A “Card of Thanks” in the June 22 issue of the News-Herald contained two typographical errors. The family of Betty Backlund wishes to thank Sue Nelson, CNA, of the Home Health Care Department and Dr. Paul Terrill of the North Shore Hospital for his wonderful bedside manner.
Following the rules
Life is complicated and it seems that it is getting more so all the time. I believe people and communities need guidelines and structures to make life better and more peaceful and productive. As a person of faith I turn to our Holy Scripture in the Word of God. There I find a guide for many decisions. There I find […]
Grand Marais Evangelical Free Church celebrates 50-year anniversary
Biblically speaking, 50 years isn’t very long. But by today’s standards, when countries form and dissolve within 50 years and technology races at an unimaginable rate, 50 years is a long, long time. That said, the entire month of July will be one of celebration for members and friends of the Grand Marais Evangelical Free Church as they celebrate 50 […]
Kathryn Ann Bramstedt,
Kathryn Ann Bramstedt, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 15, 2013. She is survived by children Harold “Connie” (Nancy) of Grand Marais, Jerry (Carolyn) of Ellensburg, Wash., Jim (Leigh) of Hinckley, Mary (Jerry) Scudder of Hugo, and Bob (Debbie) of Marine on St. Croix; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Marcy Rusinko; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She […]
Phyllis Parker honored as Minnesota’s Salute to Senior Service Winner
Phyllis Parker of Grand Marais has been honored as the Minnesota winner of the Home Instead Senior Care network’s Salute to Senior Service award. Parker, 69, was recognized for her dedicated community service, including her work with Cook County Care Partners. She was nominated by Shirley Lindgren. Through Care Partners Phyllis has formed deep relationships with patients and their families. […]
Class of 2013 grad heading to Uganda
Michaela Peterson of Hovland is preparing for the journey of a lifetime. At summer’s end she will be embarking on a nine-month service trip to Uganda, Africa. Michaela will be working with a charity in povertystricken areas. Michaela is a member of the Cook County High School Class of 2013 and unlike many of her friends, she is not sure […]
Tofte Board meets to discuss senior housing
Dick Grabko and Gary Lamppa of Community Resource Development (CRD) came before the Tofte town board on Thursday, June 13, 2013 with a proposal to pursue the feasibility of developing senior housing at the Birch Grove Community Center site. In the past, the board has looked at putting senior housing behind Birch Grove on the hillside on land owned by […]
The morning grind
Wake up! The buzz of the alarm, the hum of the television, the beeps of text messages, the dogs barking, the family chatting, the mental “to do” list for the day and you are off: to work, to school, to daycare, to Duluth for the day. During this morning routine, many people feel rushed and frantic as the clock ticks […]
Under-budget Poplar River projects leave money for additional work
The Poplar River Management Board (PRMB) has been given until December 31 to complete projects under a large Great Lakes Commission grant. One of the three projects already planned for this summer, the Caribou Highlands Flowpath, is going to come in under budget, leaving funds available for another project to reduce sediment from the Poplar River. Under consideration are storm […]