The North Shore has long been known as a fabulous place to have a wedding. It’s now also known as the best place in Minnesota for a honeymoon with Minnesota Bride magazine honoring Bluefin Bay in Tofte with an award for “the best honeymoon in Minnesota” for 2010. Kim Nelson, Bluefin Bay event coordinator, was delighted to accept the award […]
North Shore Health Care Foundation’s annual BBQ a success
Two weeks ago Karl Hansen worried whether there were going to be more than a handful of people at the North Shore Health Care Foundation’s (NSHCF) annual BBQ dinner held at Gunflint Lodge on Sunday, June 27. “Registration was slow, very slow,” said Hansen, who is director of the board. “But,” he smiled broadly and threw his arms out wide, […]
Showing that you care…
This column about caring is the first in a series based on a book called What Do You Stand For? A Kids’ guide to building Character by Barbara A. Lewis. The book shows kids how and helps parents teach and build strong character. It’s based on the positive traits of caring, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Caring is an emotion […]
Reading program for kids
All families with children birth to age 5 (who haven’t attended kindergarten) are invited to join the LOTS reading program, which began June 21 and runs until Aug. 5. Participants will hear a story read to their child, share in a fun activity about the book, take home free books and ideas for fun at home, and register for a […]
Foster family info sessions set
Many people think about becoming a foster or adoptive parent but put it off out of fear because of financial abilities, what level of needs a child might have, or the dark “unknown.” North Homes Children and Family Services understand these fears, and are focused on supporting and informing community members who want to help children, and are bringing informational […]
Gunflint canoe races set for July 21
Once again, the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races will benefit the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Thisyear’s event kicks off at 4 p.m. July 21. On scene will be the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department’s newest vehicle, an initial attack tendertanker, which has been an invaluable firefighting aid since its arrival in December 2009. The tender-tanker, has fought two fires so […]
Costume workshops offered by Playhouse
TheGrand Marais Playhouse is pleased to present an extraordinary opportunity — two workshops will be held on costuming for the theater with visiting artist Pam Knourek. These workshops will be July 20 and 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per session. Participants will learn various costuming techniques for transforming modern clothes to period style for men and […]
Clean water workshops offered
This month, three Cook County organizations will team up to offer free public workshops on clean water stewardship issues. The workshops will focus on proper operation and maintenance of subsurface sewage treatment systems and strategies for employing best management practices on lakeshore property. Both workshops are aimed at protecting lakes and groundwater from pollution and degradation; helping homeowners become better, […]
Where does your water go?
On the Water:After we use water to drink, cook and clean, it goes to a wastewater treatment plant or a private septic system where it is treated before returning to the natural environment. Water we use to water lawns and wash cars, on the other hand, often goes straight into storm sewers or runs off the land into a wetland, lake or […]