Unorganized Territory
No simple solution for sound
The city of Grand Marais has been discussing and debating an ordinance to end neighborhood conflict over outdoor musical performances for several years. The matter seems to arise every summer as the weather warms and local establishments provide entertainment for customers on decks and patios. Full Story
THE GOOD NEWS
The time is now
The billboard stood unceremoniously among the Jerseys and meadow grass in a Wisconsin cow pasture, boldly proclaiming its message. On the left was a 15-foot line graph, in red and in rapid decline, captioned: Investments, Stocks, and Bonds. To the right, a 15-foot high portrait of Wisconsin serenity, a lakeshore emblazoned with the words, "Wisconsin Real Estate. Full Story
Historical Reflections
Remembering Tempest Powell Benson
With the passing of Irv Benson and the transfer of his five-acre resort, an era has come to an end for the family of Tempest Powell Benson. Barbara Hoffman submitted the following photo and memories of her grandmother. I was awakened this morning by a phone call from my Mom, Betty Skoog. She informed me that Irv Benson had passed away. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · June 28, 1999 • According to local translator maintenance technician Duane Ege, KBJR is back, but not at full power. TheNBC affiliate from Duluth was knocked off the air after a plague of problems including a recent fire and the Easter ice storm. Full Story
OVER THE HILL
With Apologies to Red Skelton
I lifted the lid of the storage box labeled Fourth of July. Mr. Magoo (my pug) poked his nose over the edge to see if any food crumbs might be there. No food—just American flags; red white and blue candles; and a stars and stripes quilt hanging. I was setting out my Independence Day decorations. Full Story
Coach's Corner
A new mix of Vikings
For the past month, the core members of the Cook County boys' basketball team have been traveling to the University of Wisconsin-Superior to compete in a summer basketball league. Each Sunday, the Vikings go down and compete in two games against other Northeastern Minnesota and Wisconsin schools. 22 schools in total are in the league. Full Story
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