The Gunflint Hills Golf Club had its annual meeting on Sept. 19. President Leonard Goodell led the meeting that had minutes of the April meeting read by Secretary Rosemary Lamson. That was followed by the treasurer’s report and election of officers. John Lindell was elected president for the ensuing year. The meeting was followed with the annual steak fry. Walt […]
Chicago vacation
Cold, wet, and windy, I could not be happier to be back home from Chicago. My wife and I spent a week in the Windy City walking around town and seeing the sights. We quickly discovered that we simply cannot walk as fast as everyone else does in the bustling city. I expected the traffic on the street to be […]
Where are the fish biting?
The big “where are they biting?” news is that the bite is slowing down, especially for those wonderful walleyes. Tyson is back at the Beaver House and he reports that walleye fishing is “spotty.” Jon at Buck’s echoed his report and added that the walleye are out there, but “you are going to have to work for them.” He said […]
Bear registrations at Buck’s and Holiday
Minnesota’s bear season is underway and a number of bears have been registered at the two registration stations in Cook County—at Buck’s Hardware Hank in Grand Marais and at Mike’s Holiday in Tofte. In the past, hunters have had more options for registering bear. Lockport General Store in Lutsen, Windigo Resort up the GunflintTrail, and the Hovland Post Office have […]
Laurie Senty places third at Louisville Ironman
Grand Marais endurance athlete Laurie Senty met her goal this summer by placing third in her age group at the Louisville Ironman race. But it wasn’t easy. Even under the best conditions, triathlons are grueling. And this was especially so as entrants competed in 100 degree heat and high humidity. Senty finished the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile hilly bike ride, and […]
