There was non-stop activity at the Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp presented by Wood-Mizer and Central Boiler—friendly contests, demonstrations, and there was even some work being done as Lumber Camp organizer Niel Atkinson milled three cords of salvage logs donated by Hedstrom Lumber Company. The logs, trucked to Lumber Camp by Circle H Timber, were milled with the LT40 Wood-Mizer portable... READ MORE >
Although there are no wildfires burning in Cook County, the smell of smoke and reduced air quality continue because of fires burning in Ontario, Canada and in the Kawishiwi District of Superior National Forest. The fire in the Kawishiwi District was detected on July 15 on the southeast corner of Kekebaic Lake, north of the portage into Strup Lake. The... READ MORE >
I didn’t write about the state government shutdown when we were in the midst of the mess. It was just too irritating. I made several trips to the east and west ends of the county during the shutdown, passing the bright orange temporary fencing and traffic cones blocking the entrance to our state parks. How much did the state spend... READ MORE >
A little rain didn’t deter the dozens of Dragon Boat paddlers in the Grand Marais harbor on Saturday, July 30. The paddlers and the crowd along the shore dived under cover during a rain delay of about an hour between race heats but the skies cleared and the racing continued throughout the afternoon. At the end of the day, the... READ MORE >
When people monitoring VHF-FM marine radio channels hear a pan-pan message from the U.S. Coast Guard, they immediately pause to listen carefully. A pan-pan [pronounced ponpon] is the Coast Guard term used to signify an urgent communication—someone nearby could be in trouble. Such was the case at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. As the North Shore Dragon Boat... READ MORE >
Anyone driving through “downtown” Hovland in the last three years has likely seen the activity at the former Flute Reed store and bar and has perhaps wondered what the new owners of the building—Archie and Natasha Kirk—were doing. Inquisitive folks can now stop by to satisfy their curiosity. The building renovations are mostly complete and Natasha is open for business... READ MORE >
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days is coming soon. Starting on Friday, August 12, the sound of the drum will echo from the PowWow grounds, the crack of the bat will be heard at the ball field, and the smell of campfires at the historic encampment will be in the air. There is something for everyone at Grand Portage Rendezvous Days. Visit... READ MORE >
We exist to foster the independence of people who are blind and visually impaired, thereby helping them to realize their full potential as individuals. That is the mission of the Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss and to fulfill that mission the center is coming to Grand Marais to offer a two-part series called Living Well with Vision Loss. According to... READ MORE >
Although an approaching storm meant no gunnel racing at the Wednesday, July 20 Gunflint-Seagull-Sag Canoe Races, the races that did take place were enjoyed by all. As were all the lakeside activities. There was delicious food of course, including the famous Gunflint Trail sloppy joes and fixings. And again this year there were eating contests, with a twist. In addition... READ MORE >
I laughed when I looked back at the Unorganized Territory that I wrote for last year’s Fisherman’s Picnic. Last year at this time I wrote about the ubiquitous seagull and how it is a symbol—albeit a sometimes-annoying symbol—of the North Shore. Little did I know that this Fisherman’s Picnic, the City of Grand Marais would be facing a seagull—and pigeon—problem.... READ MORE >
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