It is about time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful. They were the unsung people not seeking attention but doing their jobs: from poll workers […]
War on terrorism has been a failure
As we memorialize the 20th anniversary of 9/11, it seems appropriate to assess the effect that attack had on American life. The killing of Bin Laden was accomplished, but the damage inflicted on our country is still being felt. The death and injury to many thousands of combatants and non-combatants alike was monumentally tragic. The trillions spent on Homeland Security, […]
Drive through flu shot will be held Thursday, September 23
A drive through flu shot will be held at the Grand Marais Fire Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. Vehicles need to enter on 5th Avenue West. What do you need? Well, bring your insurance card, a check made out to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, or $26 cash. Please wear a face covering, remain in your […]
If a project isn’t carbon neutral, it should not happen
Where to begin? Does one talk about Republican efforts to steal future elections through gerrymandering and voter suppression? What about putting bounties out for pregnant women? In Texas it is theoretically possible to rape a woman and turn her in for 10k. That is some straight up Taliban level messed up Republican party. How do you vote for that and […]
For one and all, to live is to die
Man’s fascination with Death began right around the moment of life. Early man could see the obvious. Death is inevitable. Death plays no favorites – young and old, rich and poor, the well-appointed and the merely shlubby, Death visits us all. To understand Death, early man thought, is to understand life. Why are we here? What is a good life? […]
Meet Krista Olson, the new Early Childhood Coordinator/ECFE teacher and Preschool Screening Coordinator
Please welcome Krista Olson and her family to Cook County. As the new ISD 166 Early Childhood/ECFE teacher and Preschool Screening Coordinator, Krista has a lot on her plate. Below is a bit about her and her family and some of the duties of her job. Q- Where are you from? “I grew up in Nisswa, Minnesota, around the Brainerd […]
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Oddz and Endz (O&E) re-sale store family volunteers! Sharon Eliasen was joined by three generations: daughters Christy Lindell, (Seattle), Karin Bronstein (Israel) and granddaughter Mia Lindell, (San Francisco). They helped by organizing and tidying the store. The store welcomes new volunteers to keep it neat and fully stocked. O&E is a nonprofit 501(3)c offering affordable furniture and household goods. Join […]
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The Tofte firefighters hung this American flag from their ladder truck on 9/1 In honor of the first responders, police and fire fighters that gave their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers in New York City. Some 2,996 people were killed that day. Of those deaths, 400 were police officers and fire fighters.
Borealis Chorale & Orchestra will delay coming together
The much-loved Boreal Chorale & Orchestra Christmas concert will not be held this year. In an open letter to the 100 or so community members who gather to practice and perform in the concert, organizers said, “While we had hoped to be in a safe spot this fall to meet for vocal and instrumental rehearsals in preparation for our annual […]