Local artist creates awards for Lake Superior Binational Forum
The Lake Superior Binational Forum recently presented awards to seven American and Canadian recipients of the Environmental Stewardship Awards at a gathering in Superior, Wisconsin. Full Story
Playhouse supports—and is supported by—the community
Did you know that the Grand Marais Playhouse spends most of its production budget at local businesses? Did you know that the Grand Marais Playhouse attracts visitors to Grand Marais specifically to see its productions? Full Story
Operation Family Christmas gearing up
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James (1834- 1916). Full Story
Travel along with Over The Portage, Into History
Author John Henricksson has written an interesting book about eight almost unknown people of the fur trade era history. Full Story
Minnesota awarded grant to help with bat research
Minnesota was one of 30 states that will share a $1,276,088 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the white-nose syndrome project. The state was awarded $17,096, which will be used by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support research, monitor bat populations and detect and respond to white-nose syndrome (WNS) affecting bats. Full Story
Headlight use law explained
There has been some confusion about state law and headlight use, and Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol provided some information about that.
Dickenson said Minnesota does have a law requiring drivers to have their headlights on, however, windshield wipers being on alone does not require headlights to be activated. Full Story
Are You Ready For An Emergency?
Emergencies happen every day, and the more prepared we are with plans, practice and materials, the better we can handle them.
The National Ready Campaign lists four steps for emergency preparedness: Be informed; make a plan; build a kit; and get involved. Full Story
Red Cross seeks local volunteers
In small towns and rural and remote communities, people share the desire and the responsibility to help others in times of need. Most often this is an unplanned response, but there are also several local volunteer groups that train and plan to help others during emergencies.
Consider your local fire departments, rescue squad, ambulance and Salvation Army. Full Story
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