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Cascade River was laced in ice and snow as winter appeared in the Northland early this last week. Some places in the county purportedly had more than half a foot of snow blanketing the ground. With more snow and cold predicted in the upcoming ten day forecast, it looks like winter is here for the duration.
Kayaker rescued on Devil Track Lake
What started out as an attempt to rescue a runaway fishing boat almost ended in disaster for Troy Batchelor. And if not for the quick work of neighbors and law enforcement, it very well could have ended much differently for the 53-year-old Parker, Colorado, man. When a neighbor told Batchelor, the owner of Devil Track cabins, that his fishing boat […]
Grand Marais mayoral candidates make their case to voters
Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith Decoux is facing some competition this upcoming election from City Councilor Kelly Swearingen. Both were kind enough to answer some questions posed by the newspaper. Below are their responses to those questions. Q- As an introduction, please tell us a little bit about yourself: where you grew up, your education, hobbies, interests, what you do […]
Violence Prevention Center to hold second Art of Healing event
The Violence Prevention Center (VPC) is proud to announce its second Art of Healing event to be held in January 2021 at the Johnson Heritage Post art gallery in Grand Marais. Our first Art of Healing event could not have been possible without so many artists generously sharing their artwork and a part of their story with our community. If […]
Transition of Oral Health Task Force to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic ensures sustainability
The Oral Health Task Force (OHTF), an incubator program of the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF), has found a permanent home with the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. The groups began exploring the transition earlier this year to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability in the community. The transition is now officially complete. The unique locally-grown Oral Health Task Force provides oral […]
Say No to Trump!
Most Americans, likely even Democrats, would agree with the Republican party platform. Our constitution is most valued for an individual’s rights to be preserved and protected. If people are the stewards of the government, then why not respect the government? If to “take back our country” means reduced government, a return to times when forests, waters, and minerals were harvested […]
What the Republican Party used to stand for
I’m writing in response to Mary Petz’s editorial of October 10, 2020, in which she sets out the lofty ideals of the Republican Party that bear no relationship to our current leadership. I quote from the former GOP Chairman: “To pledge allegiance to a political party, void of principal or honor, is an empty oath that will not serve country […]
Littering: Thailand vs. USA
With complete respect to Carolyn Blood and all the wonderful people of Thailand, the October 17 letter to the editor, “Idea to help people clean up their garbage”, became my chuckle du jour. As a former full-time and current half-time resident of Thailand, let me assure you that Thailand is probably NOT the best lead to take when it comes […]
Leaders need to model good behavior
I am a retired schoolteacher. In my last teaching position, I was an Early Childhood Family Educator and preschool teacher with a public school district. At this level especially, learning positive social skills is very important. Along with their parents and my fellow teachers, we helped teach children to interact with each other in a respectful manner by telling them […]