Ely to Host Olympics
The Ely folks had a fun and expensive April Fool’s joke for the world. Check it out! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Katie Welch-Peterson 952/294-9814 katiep@newsworthycommunications.com Linda Fryer 218/365-6588 Linda@ely.org …
No Fooling Today
It’s a white world out there again today with over a foot of new sticky snow. It’s still snowing too. The kids didn’t have school again today so there’s 6 of them running in and out and all about. …
I Hope…
Not to be confused with, "heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to work I go." Even though I am technically off to work this morning, if you consider running down the stairs going to work. I know, it’s a …
Did Somebody Say “Uncle?”
There must be a few stubborn people who refuse to give in. If everyone would just say, "Uncle" then maybe winter would give up the grip on the Gunflint Trail. I awoke to frost on the windshield again and …
Frozen Feet
I always thought Josh was being overly dramatic when he would cry in the warming house after an hour of freezing cold hockey, sorry Josh. I now remember what it feels like to have frozen feet. There’s a …
Earth Hour
Today from 8:30-9:30 PM is Earth Hour 2009. Show your support for action against global climate warming by turning off your lights for one hour. Is 7 minutes in the dark long enough? The Bite Only if you’re an …
Poor Trees
From the MN DNR- check out photos News Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Shore ice storm hits Minnesota state parks hard (March 25, 2009) Fallen trees are blocking roads at Tettegouche, Temperance River and George H. Crosby-Manitou state parks. …
By Popular Demand
When you own a resort or outfitting business the numbers of invitations you receive to join someone for dinner, have a drink or go fishing are staggering. A number of our outfitting guests have actually begged Mike to join …
Ice and Electricity
The build up of ice all over finally took it’s toll last night when we lost power around 9:30PM. Luckily I was prepared and knew exactly where my faithful headlamp was. After a few minutes of walking around and …
Ice Day
If April Showers bring May Flowers then I guess March showers bring March ice storms in Northeastern Minnesota. Yesterday it rained almost the entire day equaling about .29" of precipitation. Luckily for us folks on the Gunflint Trail the temperature …