Opinion
Churches Part II—ELCA Lutherans
There are about 1.3 million Lutherans in Minnesota, all descended theologically from Martin Luther. He translated the Bible into German so that all the people could understand what is being said. Look underneath the Lutheran hood and you find many kinds. Today I explore the two Evangelical Lutheran Churches in America (ELCA) churches in Cook County. Google’s AI says there are 637 ELCA members in our county. They attend Bethlehem Lutheran in Grand Marias and the Lutsen Lutheran Church. Both Churches reflect Lutheran interest in creative church architecture. ELCA Lutherans generally side with modern Bibilical interpretation rather than inerrancy of Scripture.
Matters of Record
Jared Dean Blaisdell, 49, of Blaine, Minnesota, was cited for driving 50 mph in a 40 mph speed zone and fined $125.00.
Monitoring wolves
Monitoring of wolf populations has been an important part of wolf introductions/ management programs. Current techniques such as radio collars and visual observation of activities are quite invasive and can be disruptive of natural movements and behaviors.
Praise for North Shore and Sawtooth Clinic Health Services
As summer residents in the back woods near Hovland for many decades, my family has needed medical attention from time to time. This summer we had to get more appointments than ever, including an MRI, visits to a nurse practitioner and sessions with a physical therapist. So far we have been very impressed with the quality and timeliness of the care we’ve gotten. Cook County residents should be proud of the friendly, attentive staff and the level of services here in Grand Marais. We are certainly grateful for your well-coordinated services.
Please return the speed limit to 20 mph on the Croftville Road
I spoke with Robbie Hass, the County Highway Engineer, when the 30 mph signs went up and he tried to explain this “people drive based on the nature of the roadway” logic. And, indeed, most people do drive under 30 mph on the Croftville Road. So why post a speed limit at all? And why give ANYONE the idea that 30 mph would be appropriate?
The Lynx are here to cheer for
Dear Mr Perez, From your 8/16 column: “There’s just not a lot of professional sports on television. Basketball’s on summer vacation.”
We should be careful forging our future
What Makes America Great? Lots of those things are currently being deconstructed with a wrecking ball and the costs are human lives, needless misery and suffering, cruelty inflicted willingly and with malice. How is America Great when the lights of Art, Science, Education have been smashed? Come to think of it, what great things could come out of the Arts and Sciences if foundation stones upholding those lights weren’t being kidnapped and put in prison camps. Why do I say foundation stones? Well, go look at past presidents praising immigrants and let us consider what things immigrants or the children of immigrants have come up with that are perhaps essential to America and maybe even the world.