Taylor Baham of Lutsen graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in University of Minnesota-Duluth commencement exercises on May 18, 2013 at Amsoil Arena and received his commission into the U.S. Air Force later that same day. At the commissioning ceremony, his father, Jeff Baham was able to pin on his stripes. Baham is currently […]
Austin and Ross named to UMD dean’s list
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its dean’s list for the 2013 spring semester. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Named to the list was Tara L. Austin, a junior, attending the School of Fine Arts. Tara is majoring in studio art. Tara is a 2009 graduate of Cook […]
Marce Wood exhibit at Basilica of St. Mary
Twenty-five Prismacolor pencil drawings are on display at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis in an exhibit named Prayers for Eden. Each piece tells a story—from scripture, of the saints of the Catholic Church, of vivid dreamscapes. And each piece comes from the heart of artist Marce Wood of Grand Marais. Wood visited with the Cook County News-Herald this […]
Scottish and Irish music featured in Hovland concert
Laura MacKenzie with Gary Rue will present A Concert of Traditional Scottish and Irish Music at the Hovland Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Laura MacKenzie and Gary Rue are a sparkling and original duo rooted in tradition. On stage with Gary Rue, MacKenzie draws upon her great wealth of tunes and songs from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton, central […]
Two inspiring films at WaterLegacy movie night
Two films will be presented at WaterLegacy movie night Aug. 24 at Betsy Bowen’s What’s Upstairs Grand Marais studio. The public is invited to come for one or both films. There is no charge, and popcorn and soft drinks will be served. WaterLegacy is a citizens’ group formed in response to concerns about the first nonferrous (sulfide) mine proposed in […]
Fishing Museum celebration August 24
The Tofte Historical Society has a lot to celebrate – 20 years as a historical society, the return of a historic boat, and a new shelter to house it. The public is invited to a celebration at the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum at 2:00 p.m. on August 24. The Viking fishing boat will receive a warm welcome as it […]
Grand Marais Public Library offers youth essay contest
Grand Marais Public Library announces the “My Library Essay Contest” for Cook County children ages 10 – 14 with cash prizes for the top three ranked essays. Children are asked to write an essay of about 250 words on the topic “My library.” Possible ideas are “My favorite time at the library was the day…” or “If I were the […]
A day of Civil War history in Grand Marais
Many residents may know that the tiny hamlet of Colvill was named after a Civil War soldier, Col. William Colvill. However, they may not know that he was commander of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Regiment. Learn more about Col. Colvill and many other Minnesotans who fought and died in the Civil War at the Cook County Historical Society Museum on […]
Community Calendar
Memorial Service for Laura Larsen RanningTo help us celebrate the life of Laura Larsen Ranningwho passed away on October 11, 2012, at the age of88. We will have a memorial service on August 24, 2013at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church (2nd St. &3rd Ave. W.) Grand Marais, MN. 8/3-8/17bLaura MacKenzie with Gary Rue in concertHovland Town Hall, Saturday […]
West End Calendar
Tofte Town MeetingHeld the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at theTofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. Lutsen Township Monthly MeetingsHeld the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. atthe Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. Schroeder Town MeetingsHeld the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. atSchroeder Town Hall, 124 Cramer Rd., Schroeder.