Patrick Duffy grew up in Grand Marais (just down the street from me) and went on to earn numerous degrees and accolades. Not long ago he published a book “Becoming an antiracist School Leader: Dare to Real.” Now an educator in the Twin Cities, Patrick took some time to answer some questions.
Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.
March 12 was the day residents of the West End township went to hold their annual township elections and vote for town officers. Schroeder Township had one threeyear term for a supervisor position and the clerk position for two years.
Celebrate the end of the winter season and raise funds for the local fire department Calling all thrill-seekers and community champions to participate in this brand new event on the Gunflint Trail on Saturday, March 30, 2024. This exciting event invites participants to take a refreshing (and icy!) dip into the beautiful Poplar Lake, located on the Gunflint Trail.
The Grand Marais City Council met on Wednesday, March 13, and covered a lot of ground in their meeting. First, William (Billy) Lovaas was appointed to fill the vacancy in the city council and was sworn in by Mayor Tracy Benson.
With this year’s mild winter, there seems to be more decorative wood product harvesting in Minnesota forests. People harvesting decoratives and edibles from any private… Login to continue reading Login…
Strong market forces affecting our energy sector are creating our clean energy future through “beneficial electrification” of our lives and economy, offering us a better quality of life and protecting our environment for less cost. We need enormous amounts of clean, cost-effective wind, solar and hydroelectric, plus major energy storage, to make these “renewables” our reliable “baseload” power and fully harvest these benefits.
Wilderness rangers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) do important work in the only large temperate lake-land Wilderness in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Interested in Volunteering with them? Read on!
When Minnesota's oldest resort, Lutsen Lodge, burned to the ground on February 6, speculation abounded about what caused the fire. With no guests onsite, only one employee working, and the lodge owner rumored to be in some apparent financial distress, the fire's origin became wild speculation on the internet as to why it occurred.