I was asked, recently, “Is the HUB (formerly known as Senior Center) relevant in TODAYS’ citizenry? The quick answer is YES! The pandemic has changed many things we all do, many things we took for granted. During the early part of Covid-19 many citizens were looking for appointments for vaccines. The HUB received countless calls for assistance in making those […]
Canada reopens Remote Area Border Crossing permit program
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) announced it had reopened its Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program. The program resumed on Thursday, July 14. Canoeists in the Boundary Waters who have RABC permits will now be able to enter Quetico Provincial Park without reporting to Canadian border officials. This is great […]
Unemployment Sinks Again to Another All-Time Low: 1.8 percent
Last six months strong for Minnesota employment; Labor force participation rises againThe unemployment rate ticked down two-tenths of a point to 1.8 percent in June 2022 – yet another record low since the metric has been tracked in 1976, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The lowest pre-pandemic unemployment rate was 2.5 percent in early 1999. The unemployment rate decline over-the-month was […]
Historical Reflections
AND THE PARADE GOES MARCHING BY This little girl may have been the youngest parade-goer in Grand Marais on July 4th. Her name is Malorie Schliep and she is three months old. This year’s 4th of July parade attracted a large number of spectators.
Big Tech is steamrolling America’s newspapers
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy. Google and Facebook have a duopoly of the distribution of digital news content, which drives people to their platforms where they make money. […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Ruby’s Pantry West End Ruby’s Pantry […]
Iron Lake: Your perfect summer read is a mystery thriller and it’s free!
Join your fellow Minnesotans by reading William Kent Krueger’s Iron Lake as part of One Book | One Minnesota in July and August. Get your free copy of Iron Lake by going to ebooksmn.org and choosing either the eBook or electronic audiobook. You can participate in a virtual author discussion with William Kent Krueger in a free, live webinar on […]
Pet of the Week
Beautiful Elsie was a water dog, she loved visiting Lake Superior even in the winter. She was comfortable in a kayak with Courtney or Jennifer, but she preferred the canoe. Her all-time favorite boat was the pontoon boat because there was room to roam and snacks available. Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell […]