Public should be aware of abortionist murder trial



There is a landmark criminal case currently taking place that has been going on in a public trial for about a month now. It’s called, “the Kermit Gosnell murder trial.” Dr. Kermit Gosnell, Philadelphia, is accused of killing seven born-alive babies and one grown woman. A quick search of some of the major news sources, such as Washington Post and […]

Poplar River Management Board considers its next move



The last of several large Great Lakes Commission (GLC) grant projects aimed at reducing sediment in the Poplar River will begin after the snow is gone. The bid opening was considered very successful, with Reuben Johnson & Son Inc. of Superior being the lowest of 10 bids for the Caribou Highlands Flowpath project that will prevent erosion along a section […]

Weekly Weather



Spring: a time for growth



These days we are eagerly awaiting the signs of spring. Even those of us who enjoy winter are hoping for the snow to melt. And we’re looking for evidence of new growth: sprouting grass, flowers and leaves on the trees! Springtime, with all its new growth, reminds me of Jesus’ teaching about spiritual growth. Jesus often used earthy analogies to […]

New Beginnings



Kyle Nelson of Lutsen and Kim Heil-Smith of Grand Rapids are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Jessica Heil-Nelson to Nolan Chenevert, son of Jeff and Pam Chenevert of North Branch. Jessica attended college in Duluth and is a 2006 graduate from Cook County High School. Nolan attended college in Mankato and is a 2004 graduate of […]

Genevieve Ruth (Peterson Linnell) Libro,



Genevieve Ruth (Peterson Linnell) Libro, 92, of Duluth, formerly of Grand Marais, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth. No services will be held.

Beatrice “Bea” Noga,



Beatrice “Bea” Noga, age 99, of Grand Marais, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Beatrice was born in Cold Spring to John and Margaret (Jacobs) Ficker on January 30, 1914. She married Thomas Noga and loved being with her family and all her grandchildren. Survivors include daughters Carol (Roy) Gibson, Mary Jo (Mark) […]

Carolyn (Carie) Viola Cole Seaton



Carolyn (Carie) Viola Cole Seaton passed away peacefully on April 12, 2013. She was born November 30, 1924 in Cranston, RI to Archie and Eudora Cole, one of seven siblings who remained close all their lives. She attended college in Redlands, California, where she met and married John Knox Seaton. After college she taught school until her own children began […]

Charles Jon Fairchild, “Chuck,”



Charles Jon Fairchild, “Chuck,” of Grand Marais died March 26, 2013. Chuck was born May 16, 1935 just outside of Sundance, Wyoming. He grew up in Ogallala, Nebraska. Chuck was a small plane pilot and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was proud of his service during the Korean War. He owned his own trucking business for many years […]

Cook County continues to support VetDogs



From World War II to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Cook County is home to almost 700 veterans. Although the residents of Grand Marais honor their veterans in a variety of ways, some wanted to do more. Pastor EvaLyn Carlson of the First Congregational United Church of Christ began to search for a way to bring together people with […]