The Grand Marais Public Library presents singer/ songwriter Preston Gunderson on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. for a performance and workshop. Gunderson, a native from Virginia, Minn. will perform songs from his latest release, “The Recluse – EP,” in the top 25 on the iTunes singer songwriter charts. His workshop on writing and recording original music, his processes and […]
Start Fisherman’s Picnic off with style at Lioness Buffet
The Annual Grand Marais Lioness Buffet is just around the corner, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. on July 31 at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10 East Fifth Street, Grand Marais. Everyone looks forward to this Fisherman’s Picnic tradition where the best cooks in the land bring together fishcakes, ham, potato salad, baked beans, and more. Michelle Korst is heading […]
ECFE pancake breakfast set for Aug. 2 and 3
The 2012-2013 ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) year was full of fun and learning for local families with children ages birth to 5 years old. The program is made successful by the strong community involvement and volunteer efforts of community members as well as our ECFE staff members. ECFE classes had numerous guest speakers featuring topics such as passenger safety, […]
Community Calendar
Celebration of life for Sonja (Isaacson) QuinnSaturday, August 3, 2013 at the Croft Homestead,1653 Croftville Rd. starting 12 noon. 218-387-9433or 530-545-1001. Brodini Family Comedy Magic ShowSaturday, Aug. 3rd Grand Marais Library 11:15 a.m.& 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4th Harbor Park Stage2:15 p.m. after parade. Activity button required. Waterfront Worshipwith Cornerstone Community ChurchJoin Cornerstone Community Church for worship at9:30 a.m., Sunday, […]
Ninth annual Lundie tour visits the county’s east end
How often does a person get to go on an architectural tour with professionals who either designed the houses or are experts on the architects who did? The 90 participants in the sold-out ninth annual Lundie Vacation Home Tour on July 13, 2013 did just that. The event is a fundraiser for the Schroeder Area Historical Society. On the tour […]
Where are the fish biting?
Buck’s Hardware report for this week: On July 27 our week-long Fisherman’s Picnic contest begins. Prizes range from $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third in each of six categories: Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Salmon, and Brook Trout. We will have our board up all week so you can keep track of the current […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Hot to cold
If you do not like the weather just wait a minute and it will change. Last week we were dripping in heat and this week I was worried about covering up the tomato plants with an overnight low of 39 degrees. The drastic temperature changes were being fueled by some nasty weather. Big winds with rain and lightning lit up […]