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Conservation group to hold fundraiser dinner in Grand Marais
Staff reports | August 18, 2012
The North Shore Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will hold its 20th Anniversary Sportsmen’s Banquet on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the American Legion Post 413 in Grand Marais. The event will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. According to Julie Puch, individual membership and dinner tickets are $50.... READ MORE >

Road crash clean-up explained
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
Who is responsible for cleaning up the streets and highways after a crash, especially the vehicle debris? According to the Minnesota State Patrol, if there is a tow truck called to a crash scene, then they are generally responsible for cleaning up the debris. If they inadvertently (or otherwise) leave it, or if there was a crash where no tow... READ MORE >

12th Annual Gitchi-Gami bike ride is Aug. 18
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
The 12th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association (GGTA) North Shore Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, Aug. 18. The family-friendly, recreational bike ride will once again begin and end in Gooseberry Falls State Park, located between Two Harbors and Silver Bay on scenic U.S. Hwy. 61. A 28-mile ride option is entirely on the Gitchi-Gami State Trail (GGST) from Gooseberry... READ MORE >

Law Enforcement seeks information on indecent exposure at Paradise Beach
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office has received multiple complaints of an adult male exposing himself to females in the Paradise Beach area (the Lake Superior shoreline near mile markers 120 and 121, between Colvill and Hovland). The exposure acts have occurred in the presence of adults and children. One of the latest occurred on Wednesday, August 1, reported by... READ MORE >

Forest Service implements Travel Management Plan
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
After more than six years of interagency collaboration, public involvement, and environmental analysis, Kristina Reichenbach of the Superior National Forest (SNF) announced on Wednesday, August 8 SNF is finally ready to implement the Travel Management Plan. The Forest Service states that this will be of significant benefit to “natural resources on the Forest, to wilderness values, and to off-highway vehicle... READ MORE >

Logrolling tradition continues at Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
Perfect weather and more athletes than ever before increased production for the lumberjacks and lumberjills at this year’s Fisherman’s Picnic as herds of spectators made their way through the Lumber Camp presented by Wood-Mizer and Central Boiler. Sprinkles of the cool Lake Superior water were welcome as fans watched eight-time World Champion log roller Jenny Atkinson perform her fancy footwork... READ MORE >

Proper pull-over etiquette
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
Have you ever wondered what you’re supposed to do if you get pulled over by a law enforcement officer? The Minnesota State Patrol says that first of all, you should be paying attention to your surroundings, especially looking in your rear view mirror every three to five seconds so you can be aware of any emergency vehicles approaching. At first... READ MORE >

100-plus tennis players hit the courts for Fisherman’s Picnic tennis tournament
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
A total of 101 tennis players, making up 161 entries in various events, participated in the 36th annual Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament, Aug. 1-5 at the public tennis courts in Grand Marais. Tennis players came from as far away as Florida and Texas to participate in this tournament. The weather wasn’t ideal at times, but the players were able to... READ MORE >

Log sawing excitement at Lumber Camp
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
The big local attraction at the Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp was the Husqvarna and Steve’s Sports sawing dock, which hosted the head-to-head stock chainsaw contest Friday, August 3. The fierce competition of local professionals was run with Husqvarna 372XPs cutting through 20” lathe-turned white pine. Twenty-nine sawyers worked hard to finish in the top 10 for cash prizes. Darren Hudson... READ MORE >

Another marvelous Mid-Trail fire department fundraiser
Staff reports | August 11, 2012
A fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 at Fire Hall 1, 28 miles up the Trail, from 1 to 4 p.m. A flea market, boutique and serving of cake, coffee and lemonade will start at 1 p.m. The live auction will start at 1:30 p.m. with the winning raffle ticket for the... READ MORE >