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A bandy-legged Seagull enjoys some tranquility on Lake Superior from its perch on a railing. Temperatures have been above normal this summer along the shore which is great for beach strolling or sitting and enjoying an evening sunset or sunrise.
Creative Economy Collaborative hopes to build on recent community art project
The Creative Economy Collaborative (CEC), arts advisory council to the City of Grand Marais, applied for and received the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC) Rural and Community Art Project Grant to fund the Detour Signage Project. The project included lead artist and former St. Paul City Artist, Amanda Lovelee, collecting short interviews with Cook County residents regarding life detours. Times […]
Bipartisan legislation will provide support to Minnesota veterans caught in the criminal justice system
On Tuesday, August 10, Governor Tim Walz held a ceremonial bill signing at Veterans Memorial Park in Saint Paul to celebrate the Veterans Restorative Justice Act. The bipartisan legislation will provide veterans who are found to have committed criminal offenses as a result of a service-related condition with probation and social services rather than jail time. “Today, I am proud […]
Greenwood Fire rages and Forest Service fights other fires in the area too
With drought conditions, gusting winds, warmer than normal temperatures for this time of year, the Greenwood fire is growing, spreading to over 3,200 acres. The fire started about 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 15 about 15 miles southwest of Isabella near Greenwood Lake in the Superior National Forest. What triggered the blaze is unknown, but by Wednesday, August 18, portions […]
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A black bear takes a rest on a lawn on a hot day. More and more bears are turning up in and around town and near people’s homes as fall draws closer. Bears need to fatten up before winter so they may decide getting a meal from your garbage can is preferable to finding food—which is scarce—in the wild.
The use of power
An interesting item came up for auction last week: A signed written request from Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert B. Taney to President John Tyler. First some context … At fifty-one years of age, Tyler became the tenth President of the United States, following the untimely death of President William Henry Harrison who, on his 32nd day, became the first […]
Thank you from the Son’s Rays
The SON’S RAYS thank you for the gracious welcome, your participation in our Concert and the generous offering that you shared. Our offering that was received Sunday was $1400. The love of Christ will shine through as we share our faith and finance. it will be used in helping the Domestic Abuse Program in Cook County, the Community Library in […]
Support our community
Are you concerned about the decreasing quality of life for Cook County residents? Have you noticed the stress that the employee shortage is putting on our workers and businesses? On our health care agencies and schools? You might already be aware that lack of affordable housing is a big factor. But did you know that there is something you can […]
Buffet in a Box was a big hit at the Fisherman’s Picnic
KUDOS to the members of WISE (Women’s Initiative for Service and Education) for their impressive delivery of 400 take-out Buffet in a Box meals to kick off this year’s Fisherman’s Picnic. The meals were delicious, prepared by teams of both men and women in the Cook County High School Culinary Arts Center. Thanks to the school district for providing this […]