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Stauber only worsens air pollution with his vote to pass H.R. 1
With every wildfire smoke event we experience it should remind us that this massive air pollution is directly due to burning fossil-fuels turning Canadian and US forests into enormous fire risks. The smoke we all now breathe is directly caused by burning fossil-fuels; it will worsen every year, and increasingly frequent and severe pollution events are now a fact of life for Minnesotans as discussed in the Brainerd Dispatch: https://www. brainerddispatch.com/sports/northland- outdoors/ask-the-master-naturalist- smoky-summer-skies-may-become- our-new-normal We will never stop this problem unless we stop burning fossil fuels. Minnesotans paid $24 Billion in 2024 to import fossil-fuels we burn to power 73% of our state’s economy including oil for transportation fuels, natural gas and coal to power electricity generation and to heat homes and industrial processes. Burning fossil fuels in Minnesota costs 150% of what we spend annually on our K-12 education, contributing to wildfire smoke and air pollution affecting everyone, causing one-in-five Americans with heart and lung disease to die prematurely while increasing healthcare costs for us all.
Grand Marais Library Announces
Power-Up Party
Marriage Applications
July 17, 2025- Kimberly Dawn Hanna, Lutsen, Minnesota, and Milija Scekic, Lutsen, Minnesota.
Rec Park July numbers down, revenue strong for the year
At the August 5 park board meeting, Grand Marais Parks and Rec Director Dave Tersteeg reported that despite mixed weather, with considerable rain at times, the park's revenue remained strong. He noted that the July monthly revenue was practically even compared to 2024, despite a 5 percent rate increase yearto- date, which he considered a dip in occupancy.
Sabrina Bains wins the $10,000 grand prize
The daughter of a local family, Sabrina Bains, was the winner of the Fisherman's Picnic Grand Prize, a moment that the entire community had been eagerly anticipating. The support was overwhelming on Sunday late afternoon when Paulina Backstrom (pictured above) pulled Sabrina's winning ticket from the Lions Club drum filled with raffle tickets. Sabrina, who lives in California, is the daughter of Satinder (Sam) Bains and his wife, the proud owners of the Marathon gas station and the Blue Water Café.
County Administrator Meet & Greet
The Cook County Board of Commissioners is pleased to invite the community to a meet-and-greet reception on Wednesday, August 13, as we welcome new Cook County Administrator, Kristen Trebil-Halbersma.
The 2025 Gunflint Trial Canoe Races raised significant funds for the Gunflint Trail Fire Department
Once again, the annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, a testament to the Gunflint Trails community's spirit and unity, were held at the Gunflint Lodge harbor on the south shore. This year, the event collectively raised more than $20,000 for the Gunflint Trail Fire Department, a remarkable achievement.
2025 Fish Toss Winners
The excitement generated around the Lion’s Club Fish Toss can’t be understated, and the many hundreds of fans that line the sidewalks cheering on the throwers of fish oooh and ahh at the skill of these nimble athletes, appreciating the one and all, hook, line and sinker.