plans
On July 30, the Executive Council will consider an executive order that directs the Commissioner of Education to implement COVID-19 safety and public health metrics applicable to Minnesota schools for the 2020-21 school year. After reviewing the order and additional guidance issued by the Minnesota Department of Education, Auditor Blaha plans to vote yes on the order. “As a former […]