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While some have said fishing has been slow as of late, this eagle has proof that if you know what you’re doing, fishing is great!
Public hearing for possible sale of lots at the Cedar Grove Business Park
There will be a public hearing on August 5 at 4 p.m. in the Grand Marais City Council Chambers for the sale of vacant lands located in the Cedar Grove Business Park, and depending on what happens, Cook County might be getting a commercial laundry service. The North Shore Laundry Holding Company LLC has offered to buy three lots in […]
Red Flag warning issued
With extreme fire risk conditions in north-central and northeast Minnesota, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the following counties: Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods and St. Louis. A Red Flag Warning means the area is experiencing critical weather conditions that are ideal for wildfire, including strong winds and low […]
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Many small twigs and branches go into making a lodge for a family of beavers. This hard-working beaver was busy working on the family estate near the Coast Guard station in the Grand Marais harbor.
Loggers Relief Act secures $200 million to help loggers and timber haulers
Good news for loggers and timber haulers whose business was hurt by the economic downfall of the coronavirus pandemic, $200 million is now available through funding secured through the (S.4233) Loggers Relief Act. The funding was okayed in a December 2020 COVID-19 relief package, but distribution was delayed. The bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make payments to […]
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A cow moose and her adorable twins were out for a stroll on one of the back roads, recently. While moose numbers haven’t returned anywhere close to their 2006 numbers, moose can be found and photographed if you have the patience and time to look for them.
Public Opinion and Government
By its very nature, the political process motivates citizens to form opinions on a number of issues. Almost any matter has the potential to become a “hot potato” if a significant number of people—or the government itself—wish to make it one. Whether public opinion is regarded as a constructive or a destructive force in a “free” republic, there are few […]
Might be time to buy stock in herbicide companies
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has awarded $95,000 in grant funds for 2021 to combat some 48 plants they list as noxious weeds. Cook County Soil and Water will receive their cut $5,000 to manage invasive species along the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway, over the next year. Since protecting our county’s ‘soil and water’ is the mission of CCSW, doesn’t […]
Writer thanks city council for its stance on preventing youth from using tobacco products
On behalf of the Cook County Local Mental Health Advisory Council and the Cook County Public Health and Human Services Advisory Council, I thank the Grand Marais City Council for its support in working towards preventing youth from using commercial tobacco products. In the City Council Meeting on July 14, the City Councilors were very supportive of streamlining the license […]