Rec Park Opens
With the snow now gone in the Grand Marais Recreational Park, the hard-working seasonal staff didn’t waste any time opening the park on May 1. However, there’s lots more to do before the height of the tourist season. A handful of campers are in the park as seasonal staff work to get the grounds ready for a busy summer. Two […]
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Offering Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council has recently started accepting applications for two new grant programs designed to assist the arts and cultural sector recover from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One program will offer operating support for regional nonprofit arts organizations. The second program will provide funding to individual working artists for projects that continue their artistic excellence. […]
Open House and Dedication for Bally Blacksmith Shop Goes Well Despite the Weather
It was cold and rainy on Saturday, April 30, but that didn’t deter a hearty crowd of folks from turning out to celebrate the dedication of the Bally Blacksmith Shop. And stepping into the two buildings that make up the enterprise was like stepping back into time: There were boxes of axes, picaroons, chains of all different weights and sizes, […]
Foster Parents Needed for Kids
May is National Foster Care Month. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking foster parents to partner in caring for children and youth in need. If you are interested in making a difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent. On an average day, there were approximately 8,600 children and young adults in care in 2020, according to […]
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Who, who is looking at who? An adult northern saw-whet owl was busy preparing a nest in this tree when Paul Sundberg took this picture. The northern saw-whet is the smallest of Minnesota’s owls.
Spread the Word, Not the Species
What are aquatic invasive species? At a basic level, aquatic invasive species (AIS) are living things dwelling in water that are not native to Minnesota. The impacts of AIS vary; however, they all cause problems. Some species cause damage to ecosystems, others harm the economy and human health, or all the above. There are many pathways for AIS to be […]
Gary Brumberg
Gary Brumberg passed away, May 4, 2022, at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, Minnesota, where he had resided for nearly 3 years. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Joe and Helga Brumberg on February 28, 1945. His family moved to Brainerd, Minnesota in 1959. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963. He continued his education at […]
Jon P. Kohl
December 16, 1950 - April 6, 2022Dedicated to the “Tall Man of Lutsen.” He devoted his life to his dear wife, Diane, and his children: Bryan, Kristi, and Rebecca. He adored his grandchildren: Drew, Abby, Mason, Dresden, Ori, and Talia. He valued his time with his friends. And he loved observing wildlife and listening to music. He will be missed by all. Memorial to be held […]