In September 1969, Dick and I began our year in the wilderness on the edge of the BWCWA in the Superior National Forest. Our small cabin had neither road access nor amenities. This is a reprint of one of many stories about our lives during that special year. “Look at those mushrooms! They’re huge!” Al bent to his knees and […]
Isle Royale National Park seeks applicants for summer artist program
Applications are now being accepted for Isle Royale National Park’s 2012 Artist- In-Residence Program. Superintendent Phyllis Green said the program provides artists the opportunity to become part of a long-established tradition of interpreting the national parks through works of art. The program is open to professional artists whose work can be inspired by the park’s unique character. The program offers […]
Fourth Radio Waves Festival fun for all
Area residents and visitors of all ages came together for two days of music this past weekend at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais as part of the fourth annual Radio Waves Music Festival, sponsored by WTIP North Shore Community Radio and the North Shore Music Association. The festival took place over two days, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 – 11. […]
October auction, performance offered by Music Association
Mark your calendar for the North Shore Association’s annual October silent auction and concert at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. This year’s event on Oct. 8 will feature an array of unique, highquality auction treasures donated by local businesses, followed by a performance of the piano and dance piece Sophie, by Amsterdam residents Brook Cuden and Andreas Denk. As […]
Trooper Carpenter to sing national anthem at Vikings game Sunday
Minnesota State Trooper Leah Carpenter from Grand Marais will be singing the national anthem, this Sunday, September 18, as the Minnesota Vikings honor law enforcement and emergency responders during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Metrodome in Minneapolis at noon. Duluth District Captain Steve Stromback states, “It is a great honor to have one of our own […]
Fundraiser marks 25th anniversary of Schurke’s North Pole trek
On Sunday, Sept. 25, Paul and Sue Schurke will speak at the home of Hal Greenwood in Grand Marais to mark the 25th anniversary of Paul Schurke’s historic North Pole trek. This Schroeder Area Historical Society fundraiser will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. It includes a tour of Greenwood’s home as well as wine, coffee and desserts. The […]
Community Calendar
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is desserts and coffee at 7 PM and speaker at 7:30 PM.) 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. Wednesdays: at Trinity […]
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. 3/12tfn 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 […]
Bethlehem Lutheran invites all to Harvest Dinner
The Harvest Dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Grand Marais will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will include Nancy Lindquist’s fishcakes, baked ham, parsley buttered potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, beet pickles, rye bread and apple dessert. This northern comfort food is from local gardens or homemade by parish women. Tickets are $12 for […]
Lutsen hosts annual pancake breakfast Sept. 18
A favorite fall tradition continues on Sunday, September 18—the Lutsen Fire Department pancake breakfast. The breakfast includes delicious secret-recipe pancakes, maple syrup and breakfast fixins prepared by your local firefighters. It’s a perfect way to start a fall day. Stop by for breakfast on Sunday, September 18 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Lutsen Fire Hall, 116 Caribou Trail. […]