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  • Joined: December 14, 2022
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Writer explains why he backs Kamala Harris for President

A Republican friend asked, “How can you be 100% behind Biden last week and now be 100% behind Harris this week?” At first this question confused me, but I think the answer lies with that for many Republicans the choice of which candidate to vote for is based on the appeal of the one person who most boldly “takes strong and loud positions against those that believe differently than the voter” and most aggressively “advocates actions or threats to others that are threatening to the voter’s held values and concerns”. Maybe they seek someone to speak loudly and act aggressively addressing their fears, values and concerns. I can understand that, when I was a lot younger, I decided based on who I thought was the “best person”.

As I See It

Project 2025 is a 900+ page thorough blueprint by the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation and a coalition of conservative groups for how in the first 180 days of a Trump administration they plan to fundamentally change our government and country by extending the powers of the executive branch and giving the president the powers of an autocrat. With such a plan the president can then issue orders that will take away the American values of: rule of law, separation of church and state and civil rights while slashing Medicare, social security, and veterans’ benefits.

Weekly Weather

Date High Low Precipitation July 16 75.2 55.0 Rain 0.06 July 17 72.3 54.0 0 0.00 July 18 76.1 55.2 0 0.00 July 19 77.7 55.8 0 0.00 July 20 75.9 57.4 0 0.00 July 21 73.0 53.6 0 0.00 July 22 64.4 52.3 Rain 0.21 From Joseph & Mary Routh, Hovland July 16 74 July 17 72 July 18 75 July 19 75 July 20 77 July 21 71 July 22 65 55 Rain 0.04 54 0 0.00 54 0 0.00 54 0 0.00 54 0 0.00 52 0 0.00 51 Rain 0.29 From James Block, Seagull Lake July 16 70 52 Rain 0.57 July 17 69 49 Rain 0.16 July 18 78 54 0 0.00 July 19 81 52 0 0.00 July 20 79 58 0 0.00 July 21 82 49 Rain 0.46 July 22 70 53 Rain 0.01 Cook County Readers, if you are interested in providing weather data to the newspaper each week, please call Brian Larsen at (218) 387-9100, or email ccnh@boreal.org .

Historical Reflections

10 YEARS AGO * A small group of Elders enjoyed a walk to High Falls with pie and coffee at the Lodge on this month’s “Rez Ride.” Way to go to get your Wisdom Steps done! * How did the Grand Marais Lions Club promote the annual Lion’s Fisherman’s Picnic in 1968? By bringing a real lion to town. The lion’s name is Caesar, who is only ten months old and weighs 140 pounds.

There’s going to be a parade!

Time to sign up for the Fisherman’s Picnic parade on Aug 64h. Parade starts at 1 pm. Help us out and register ahead of time. Email gmlionsclub@gmail.com or call 218-370-1602. Provide Name of entry, contact person’s name and email address or phone number. Also, type of entry float, marching, vehicle, music etc. You will get a reply back with confirmation.

The 12th annual Water Festival draws friendly crowds

Grand Marais Harbor was a vibrant scene last weekend, as the 12th annual North Shore Water Festival, hosted by Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, drew a diverse crowd of water sports enthusiasts. Despite the occasional thunder and rain on Saturday, the event was a success, attracting a good turnout of people eager to try their hand at kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing.

Commissioners set timeline for Public Hearings to discuss a Cannabis Ordinance

Commissioners approved setting a public hearing to consider the Cook County ordinance 66: An Ordinance to Regulate Cannabis Business and Underage Cannabis Possession on August 6 in the commissioners room at 1 p.m. and August 12 in Grand Marais from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) (this is dependent upon the ACA being available) and August 13, at the commissioner’s regular meeting at 8:30 a.m., where the board may vote on the ordinance if it feels ready. Through that week, commissioners will accept online comments or emails from the public via a dedicated platform that they can use to help set the ordinance.