In an effort to support winter recreation and tourism, the county board has voted to keep the lower portion of the Onion River Road plowed throughout the winter. The Onion River Road in Lutsen is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. It has numerous residences along it, both full-time and seasonal. The last two winters, the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association (LTTA) […]
New life for old Chevy garage
Changes are in the works for the old Lind Chevrolet garage on the east side of 1st Avenue West in downtown Grand Marais. The building’s new owner, Jill Terrill, would like to see it become a gathering space for community members as well as an attraction that could benefit local entrepreneurs. Terrill bought the building from Tom Kurschner October 1, […]
36th year for Community Thanksgiving Dinner
All are invited to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. For 36 years, the church has opened its doors and kitchen to serve a thanksgiving dinner. At 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, the Fellowship Hall in the lower level of the church will fill with friends and neighbors who wish to celebrate Thanksgiving […]
Arrowhead Electric a holiday donation site
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Lutsen is serving as a drop-off point for the local Salvation Army’s “Merry Christmas for All” program and the Cook County Food Shelf. Arrowhead is accepting donations of new and homemade mittens, gloves, hats, neck warmers or scarves for distribution to the local Salvation Army’s “Merry Christmas to All” program. Arrowhead spokesperson Joe Buttweiler said, […]
Delightful cast for Playhouse’s Cinderella
The Grand Marais Playhouse is preparing for its next produc t ion—Di sne y ’s Cinderella! The Arrowhead Center for the Arts is abuzz with an energetic young cast learning lines and maybe a little bit of magic with Director Sue Hennessey. Mark your calenda r—pe r formanc e dates for Cinderella are December 10 – 13. The delightful Cinderella […]
Fiber Guild Annual Holiday Sale
Mittens, baskets, cards, jewelry, scarves, rugs…. just some of the handmade fiber items that the Northwoods Fiber Guild members have made ready for the Annual Holiday Sale and Open House at the Grand Marais Art Colony on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. An evergreen tree decorated with handmade ornaments and a plentiful supply of treats will […]
Holiday Market at Last Chance Gallery
Warm up with holiday refreshments and music, and find the perfect handmade gifts for the ones you love at Last Chance Gallery’s Holiday Market. The market is November 27 – 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The gallery features holiday ornaments, locally made evergreen wreaths and regional fine art and crafts. On Friday the 27, a reception will […]
