As the centennial year of Split Rock Lighthouse winds to a close, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the acquisition of a 19-acre parcel of land within Split Rock Lighthouse State Park by the Division of Parks and Trails on behalf of the citizens of Minnesota, preserving a beautiful view for generations to come. The Division of Parks and […]
Playhouse plans poignant comedy for February
Gas and Candles by David Henry Wilson is the next Grand Marais Playhouse production underway and the Playhouse needs your help— with the donation of a used appliance! Gas and Candles Director Sue Hennessy is getting this humorous but poignant play off to a good start by having fun with stage preparation. The play, she explains, is about two impoverished […]
History comes alive with the music of Curtis and Loretta
Guests at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, January 15 will be treated to a trip back in time with traditional folk music duo Curtis & Loretta as they present Minnesota Heritage in Song, a delightfully entertaining and educational concert that grew out of The Minnesota Heritage Songbook, a Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission project that Curtis & Loretta worked […]
Michael Monroe schedules four local performances
See local musician Michael Monroe in concert during four performances this month. Monroe is set to perform Jan. 14 and 28 at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte. Both shows start at 7 p.m. On Jan. 29, Monroe will entertain at 3:30 p.m. at Papa Charlie’s (Apres Ski) in Lutsen. On Jan. 15, Monroe will present the latest in his unique […]
Erik Brandt brings his Americana mix to Gun Flint Tavern
The Gun Flint Tavern in downtown Grand Marais has a knack for finding somewhat-unknown but very talented young artists. One such artist will be appearing at the Tavern on Friday and Saturday, January 14 – 15. Erik Brandt of the Urban Hillbilly Quartet will be performing from 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. You’ll want to catch this performance of Americana- Roots-Rock […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meeting. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: 12 Step Study Meeting, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Electric Co-op building, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, […]
WEST END CALENDAR
Tofte Town Meeting Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 3/13tfn Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. 4-17tfn Schroeder Town Meetings Held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. […]
Winter Tracks countywide in February
Hold on to your long johns because Cook County is about to introduce you to how the North Shore does winter. From Feb. 4-13, the Cook County Visitors Bureau will host the Winter Tracks Festival throughout the North Shore and Gunflint Trail. This 10-day celebration of the season highlights the best winter has to offer with downhill and Nordic ski […]
Log rolling is back at the Grand Marais Pool
Good news for the North Shore Rollers log rolling team and/or folks that want to give the exciting sport a try. Log rolling practice resumes at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 10. Practices will be Monday and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. As world champion log roller Jenny Atkinson says, “Log rolling is awesome for balance, agility, strength, endurance, and concentration!” […]
Ski, snowshoe, and socialize at candlelight events this winter
This promises to be an exceptionally good winter for outdoor recreation. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering many family-friendly programs and special events—including 25 candlelight events at Minnesota state parks and trails throughout the season to help make it fun and memorable. Candlelight events provide an opportunity to walk, hike, ski, or snowshoe on trails illuminated by […]