Lupines in all of their glory growing alongside of the Gunflint Trail
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June 2024
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Despite the rain, runners set records at the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon
BRIAN LARSEN On a cool, drizzly, windat- your-back day, many runners set personal bests (PBs) at the 48th running of Grandma's Marathon held on Saturday, June 22. There were 7,543 finishers- 4,386 men, 3,132 women, and 22 non-binary runners that completed the 26.2 mile Grandma's Marathon.
Pockets of Scattered Blowdown Reported in Portions of the Superior NF & BWCAW
Following the big storm last week the Superior National Forest staff has identified pockets of moderate to high severity wind-damaged vegetation resulting from recent storm activity on the eastern side of the Forest on the Gunflint and Tofte Districts.
Animal Humane Society recommends tips for keeping your pet safe during hot weather
As Minnesotans deal with the heat and humidity this summer, Animal Humane Society is sharing tips for keeping your pets safe, cool, and comfortable: On hot days, leave your pet inside with the air conditioning on. If you are outside with your dog, ensure they have access to plenty of shade and fresh water in a tip-proof bowl.
Wildfire Mitigation, Safety and Preparedness
On Saturday, June 29, the Poplar Lake Area Association (PLAA) is sponsoring a workshop at the Schaap Community Center (7401 Gunflint Trail) as part of their annual meeting. The second half of their meeting, starting at 10:45 a.m., is open to the public.
Fleeting thoughts of manic night and the sustained canvas of deliberate day
The long summer evening ends at dark, and our rough ritual is to do our business, I take my meds, set the alarm, me maybe reading or writing by a battery-operated reading light, Foxy tapped out finally under the bed, Daphne jumps up on the bed and gets snout-to-nose with me, and then me thinking and whispering and listening in the dark.
Wellness
Invasive plants can be quite the contentious topic and we all have our own views and experiences with them. This week, however, I invite you to maybe consider things from a different viewpoint. What if invasive plants are not “bad,” but simply misunderstood? Many of these “invasives” can be used as a food and are medicine for us humans and the earth. How can we even define what is invasive? No matter your final opinion, I hope that maybe this piece can help you to pull the Dandelions with a bit more curiosity and kindness, even if they do not end up on your dinner plate.
REASON
The Show Stopper In the fury to grab our attention and keep it trained on them, folks have turned to superlatives. Now, I’m not saying superlatives are new.
Moving on
Water, water everywhere… In light of recent torrential rains, I’m focusing this column on water— facts, concerns, and actions. I measured 3 inches of rain at our house last Tuesday, and the West End got slammed.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.