The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) “powers” our energy savings!

On August 16th, 2022, President Biden signed the IRA into law; this landmark legislation creates a much better future for all Americans and our planet! The IRA supercharges the 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, making critically important investments in America through upgrading our aging infrastructure, re-shoring our high-tech industry manufacturing, and investing in our clean energy economy. These laws focused on creating sustainable, union-based, prevailing- wage American jobs and apprenticeships, supporting the future of our families and communities.

Historical Reflection

20 YEARS AGO AUGUST 15, 2003 v Joan and Bill Koski, the campground hosts at Crescent Lake Campground, saw a cougar on Forest Road 170, also known as the Grade. The cougar was in no hurry, so they got a good look at it.

Nirmala Rajasekar – Carnatic Music: The Classical Music of South India

Nirmala Rajasekar is one of the premier Saraswathi veena players in the world today. A dynamic and vibrant musician, she has performed in many leading venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall and the United Nations. An established vocalist and wellknown composer, Nirmala is seen internationally as a “Carnatic Ambassador” and leader in forging new paths on the Saraswathi veena. She will be in Grand Marais on September 23 performing at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA).

Weekly Weather

Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 Aug 8 77.9 56.8 0.34 0 Aug 9 75.7 52.0 0.00 0 Aug 10 69.3 53.6 0.00 0 Aug 11 59.7 53.2 0.54 0 Aug 12 70.2 52.0 0.17 0 Aug 13 68.5 50.2 0.00 0 Aug 14 73.2 52.0 0.00 0 Drought update: In May, we received 0.81 Inches of rain, which is 2.01 Inches below our normal May rainfall of 2.82 Inches. In June, we received 2.34 Inches of rain, which is 1.19 Inches below our normal June rainfall of 3.53 Inches.

“Buffet in a Box” sales best yet!

The 3rd annual WISE “Buffet in a Box” was the best yet! In addition to raising funds for our local schools and non-profit organizations, benevolent sponsors donated these traditional North Shore meals to feed Law Enforcement staff, Care Center staff, and seniors in the Meals on Wheels program.

IRRRB awards $7.4 million in economic development funding

On Wednesday, August 9, the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board awarded approximately $3.1 million in loans, $3 million in infrastructure grants, $700,000 in trails grants and $630,000 in higher education grants were approved to advance projects in northeastern Minnesota. Agency total investment for all projects combined is approximately $7.4 million. Total project investment is approximately $87 million. The projects are expected to increase the regional tax base, retain and create new jobs, provide essential services, increase the housing inventory, expand outdoor recreation and enhance higher education. The loans are anticipated to impact 178 jobs. The infrastructure projects are projected to impact 22 jobs and create 169 construction jobs.

CONNECTIONS

What is Firewise? Firewise is an educational program that provides a set of tools to help property owners prepare for wildfires to reduce chances of future damage or destruction to their property. The program also has goals to educate people on the role of wildfire and its importance as well as promote resilient healthy forests.

Julie Dawn Hannahs (Clark)

Julie Dawn Hannahs (Clark), passed away on June 19, 2023. Julie was born in Indiana and made her way up the North Shore to Grand Marais, Minnesota then to Duluth, Minnesota where she went back to school and became an R.N.