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Bats and White-Nose Syndrome
The article that mentioned bats and white-nose syndrome in the November 5, 2022, issue presented considerable information about a very serious problem facing bats in North America. At some sites 90%, or more, of wintering bats in a cave die before spring. There is no cure. A number of bat species face a very uncertain future. Hibernating bats occasionally wake […]
Wondering Safer Places?
Many people come to the Minnesota Arrowhead for hunting. Most of the hunting is by long guns, primarily rifles. So, I have wondered—is there support around here for any actions that would reduce the likelihood, and “success” of, mass shootings? How can our Arrowhead and country be safer places. Revolvers, usually six-shot, are already shell limited; forget them for now. […]
North Shore Health update
North Shore Health Care CEO/Director Kimber Wraalstad reports that as of November 10, there have been 1,523 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county since the start of the pandemic. In addition, on October 28, the county was listed in the High Category on the CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker for the first time. Masks are still required at North Shore […]
A new discovery
University of Glasgow, Scotland. 1848. The University Café is filled with Professors eating lunch. William Thompson, 24, sits at a table, his notes spread out in front of him, impatiently waiting for a colleague. Finally, George Williams, 30, joins, sitting across from William. George: I am starving. William: George, you’re not going to believe this! G: What’s the special? Haggis? […]
Heartfelt home recipes
My mom and dad moved to South Haven for the Winter. This has been an excellent opportunity to reconnect with my favorite childhood recipes and my mom’s best treats. Of course, she brought her sourdough starter, so we’ve enjoyed pancakes and waffles almost every weekend and one night for dinner. I’m not sharing the sourdough recipe here. Not because I […]
I.S.D. 166 has first “snow day” of the year
Oh, to be a kid again! Students at I.S.D. 166 got a day off on Tuesday, November 15 because of the impeding weather forecast calling for snow. Notified by email, parents received this message from the school district. “Due to forecasted dangerous travel conditions on Tuesday, November 15th, Cook County Schools will not be running bus routes or serving meals […]
Grand Marais Library flood restoration
Grand Marais Public Library has nearly recovered from the flood damage the facility sustained this spring, but one significant task remains: carpet replacement. The carpet has arrived, and installation is scheduled to begin. The library will be fully closed from Wednesday, November 23 – 27, 2022, and then reopen in stages as each of the areas in the building are […]
Jobos, pronounced “Hobose”
It was definitely an adventure. A Puerto Rico adventure. Jerry and I decided to visit Jobos Beach, a gorgeous surfing spot Ross introduced us to on our last trip to Puerto Rico. We settled in Uma’s open restaurant with coconut mojitos and sea bass ceviche, marveling at the skills of a dozen surfers strewn across the bay. A few teens […]
Oh Ole Night Parade and fireworks
The annual Oh Ole Night holiday parade will start at 5:30 p.m. (Friday, November 29) on Wisconsin Street with two loops around town and end with a rousing finish at Harbor Park for a tree lighting ceremony and some singing. There will be fireworks over the harbor after the tree lighting. To take part in the parade, line up in […]