Down Memory Lane



10 Years Ago · Jan. 3, 2003 Funding for the Sentence to Serve program is almost certainly going to be taken away and given to a county with more law breakers, said Lynn Tracey, Sentence to Serve supervisor from Two Harbors. Tracey told the Board of Commissioners about this plan at their Dec. 17 meeting. “This is not to penalize […]

A joyful holiday season leads to New Year activities



The holiday season was joyful and fun for residents at North Shore Care Center with lots of traditional foods, music, gifts, and visitors. The residents want to thank the carolers, musicians, and volunteers for a memorable Christmas with best wishes for a happy new year. There were some generous donations given to residents from the American Legion Auxiliary, First Congregational […]

Starting the New Year at the Senior Center



Now that we have made it through the end of the Mayan calendar without a world-ending event, we send out our wish that everyone enjoyed their holiday gatherings with friends and loved ones. Holiday merriment On December 7, we enjoyed Gladys Anderson’s birthday celebration at the Senior Center. On December 10, a group traveled to Duluth for lunch at the […]

Whew, we made it!



Whew, we made it to 2013. It was nip and tuck there for awhile—the year 2000 and the Y2K scare really had me worried. People were stockpiling gallons of water and buying generators right and left. My husband and I decided we would go live with my parents in Schroeder as my mom has unknowingly been a Doomsday Prepper her […]

February will bring Winter Tracks Festival



Celebrate Minnesota’s most legendary season with Winter Tracks, a 10-day family-friendly festival from February 1 – 13, 2013 in Cook County featuring the Lutsen Mountains Family Fun Fest, Cook County Ridge Riders Snowmobile Fun Run and Easter Seals 10th annual Grand Portage Snowarama along with a Plein Air Painting Competition, snow sculptures, luminary-lit ski trails, guided snowshoe tours, dog sled […]

Dinner with a Purpose—to fight ALS



Several local snowmobilers are once again participating in the Blackwoods Blizzard “Never Surrender” Tour, a ride to fight ALS. On Saturday, January 12 from 5 – 9 p.m., the community is invited to a “Dinner with a Purpose” at My Sister’s Place restaurant in Grand Marais. For each meal sold during that time, 50 percent of the bill will be […]

Beginning with Clay coming to Art Colony



Don’t miss out on a great eight-week beginner clay class that includes 24-hour studio access throughout the entire class. Beginning with Clay will be presented by Melissa Wickwire Jan. 8 through Feb. 26 (eight Tuesdays) from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a $190 tuition, plus a $30 supply fee. The class is aimed at giving the beginner a basic […]

Child development is focus of Higher Ed class



All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. Join Higher Ed as we review the theories of child development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practice, the developmental milestones of the first five years of life, including brain development and factors that can influence child growth and development. Participants will examine the function and importance of […]

Community Calendar



Weekly Drop-In Support GroupsSherri Moe, MS, MFT, PC Individual Marriage and FamilyTherapist. EVENINGS AT 7 PM Minimal fee $5/week,sliding fee available. Arrowhead Plaza, 101 W. Hwy 61,Suite 170, Grand Marais— private entrance, rear side ofbuilding. Mondays: Living with Depression and AnxietyWednesdays: Women in Transitions. (50) 1/5tfnI.S.D. 166 School Board Organizational MeetingThe School Board of I.S.D. 166 will meet for anorganizational […]

Exciting overtime at holiday tournament



The Cook County High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Virginia on Thursday, December 27 to play in a holiday tournament. Up first for the Vikings was host school Virginia Blue Devils. The Vikings got off to a slow start and fell behind early, but fought back to trail by 10 points, 26-16 at the half time. “We were down […]