With the Alger County Fair just around the corner, local 4-H youth are getting ready to show off months — and in some cases, years — of hard work, training and preparation.
On Sunday, Aug. 3, Grand Marais will once again lace up its running shoes and welcome locals and visitors alike to the annual Polar Bear 5k, a race as much about community as it is about competition.
Munising Public Schools’ music program received a major boost this spring with a grant from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, enabling the purchase of new band and classroom instruments to replace worn-out equipment and expand student access.
The library’s Annual Summer Book Sale will take place next week, July 21 to 26, during regular library hours, and it is going to be a whopper! Find that next great summer read, and maybe a few other reads as well. There will be a little of everything and lots of something at this year’s sale, so bring your tote bag and plan to browse.
For many cultures, spending time in nature is an innate part of life. Some live outside in huts. Some spend hours outside each day to support their family. And other cultures are known for their strong connection to nature through their outdoor-focused lifestyle.
Over the past few years, our department has grown in ways that go well beyond equipment or staffing. One of the most meaningful changes has been the addition of a department chaplain, Capt. Jim Rodgers, who joined us in January 2021.
All living things die, which is too often perceived as a negative phenomenon. Yet, forest mortality yields an opportunity for both change and rejuvenation. These dynamics are wonderful to witness and immensely satisfying to initiate and steward.