Slow Down
Slowing down to 45 miles per hour? Hmmm. Not sure that’s going to happen real soon when I’m driving. I’ve managed to avoid my share of animals in the road and I’ll only drive as fast as my guardian …
Sasha’s Sibling?
I’m not sure how many of you remember the Hamm’s Beer bear. I am pretty sure the cartoon version of the bear came out in commercials first and then they began using a real bear. One of the real …
Just One More Reason
Not that anyone needs another reason to visit the Gunflint Trail but just in case they do they can say they traveled Minnesota’s newest National Scenic Byway. It seems like it was just yesterday when the Gunflint Trail became …
Shoe, Shoe
My closet is filled with shoes I never wear. I know I should get rid of them but the problem is I can’t stand to throw them into the garbage. The County Recycling Center Thrift Store doesn’t want them and most of …
There’s Something in the Water
What is it about the water in Winona that makes people want to build canoes? Mike Cichanowski owns and operates Wenonah Canoe and Current Designs Company based in Winona, MN. We had the opportunity to tour his phenomenal business …
Fire at Gunflint Lodge
Around one o’clock this morning a fire broke out in a cabin at Gunflint Lodge. The cabin was occupied but luckily everyone escaped without harm. The Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and kept nearby buildings …
The Good, The Bad and the Very Ugly SPOT
The SPOT I am referring to is the one that uses satellite technology to determine the location of a person holding a Satellite GPS Messenger. Introduced in August of 2007 this device allows users to communicate from almost anywhere …
Quick! Look to the Sky!
I apologize for not letting you know this sooner but better late than never. The Orionid Meteor Shower is happening now and the best time to see it is Wednesday, October 21st before sunrise! If you are reading this …
Glad I Seized It
I made the most of yesterday’s nice weather and went for a hike. This time instead of hiking north of Judge Magney State Park we hiked south. We left a vehicle on Highway 61 where the Superior Hiking Trail …
Seize the Day
Today Mostly Cloudy Hi 51 °F Tonight Mostly Cloudy Lo 29 °F Tuesday Chance Rain/Snow Hi 36 °F Tuesday Night Rain/Snow Likely Lo 32 °F Wednesday Snow Likely Hi 35 °F Wednesday Night Snow Likely Lo 27 °F Thursday Slight …