A project that has been more than four years in the works to reduce E.coli in the waters of Agate Bay was voted down at Monday night’s city council meeting. Fully grant funded at $750,000 and readied to be let for bids in order to be completed yet this year, the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District (LCSWCD) had developed the project and received approval by the council several years ago.
At the Grand Marais Park Board's August meeting, Rec Park Manager Dave Tersteeg told the park board that last month's 'good weather also improved the bottom line with strong revenue, up one percent from July 2023. Year-to-date revenue was erroneously reported last month, trending up eight percent as of the end of June. However, we were comparing two different numbers relative to sales tax being included in the totals. A more accurate year-to-date comparison as of the end of July shows a slight dip of one percent between 2024 and 2023.'
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The vegetation management project aims to improve the health and resilience of forests in the Tofte Ranger District The Superior National Forest has completed public engagement and the review process of the second cycle of the Tofte Landscape Project and is preparing to begin implementation. The landscape project is designed to improve the overall health of the forests in the district by improving wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, provide sustainable forest products and more.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 5. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for the deer permit area or special hunt area they declare.
Did you suffer damage to your property because of the recent flooding events? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration offers low interest rates on physical property disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses, and private non-profits in Cook, Itasca, Lake, and St.
KARLA PANKOW, DIRECTOR OF EMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are essential in any healthcare system and are especially vital in rural communities like our own. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding EMS.
The Sacred Sacrum Do you know your sacrum? What is the sacrum, where is it located, and why is it important? The name itself indicates how important the health of your sacrum is to your overall health – “sacrum” and “sacred” share the same root. The shape of the sacrum was an important indicator to our ancestors of the significance (symbolically and physically).
Too Many Tomatoes There’s a lot going on in the world presently. The Olympics just concluded in Paris, which I’m told is in France.
Grand Marais is a dog-friendly place. Corky, The Wonder Beagle (mix), goes with me wherever he is welcome. He enjoys going to the bank, the convenience store, church meetings, the Rec Park, and most everywhere else where food is not served inside. Many places have dog treats waiting for Corky (and others) to come in. He remembers.