A Good One is Gone
A good friend of Grand Marais passed away on February 27. Dick Parker was only 74 but he had been living with cancer for a number of years. He didn’t let cancer slow him down and it didn’t cause him …
DNR Approves PolyMet Mine Plan
The Minnesota DNR approved the final environmental review for PolyMet Mine in Northern Minnesota. I find it incredulous the DNR believes PolyMet will do no harm to the environment. The DNR is supposed to protect our natural resources but they …
52 Degrees on the Gunflint Trail
I know there are people who are ready for spring, but up here on the Gunflint Trail it isn’t going to be here for quite awhile. Temperatures above freezing just prolong the mud season and take away our winter fun. …
Abundant Sunshine and Soft Skiing
I love sunshine but I don’t like it when it reaches the cross-country ski trails I’m trying to ski. The sun is getting warmer each day and when it beats down onto the snow it has a tendency to create …
Skiing Deeryard Loop
Today was a beautiful day to be out on the cross-country ski trails. The temperature was in the high 20’s and without the sun shining it wasn’t too hot. The trail wasn’t soft either so Mike and I were able …
A Rare Occurrence
I like kids and spending time around kids. I went to college and majored in Spanish mainly because I had alot of credits in Spanish after traveling and living abroad in Spain. Since I loved athletics and wanted to coach …
The Sun is Hot!
The temperature last night got down to -22 degrees and today it got up to 28 degrees above zero. The sun this time of the year sure is hot. I was out for a ski today and while the air …
Happy March and Super Tuesday
I hope your Tuesday has been super. I personally didn’t find the day very super but then again politics are not my passion. Up until this year I can’t say I had ever even thought about a caucus. My daughter …
When it’s Time to Change
Am I the only person who gets depressed when it comes to our disappearing winter? Check out this map that shows just how little snow is left in Minnesota right now. It’s enough to make a winter lover like me …
For Everything There is a Season
And the season for Josh’s hockey ended today. As with the end of any season it is bittersweet. It’s always a blast to watch Josh play hockey and cheer on his teammates. But warmer days are coming and baseball season …