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In April of 1993, I received a letter that a delegation of butterfly specialists and enthusiasts would travel to China under the auspices of the Citizen Ambassador Program of People to People International. The purpose was to meet and interact with Chinese scientific community members interested in butterfly systematics, evolution, ecology, and conservation. A follow-up letter stated that delegation members would be allowed to observe and collect butterfly specimens and participate in various meetings and presentations.

The turnout for the Grand Portage Lodge Car Show on a warm, sunny Saturday, September 14, was excellent. One hundred thirty vehicles were entered, most from the Thunder Bay, Ontario, area. Last year, about 80 vehicles were on display, making this the biggest car show in years, if not a record for the Grand Portage Lodge.

On a warm, sunny Thursday, September 12, Artist Point and the Coast Guard parking lot were transformed into a battleground of creativity as 60 plein air painters competed in the 2024 Birney Quick Paint Competition. Working fast but carefully from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., the talented artists brought their best to the canvas.

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10 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 27 * There has been a lot of action in the Tofte community lately, and the Tofte Town Board is at the center of it all. The biggest thing on the board's September 11, 2014, agenda was plans for senior housing.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the fall program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, Sept.

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.

It’s been a year of transformation on North House Folk School’s campus. From the moment the little yellow house took to the road, it’s taken many months and many hands to complete the Welcome Center, North House’s new building on Highway 61. Now, the finish line is in sight—the Welcome Center is officially opening to the public on Thursday, September 19, with a Community Open House from 5-7pm. It’s a day to celebrate the many Cook County residents who were involved in the building process and have helped frame the future of the school.

10 YEARS AGO SEPT. 13, 2014 * Reports of several close calls and rumors of at least two more wolf attacks in the last week have had Grand Marais pet owners on the edge.