The approaching fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. It’s important for anglers to take a few minutes for invasive species prevention every time a boat comes out of the water. Maj. Shane Kirlin, DNR operations manager, reminds boaters that prevention […]
Golf: Not for Rob’s Tulip
Dissed by a Tulip! I reached a low point when Rob Perez’ talking tulip gave the back of its stem to my summer game. But we soldier on in the face of floral Naysayers who dare not pick up the glove. Having gone near stir-crazy from Covid isolation, I decided to get some exercise, check out our local muni golf […]
DNR Warns the Public of Flooding and Dangerous High-Water Conditions Along North Shore
Severe storms have caused closure of multiple trails, roads, bridges and campgrounds.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning visitors to the North Shore of hazardous conditions caused by recent storms. Many tributaries to Lake Superior are breaching trails, roads and bridges and have resulted in closures to portions of state parks and trails in the area. The majority of state parks along the North Shore are experiencing flooding. The public […]
North House Listening Session Update
After withdrawing the request to the City of Grand Marais for a variance, North House put its campus plans on pause to host a month of listening sessions. This included hosting six public meetings, engaging in many other conversations, and receiving several letters and phone messages. While several conversations are still underway, North House is pleased to share with the […]
Dogs and Pedagogues
In the skinning of a deer, there is no need to take the cape with the hide. The cape refers to the skin and fur of the head and neck. In fowl and poultry, it refers to the shoulder feathers. For big bucks, memorable bucks of remarkable heft or antler mass which are to be mounted and hung on the […]
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Local Law Enforcement Wives created goodie bags, and rallied donations from local businesses. Treat bags include donations from: North Shore Health Care Foundation, Superior Cookie Co., Fisherman’s Daughter, Gunflint Mercantile, Subway, Dairy Queen and Raven Rock at Skyport Lodge. Throughout the week food will be brought in each day! K9 Eddy even got his own treat bag! Thank you to […]
Demoralized?
I hate to admit this, but I feel like the world is closing in. There’s just TOO much bad news! On my morning walk the other day I felt so demoralized that I had to counsel myself to focus on the pines towering beside the road and appreciate the magnificent world I live in. It helped for a few minutes, […]