The Grand Marais Playhouse will celebrate 40 seasons of plays in 2010 and has already begun planning for it. The Playhouse has hired Linda Dorn to assist with the fundraising and events coordination. Two committees are being formed to assist with the planning. An Archive Committee will peruse old albums and archive material to compile photos and data to be […]
30th year for Tofte Trek
The Sugarbush Trail Association is pleased to present the 30th Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk on July 4, 2009. Pre-registration is now open at www. toftetrek.com Pre-registration fee is $20. Same-day registration will be held at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte from 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Race-day registration fee is $25. Kids’ races start at 9:00 […]
Minnesota Private College Week June 22 – 26, 2009
Explore 17 of Minnesota’s best private colleges and universities during Minnesota Private College Week held June 22 through June 26. This free, week-long introduction gives potential students the opportunity to attend campus tours and general information sessions. Each of the 17 private colleges and universities is offering sessions twice daily at each campus – 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and […]
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The Cook County Sportsmens Club met for friendly competition on Saturday, June 13. All of the participants fired ten shots with a Survival .22 rifle. The competitor who had the best score won the rifle. Top: Scott Puch watches the target as Tim Miller takes aim. Miller won the competition, hitting all ten of his shots in the target. Above […]
Williams graduates from UW-Stevens Point
Kimberly M. Williams of Grand Marais was among the 1,040 graduates who received degrees during the spring 2009 University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point commencement ceremonies. UWSP Alumna Jenny Baeseman addressed graduates, their guests and faculty. Chancellor Linda Bunnell welcomed the participants and Provost and Vice Chancellor Mark Nook recognized honor students and award winners. Kimberly received her Bachelor of […]
UMD Dean’s List recognizes local scholars
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for spring semester 2009. Students on the Deans List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Two local scholars were recognized. Alexander S. Hegg, a junior in the School of Fine Arts, is on the Dean’s List. Alex is majoring in Jazz Studies. He is the […]
Amy Russ graduates from St. Olaf
Amy Russ of Tofte is among 692 students who participated in St. Olaf College’s 120th commencement ceremony May 24. Congressman Erik Paulsen ’87, who represents Minnesota’s Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives, gave the address. The event capped off the college’s Celebration Weekend that included class reunions, alumni author book signings, concerts, and a variety of presentations. Amy […]
Bicycle tour “echoes” the voyageurs
Bicycle tour "echoes" the voyageurs The 35th annual "Jaunt with Jim," a Minnesota biking tradition, took place in Cook County this year. The 250-mile ride’s theme was "Echoes of the Voyageurs." Top: Stopping at the Chicago Bay Marketplace on the ride from Grand Portage back to Grand Marais was John and Pat Leibman on their recumbent tandem bike. The Leibmans […]
Summer Cardio Tennis set in Grand Marais
Everyone is invited to Cardio Tennis on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Cook County public tennis courts in Grand Marais. Cardio Tennis is a one-hour aerobic workout where players have an opportunity to practice hitting a variety of tennis shots, fed by teaching pros or advanced players, while moving at their own pace to some lively music. All ages and […]
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Gardening with KidsThe simple pleasures of gardening are wonderful to share with children of all ages. Preparing the soil, planting seeds or starter plants, watering and weeding and then watching the plants slowly grow into an amazing variety of colorful flowers, vegetables and fruits is so joyful. The lessons learned along the way of caring for plants, as well of growing healthy […]