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  • Joined: December 14, 2022
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After Request from Governor Walz, Federal Disaster Declaration Expanded to Include Individual Assistance for Minnesotans Impacted by Flooding

Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesotans in 19 counties working to recover from this year's flooding can now request individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help recover from losses they suffered. The declaration will provide resources to reimburse individuals and communities for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure.

Minnesota DNR announces new scientific and natural area in Cook County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, with help from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Reinvest in Minnesota, recently acquired and designated 25 acres in Cook County as the new Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area. This new SNA has very old and rare geologic and wetland features that provide a unique experience for visitors of any interest.

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.

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.

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”.

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 .

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.