Joshua Vissers/Daily Mining Gazette

Dave Holsworth works to trailer his fishing boat at the L’Anse marina. He said he stuck to the shore until the governor’s restrictions were loosened on boating, even though he wanted to use the boat. He also kept his dad from joining him. Normally, he said he’d be working as the sole proprietor of Holsworth Masonry, but has been out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s applied for unemployment but hasn’t gotten any help yet. While Holsworth said he has abided by the executive orders, he’s been frustrated that his crew, usually just himself and sometimes his father, hasn’t been able to return to work, even though they work outside and could easily distance themselves from each other.

Another fisherman a short distance away said he was able to get the day off work because even though the business he works in – plumbing and heating – is essential, work is slow.

“Folks are afraid to have us in their homes,” said the fisherman, who declined to give his name.