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We’re OK
We experienced another evacuation of the Gunflint Trail. Marilyn, Ian, Theresa, Abby, Josh and our animals are all safe in Grand Marais. The community of Grand Marais has been remarkable during this entire event. The firefighters are doing everything …
Mandatory Evacuation in effect Immediately
Be advised, the Cook County Sheriff’s Department has issued a mandatory evacuation from South Gunflint Lake Road to County Road 92. This includes, but may not be limited to, South Gunflint Lake Road, Mile O Pine, North Loon Lake Road, …
Weather Forecast for the Ham Lake Fire Area
Current time: May 10, 2007 – 7:01 CDT Most Recent Observations at May 10, 2007 – 6:04 CDT 6:04 The current temperature at the Seagull Guard Station is 63 degrees. Dew Point is 43.5, Humidity 49%, Wind Speed 5 mph …
The Next Day
Anyone who has been following my blog knows the rest of the story. Mike and the other fire fighters were able to flee the end of the Gunflint Trail without being trapped. They fought as hard and as long …
Whack a Mole
This is my all time favorite carnival game. You know the one, the mole pops his head up out of a hole and then you try to whack it with a rubber mallet? That was what today was like …
The Bright Side
The wilderness at the end of the Gunflint Trail remains. The crystal clear lakes are the same and they are still teeming with fish. The night sky still holds millions of stars to gaze at. The songs of birds, spring …
Thank God…
And everyone else who has prayed, called, volunteered, or expressed well wishes for our safety on the Gunflint Trail. We can’t say how grateful we are to the Bakers at Gunflint Pines who have given us food, shelter and a place …
Chik-Wauk Museum
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society is making leaps and bounds of progress on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. Although no formal board meetings were held over the winter several of the trustees were busy working and making important …
The Longest Nightmare
No lives have been lost and for that we are thankful. Fire crews showed up from Hovland, Grand Portage, Lutsen, Hovland, Colvill, Maple Hill and Grand Marais Volunteer Fire Departments to risk their lives to help save the lives …