Rod Grams wasted his 600 word essay in the Duluth News Tribune to tell a sob story with very selective information in it. The elderly couple trying to build on their land turned out to be developers who willfully ignored good advice to properly permit their work. My unofficial loose cannon Mel has the details.
About the author
Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty