Jacob Schmidt, AKA Jacob Michael or Cobi Mike, of the award-winning Boston-based Gentlemen Hall, is returning to perform in Cook County. It’s not a surprise that the talented musician is coming back to the North Shore—Schmidt is coming home for the holidays. He’s just making it a busman’s holiday. The News-Herald caught up with Schmidt on the road once again. […]
Join the fun at the library on Holiday Gaming Night
The Grand Marais Public Library is hosting its 3rd annual Holiday Gaming Night at the library on Saturday, December 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. Juvenile and Reference Librarian Patsy Ingebrigtsen expects the evening to be a lot of fun. “Come one, come all,” she said. The event will feature chess, cribbage and family board games; card games such as […]
Considering quitting? Consider QuitSmart!
Tired of being a smoker? Want to head into the New Year smoke-free? Consider joining the QuitSmart class beginning on Wednesday, December 19. There are four sessions on the following dates: Wednesday, December 19; Wednesday, January 2; Thursday, January 3 and Wednesday, January 9. The sessions start at 5 p.m. and last approximately two hours. QuitSmart™ is a proven program […]
North Shore Voices to sing at Lutsen
The North Shore Voices Community Choir, under the direction of Mary Carroll, will present its 2012 Christmas concert at Lutsen Evangelical Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. The choir features singers from along the North Shore, with a selection of music ranging from sacred to fanciful. There is no admission charge and the community is invited to attend. […]
Library offers free tickets for Duluth Children’s Museum presentation
Free tickets are available at the Grand Marais Public Library for a Duluth Children’s Museum presentation: Storyland, A Trip Through Childhood Favorites. The event is open now through Jan. 20 and takes kids for a walk into the worlds of three favorite picture books: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Snowy Day and Where’s Spot at the Duluth Children’s museum […]
Master Naturalist Training at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center
Sugarloaf is pleased to announce Master Naturalist volunteer training at Sugarloaf Cove. Minnesota Master Naturalist is a program developed through the University of Minnesota Extension Service that educates adults about Minnesota’s natural resources, empowers them to teach others and provides opportunities to participate in conservation projects. Where better to take the Northwoods-Great Lakes Master Naturalist course than right on the […]
Community Calendar
A Service of Lessons and CarolsThursday evening, December 20, 6:30 p.m. at BethlehemLutheran Church. Bethlehem Church Choir, Karina Roth -organist, and Philis Anderson – oboe. All are welcome forthis Advent/Christmas tradition. 12/15pStop by Mike’s Holiday in Grand MaraisOn Sunday, December 16th from 7-11 a.m. to wish Ada aHappy Retirement and enjoy some cake and coffee. 12/15bCook County ATV Club December […]
West End Calendar
Tofte Town MeetingHeld the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at theTofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 3/12tfnLutsen Township Monthly MeetingsHeld the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at theLutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. 4/17tfnSchroeder Town MeetingsHeld the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.Meetings are held at Schroeder Town Hall, 124 […]
Vikings lose to Mercs but beat Agates
The Cook County High School girls’ basketball team started the week with a loss to McGregor but came back to defeat North Shore rival Two Harbors. The Vikings’ record fell to 2-1 after losing 73-46 to the McGregor Mercs on Friday, December 7 in a game played at home. While the Vikings came out strong early, once McGregor took the […]
