Chris and Terri Goettl will soon partner with Mike and Laurie Schwartzwald of Brainerd, Minnesota as co-owners of Arrowhead Pharmacy in Grand Marais. “We will take over day-to-day operations of the pharmacy on December 1,” said Chris Goettl, who will manage the business. Current customers will see Chris Goettl in the store earlier, however, as he transitions out of his […]
Doo-Wop soda shop at Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood
The Grand Marais Playhouse’s youth/community musical Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood wraps up this weekend, to the relief of some enthusiastic but tired children and their equally enthusiastic—but likely more tired—parents. Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood is a rocking musical by Charlie Lovett. Music and lyrics are by Bill Francoeur. The play takes place in the 1950s—hula-hoops are in high demand, and […]
Thunder Bay Beekeepers to meet Nov. 13
The Thunder Bay Beekeepers Association is holding a meeting on Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. (EST) at the Kakabeka Legion on Highway 11-17, just east of Kakabeka Falls. The discovery of Varroa destructor (a mite believed to be contributing to the deaths of bees in an epidemic called Colony Collapse Disorder) will likely be discussed. If you are unable […]
Cook County Fireman’s Ball to be held at Papa Charlie’s
Embers in boots are one way to get firefighters dancing, but the Lutsen Fire Department thinks it has a much better way to help volunteer firefighters wiggle their feet without getting burned. That’s why Lutsen firefighters have organized the first ever Fireman’s Ball in Cook County, and they have invited all firefighters and spouses (or dates) to attend on Saturday, […]
Michael Monroe concert celebrates release of DVD retrospective
Musician Michael Monroe of rural Grand Marais is turning 60 and living with “chronic happiness syndrome.” In celebration of this and the release of a DVD, Life of My Time, he will be appearing at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 18 at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights for a reception, concert and preview of the DVD. The DVD, funded through […]
Lake Superior Trading Post to collect shoes for Soles4Souls
Do you have new or lightly worn shoes gathering dust on a shoe rack or cluttering up your closet? If you do, Eric Humphrey would like you to donate them to Soles4- Souls, a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes shoes to people in need the world over. Over the last four years the Lake Superior Trading Post has donated […]
Pick a poinsettia from the Girl Scouts
Cook County Girl Scouts Troop No. 4110 would love to help you make your holiday season cheerier with a beautiful poinsettia. They are taking orders now for delivery on Saturday, November 24 at the Annual Community Center Holiday Sale. The cost of the poinsettias is $15 if you pre-order. If you wait, the cost will be $16 and there will […]
Christmas trees for Care Partners
Care Partners of Cook County helps make life easier for community members struggling with endof life or chronic illness issues. The group is also brightening the community with two special holiday events this holiday season. Community members are invited to visit Magnetic North Farm, 122 Casper’s Hill Road in Colvill, to cut their own Christmas trees, enjoy cookies and cider […]
Community Calendar
Cook County AA MeetingsMondays: Open Meeting, 7:00 PM, Grand Marais SeniorCenter (1st Monday of the month is desserts and coffee at6:30 PM and speaker at 7:00 PM.)Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM,First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. at Windigo Lodge, Villa 2.Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, First CongregationalChurch in Grand Marais; Big Book Study Group, 7:00 […]
Barnum rematch ends Viking season
Vikes claim second place in sectionA tough first half of football led to defeat for the Cook County High School Vikings against the Barnum Bombers in the Section 7A championship game played on Thursday, November 1 at Public School Stadium in Duluth. Earlier in the season the Bombers beat CCHS 30-6, so the Vikings were happy to have the rematch. But Barnum’s quick-strike offense and […]