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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).

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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.

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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.

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Wondering

Earth Day celebrated If all of our country was like Cook County, many things would be better. Proof of that assertion was evident on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Community Center.

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Minnesota Supreme Court rules that MPCA’s PolyMet water pollution permit decision was arbitrary and capricious

Procedural Irregularities are “Danger Signals” Requiring Remand Staff report On Wednesday, August 2 the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) copper-nickel mine water pollution (NPDES/SDS) permit to PolyMet was arbitrary and capricious. Minnesota-based non-profit WaterLegacy found evidence that MPCA prevented the U.S.

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Body of canoeist discovered in Brule Lake Area

The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office was notified on August 14, 2023, of a body discovered in the Brule Lake area of the BWCA. The body was discovered by other canoeists who notified authorities of the location. Cook County Sheriff ’s Office deputies, USFS Law Enforcement staff, and Cook County Search & Rescue responded and identified the deceased as Justin Sperl, 32, of Marshall Minnesota.

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