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A hungry bull moose beats the heat while fishing for pond weeds. A bull moose can eat 40-60 pounds of food per day.
Edmund (E.J.) Isaac is the new DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor
Edmund (E.J.) Isaac said it was like leaving family when after 12 years, he left his position as a fish and wildlife biologist for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to accept the job as the new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries supervisor position in Grand Marais. E.J. just started his DNR fisheries supervisor job in […]
Hospital to replace Hot Water heaters
Seven-year-old Bock hot water heaters are two years past their “useful life” and need to be replaced, North Shore Hospital Administrator Kimber Wraalstad told the hospital board. Addressing the hospital board at the May meeting, Administrator Kimber Wraalstad told the board that beginning in late 2022 or early 2023, the hospital had been experiencing irregular error codes with the water […]
Big Water Jewelry & Gifts in Lutsen is open and ready for business
Big Water Jewelry & Gifts in Lutsen has a lot to like and a lot to offer. The display cases each have a different theme. The art on the walls and displays laid out on tables are elegant and interesting. It’s a fun store to peruse and shop, and owner/operator Kathryn Hatopp has a wealth of information to share if […]
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Staff at the courthouse recently through a party for David Eckel celebrating David’s 45-year anniversary in the maintenance department. David is known for his tremendous work ethic, good humor, kindness and reliability (he never missed a day going through grade school or high school and nothing’s changed). Congratulations goes out to David for his service to the people of Cook […]
In support of the Grand Marais library
On May 27th, a letter to the editor from Theresa Donovan of Hovland was published. As someone who lives in Hovland, I feel another view is needed. I have lived in Cook County all my life. The Grand Marais Public Library has always been a wonderful resource. I have used the quiet room, the conference room, and study spaces to […]
Dear Editor:
Thank you to everyone who has helped with the First and Second Thrift Store move. We have a community to be proud of. I’m writing on behalf of the board and volunteers of the First & Second Thrift Store, and we’d like to thank a number of individuals and organizations for their support as we plan our move to the […]
Writer asks for acceptance, kindness
This is an open letter to those who choose to spread their hate in our community. Those who steal pride flags, bear misinformation as a weapon, and use religion as a shroud. There is no joy, relief or victory for you on this path. We have always existed. We will always exist. We will continue to love, grow, raise children, […]