The Ice is Out and The Robbery Suspect is Dead
In Illinois’ Cook County it wouldn’t be a big deal to see a headline about a suspect being killed. In Cook County Minnesota it is big news but I’m not sure if the ice being out on Sag ranks …
Year: 2009
Oil Drilling in Grand Marais?
When I first heard something about oil drilling in Grand Marais, MN I thought it was a sick April Fool’s Joke. Then someone revealed the source as the North Shore Highway 61 Real Estate Guide so I decided to …
Trout Lake Resort
Some of you may have heard about the historic Trout Lake Lodge burning to the ground on April 22nd. It is a tragedy when someone’s home burns with all of their belongings inside. It’s unbearable to think about a …
Thank You Ham Helpers
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all of the wonderful people who volunteered their time and energy to make the Ham Run a huge success. The Ham Run helpers did so much to make sure the event was …
Ham it Up Today
Today is the day I’ve been waiting for; it’s time for some Ham Run Fun. This event would not have been possible without the help of a number of dedicated volunteers. The hours they have devoted to making this …
Gunflint is Greening Up
The recent rain we’ve had on the Gunflint Trail has helped in changing the landscape from brown to green. That combined with the hundreds of volunteers ready to plant and release trees on the Trail today will really make …
Fish by Numbers
I’m sure you have heard of paint by numbers, here’s fishing by numbers! Fishing: A popular pastime that’s a backyard boon for Minnesota (April 28, 2009) Just how big is fishing in Minnesota? Big enough that it contributes …
Come Run and Have Some Fun!
The forecast looks great for a fun-filled day on the Gunflint Trail. Temperatures are expected to be perfect for running with a high near 50 degrees. Partly sunny skies will shine on the Ham Run Race Participants this Sunday, May 3, 2009. Last …
Ode to Fishing
I guess the DNR wants everyone to know the Minnesota Fishing Opener is right around the corner. They have sent out a handful of Press Releases and each one of them contains interesting information about fishing. It’s kind of …
The Ice is Not Out
It’s the question that is heard all over the northland this time of the year. "Is the ice out yet?" The current answer is "No, but I’ll be sure to blog about it as soon as it goes out." …