A head-on collision occurred on Highway 61 near mile marker 88, between Lutsen and Tofte, at 5:58 p.m. on Thursday, September 1. Anne C. Becker, 42, of Tofte was traveling west when she crossed over into the eastbound lane of Highway 61 in her red 2007 Chevy Silverado pick-up. Kelly Swearingen, 44, of Grand Marais, driving a black 2007 Chevy […]
Lutsen cemetery coming back to life
Just a couple of months ago Lutsen Township was the only township in the county without a “working” cemetery for its residents. For residents who wished to be buried in the township, the situation was grave—you were going to run into a dead-end if you wanted Lutsen to be your final resting place. The old cemetery was full and no […]
Maintenance issues top topic at Schroeder
Maintenance to the Schroeder Town Hall continues, with new screws replacing worn screws in the front door, new clips for the flagpole coming soon, and dead trees and brush removed from the grounds. “There is a small crack in the front door but it isn’t bad enough to warrant replacing the door,” said Clerk Carol Tveekrem. A new deed was […]
Eastern Star donates books to three North Shore schools
The Order of Eastern Star, Emera Chapter 160 has contributed books to three North Shore communities. With the able direction of Worthy Matron Robin Naslund, the chapter was pleased to donate a total of $600 worth of books to three elementary schools on the North Shore: Sawtooth Elementary of Grand Marais, Kelley Elementary of Silver Bay, and Minnehaha Elementary of […]
Undoing Racism workshop set for Oct. 3-5
An intensive 2 1/2–day workshop designed to understand racism and what can be done to eliminate it is set for Oct. 3-5 at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. Known as Undoing Racism, the program is sponsored by the People’s Institute North, Grand Portage Band, Violence Prevention Center and the Northland Foundation. The workshop is intended to educate, challenge and […]
Give it a try
What is it about us Christians? Whatever church I am in there seems to be some kind of hesitancy for committed members to tell others about who we are and what we are about. I know that when I go to a great restaurant, I make sure I tell my friends. I don’t usually think “Maybe they don’t like Australian […]
Lives Remembered
Jean M. Anderson, 68, Grand Marais, died Monday, September 5, 2011 in the Cook County North Shore Care Center. She was born February 12, 1943 in Manchester, England, where she grew up. In the early 1960s, as a young lady, she moved to the United States to work as a nanny in Hollywood, California, where she lived and worked until […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago • Sept. 10, 2001 A record-setting crowd greatly enjoyed the music and food of the deep south over Labor Day weekend at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino. The 10th anniversary of the Bayou Boogie was held in several large tents, and featured over 30 Cajuns from Louisiana. Employees at Grand Portage Bay Rest Area/Travel Information Center have […]