Are you an artist living in the Arrowhead Region, seeking funding to move your career to the next level? Does your regional arts nonprofit need operating support, or funding for a project? If so, plan to attend a meeting of the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council on Sept. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Grand Marais Art Colony. Samuel Black, […]
Great Decisions focuses on Myanmar
The next Great Decisions meeting will be held Sept. 19 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais. Mary McCormick will lead the discussion of the topic “Myanmar & Southeast Asia.” Mary is an attorney who practices international law. She is a member of the St. Paul/ Minneapolis Committee on Foreign Relations and a […]
Give the gift of friendship with Care Partners
The gift of your friendship can mean a lot for those on the journey of aging or serious illness—just someone to hear their stories, be with them or remind them of their significance. Care Partners volunteers provide companionship in the client’s home, at the care center, or the hospital. Volunteers provide ongoing friendly visits, a compassionate presence at end of […]
Guest lecture by Mary Ellen Ashcroft features Dorothy L. Sayers
Creativity, Meaningful Work and Gender: The Life and Writings of Dorothy L. Sayers will be presented by Mary Ellen Ashcroft at Cook County Higher Education on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Shore Campus. Brilliant, energetic, and outspoken, Dorothy L. Sayers stood out during a time when women were expected to be passive and decorative. Over her […]
Kratt to speak at business luncheon Sept. 25
Welcome Linda Jurek Kratt, new executive director of the Cook County Visitors Bureau, back to the community at Higher Ed’s September Business Networking Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at Higher Ed. Kratt is known to many in the community because she grew up here, graduated from Cook County High School, and worked here for a number of […]
Community Calendar
“Walking Wednesday” continues!“Walking Wednesday” Walking School Bus continuesfor students either walking or driving their bikes toschool. Children and parents can “get aboard” theWalking School Bus each Wednesday at three locations:8th Ave. W. & 2nd Street – 7: 20 a.m.; Cook Countycourthouse – 7:20 a.m.; or 7th Ave. East and CountyRoad 7 – 7:30 a.m. All will be led by law […]
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.
Where are the fish biting?
Buck’s Hardware Hank weekly report: If you’re interested in fishing, grab some bait and head up to Ball Club, Kemo, or the Lakes Twin and perhaps something will bite. I understand some fine barracudas are being taken. Overall the fishing is still pretty darn good wherever you choose to go; the only thing you have to do is get out […]
Plans under way for 2014 Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race
With one organizational meeting under their belts, the committee in charge of setting up and running the 2014 Gichigami Express Sled Dog race is excited and looking for more volunteer help and sponsors as it proceeds with the second running of what could be called an impromptu (but very successful) inaugural race. “Last year we had 18 mushers, and this […]
Fall colors coming soon
September is a great month to be on the Gunflint Trail. The leaves are beginning to show some color and the fish are biting. I suppose there are many other reasons to be here, but this is what I know. Saganaga Lake has been giving up a lot of little walleyes in 20 to 30 feet of water and they […]