The Grand Marais City Council held a long meeting on May 12 but worked through quite a few issues during their session. Zoning requests Council approved a conditional use permit to modify the existing Bally House bed and breakfast into five small apartments for workforce housing. The property is owned by Sandra Paddock and Thomas Kintop. Councilor Michael Gary said […]
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The Algonquin’s had it right when they named moose “mooswa”, which means twig eater. Besides twigs moose graze on leaves, grass, buds of trees, pinecones, and water plants, diving down more than 16 feet to get to the plants. An adult moose can eat 40 to 60 pounds of food each day in the spring, summer, and fall. A moose […]
Anglers can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. It’s important for anglers to take a few minutes for invasive species prevention every time a boat comes out of the water. Maj. Shane Kirlin, DNR operations manager, said that’s true whether or not an enforcement officer or […]
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Grand Portage Health Services and North Shore Health continue safety protocols per CDC guidelines
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC), Grand Portage Health Service (GPHS) and North Shore Health (NSH) announced that their facilities will continue mask requirements and entrance point screening. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised the interim public health recommendations to state that fully vaccinated individuals can forego masks and social distancing in many settings. However, healthcare facilities […]