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A red fox looks to be on the hunt as it makes its way through sugar snow. During the winter the red fox grows a thick tail that it wraps around its body to keep warm in the cold. A fox will also grow thick fur on its paws. This help to insulate them from the snow and it also […]
Called to the Wild will feature Erik Simula on December 21
Erik Simula grew up in the small city of Duluth, Minnesota but he dreamed of being a wilderness guide. When he was seventeen, Erik moved to Ely, Minnesota and, working with Outward Bound, took a big step towards fulfilling that dream. One of his tasks was working with sled dogs. Erik immediately found a new passion. In 1986, Erik was […]
What came after the 1854 Treaty was signed?
This final piece in a three-part series explores what has happened since the Ojibwe people and U.S. government negotiated and signed the 1854 Treaty at La Pointe. There are many aspects of the treaty, but the article that has garnered the most attention states that the tribes can continue hunting and fishing on the ceded territory. These rights haven’t always […]
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A bobcat peers intently from the brush. Known as elusive and nocturnal, these beautiful cats are hard to spot in the wild.
Thanks to those who made Santa’s Workshop a success
How do you measure success? Girl Scout 4112 has one answer and that is by the number of smiling excited children (and we hope adults too) that came through Santa’s Workshop this weekend. We had elves (Winifred Walters, Lily and Leah Belmore, Mali Shields, Mia Arnold, Becky Frost) who had the best task of helping little shoppers find just the […]
Writer thanks local volunteers for their service
A big thank-you to the fantastic volunteers in Grand Marais! In every area of assignment, every volunteer has exhibited spirit, helpfulness, and encouragement rarely seen in the business of today. Please know, volunteers, it is noticed and appreciated. My hero of the month is Jim Wiinanen, who shows true grit and quality of character. Thanks to each and every volunteer […]
What about climate change?
As congress rolls out its $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure funding, what effect will it have on climate change? The amount of fossil fuel burned for the production of cement, crushing of aggregate, manufacturing of steel reinforcement and that supplied for transportation of these materials will be monumental. The amount of emissions created by construction equipment rebuilding the highways, bridges and […]
Small Requests grows
A husband-and-wife team noted for their efforts to help those less fortunate began Small Requests, a way to help those in need, and from that small beginning, other folks have chipped in to fill a gap. But how did it come about? “Small Requests was born when the first stimulus check arrived in the mail,” said Donna Lunke, who, with […]
Government websites
Government websites aim to provide useful, timely, and up to date information. Typical information found on government websites range from organizational values and mission statements to press releases and news stories. In addition to providing accurate and timely information, good government websites also make it easier to obtain services. Increasingly, an organization’s ability to provide valuable information and services to […]