Cook County Emergency Management Director Jim Wiinanen, together with volunteer Tyler Howell, made a presentation recently to the Grand Marais Lions at Sven and Ole’s on Broadway. The presentation focused on family emergencies and what to do when the bad thing happens. In addition, they presented an outline of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This program consists of […]
Historical Reflections
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Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · Dec. 3, 2001 Power outages and a three-pronged plan to curtail them highlighted the agenda of the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission last week. According to Grand Marais Director of Public Works Russell Good, there have been six power outages in the last six months caused by an undetermined problem with the underground line near the […]
Second phase of biomass study under way
George Wilkes of the Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) and Paul Nelson of CCLEP and Firewise went to the county board on November 15, 2011 asking for its blessing on the direction of Phase II of a study to determine the feasibility of utilizing biomass to heat buildings throughout Cook County. According to Wilkes, the message from Phase I, […]
Enjoying the season at the Care Center
The spirit of giving is always in season at the North Shore Hospital and Care Center – but even more so at this time of year. The residents count their blessings for family, friends, staff, and community members who give so much throughout the year. As the holiday season begins, the giving has already started with donations for the Resident […]
Cakes, chili and cooking classes for Grand Portage Elders
As we move into the holiday season the Elders continue to stay very busy. Sixteen people completed the Driver’s Refresher Course. Four of the 16 were participating in the 8-hour beginner class. Completion of this class enables the Elders to receive a 10% discount on their auto insurance. A Chi Miigwech goes out to the veteran’s program as it paid […]
Holiday happenings at the Senior Center
Winter has arrived. It seemed like it was fall and then I turned around and it was winter! I am not quite ready for the cold weather this year. My lawn furniture is now covered with snow still on my deck, instead of tucked away safely in my garage. Along with many other chores, I haven’t finished putting up my […]
Being thankful
I read a quote a few weeks ago that struck home ….”What if we woke up today only with the things we thanked God for yesterday?” Okay, I know I thanked God that I didn’t hit that deer that crossed my path on County Road 2. I am pretty sure I thanked God I got the kids to school on […]
Local cooks “go wild” on WDSE Cooks
Are you ready to get wild? WDSE Cooks is ready for you! Sixteen local cooks went wild with host Juli Kellner for the PBS 8 cooking show “W” is for Wild! What’s on the menu? How about roasted venison with wild mushroom pudding, wild rice bread, or cheesy wild rice soup? That’s just the hint of the line-up. Tune in […]
Christmas Bird Count coming on Saturday, December 17
A joyful tradition continues this month, with the 2011 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count will be held Saturday, December 17 in the Grand Marais “counting circle.” People to watch bird feeders and to walk and drive in the circle are needed. The counting area is a 7.5-mile radius circle from a point 3 miles south of the middle […]