Unorganized Territory
Sausage stuffing at the Capitol
As the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate prepare to return to Washington in mid-January, I am preparing for the worst. I was completely, thoroughly disgusted with the behavior of the U.S. Senate as the pre-Christmas session wound down. Full Story
Spiritual reflections
A Fresh Start
Much of the power of Christmas and Epiphany lies in their capacity to offer us a fresh start. Full Story
Historical Reflections
This 1997 photo from the Cook County Historical Society is of Conservation Officer Connie Tikkala checking fishing licenses at West Bearskin. Publisher Deidre Kettunen had hers! Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago ยท
Jan. 10, 2000
• A long-standing agreement between the Grand Marais Rec Park and area churches came under scrutiny last week when the Park Board began discussion aimed at forging a long-term policy. Full Story
OVER THE HILL
Farewell 2009
No, I wasn’t whooping and hollering and kissing when the New Year arrived. I was peacefully snoring, snug in my warm bed. I forgot to watch the Rose Parade and the thought of making resolutions never crossed my mind. Full Story
Backstage Buzz
Working together in One-Act
Wandering into the Grand Marais Playhouse one Tuesday afternoon, I sat down and ended up laughing myself silly! High school students were on the stage speaking “gibberish.” Gibberish? A language of its own—a way of communicating with sounds, voice inflections and one’s body. Full Story
SCHOOL MUSINGS
School finances are like oatmeal
Some folks say school finance is complicated. I’m not so sure. Complex and confusing, yes, but with a little effort and good questions it is understandable.
School finance is a bit like oatmeal. Some people love it, others not so much. It is mushy, unpredictable, sometimes bland and sometimes sweet. There’s little, if any, uniformity and of course it is sticky! Full Story
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