If you want to get to know Beth Schwarz, Cook County Schools’ new superintendent, you can find her Friday mornings from 7:00 to 7:40 at World’s Best Donuts in Grand Marais. She will be there throughout the summer to meet community members for casual conversation. At its Monday, July 20, 2009 meeting, school board member Eric Kemp said he was […]
Master Gardeners give Playhouse supporters something to enjoy outside
The Master Gardeners have struck again. A garden outside the Arrowhead Center for the Arts that had suffered from heavy traffic has now been raised off the ground and replanted with a variety of long-lasting plants. Emma Bradley, a Grand Marais Playhouse volunteer and a Master Gardener, spearheaded the project, according to Playhouse director Sue Hennessy. The new garden has […]
Grand Marais Lioness Club welcomes five new members
The Grand Marais Lioness Club is happy to welcome five new members: Sherri Bichel, Jean Bushman, Billi Carlson, Lori Hommerding and Dena Schliep, all Grand Marais residents. The Lioness Club offers its new members an opportunity to serve the community while gathering in fellowship once a month for Lioness business meetings and guest speaker presentations. New members bring new ideas, […]
Tofte names second Citizen of the Year
John Nelson was named Tofte Citizen of the Year on July 4, 2009. He was the second person to be named since the award was begun last year with Bob Boomgard receiving the honor by committee vote. When Tofte town supervisor Paul James was asked about how John Nelson was named, he launched into a list of many things Nelson […]
Grand Marais Garden Club still flourishing after 75 years
With summertime flowers in full bloom, the Grand Marais Garden Club celebrated 75 years of community beautification at its annual flower show Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Community Center. It all started with nineteen ladies who met at the Cook County Courthouse in April 1934 to talk about how to beautify Grand Marais. One of the club’s first missions […]
3rd annual Cook County Timex horse event Aug. 8
Join in a day of fun and exciting activities for you and your horse at the third annual Timex 3 Event Day fundraiser, sponsored by the Sawtooth Mountain Riders Saddle Club Aug. 8 at North Coast Fjords, 428 County Road 14, Grand Marais. Theevents begin at 10 a.m. sharp, and include the Arena Phase in which riders will be asked […]
Calling all past, present & future Girl Scouts!
Girl Scout alumni are invited to join present girl scouts for a bonfire at the Rec. Park Pavilion on Friday, July 31 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. There will be a complimentary gourmet hot dog buffet and S’mores and a sing-along of Camp Fire Songs! The gathering is sponsored by Cadette Troop #4114 of Girl Scouts of MN and WI […]
Welcome to the 80th annual Fisherman’s Picnic!
The picnic activities start Wednesday, July 29 with the Grand Marais Lioness Buffet Dinner, and conclude on Sunday August 2, 2009, with the parade and raffle. The Fisherman’s Picnic is one of the oldest festivals in Minnesota, as well as one of the premier gatherings in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Bring your family and friends to the North Shore to enjoy […]