It had been 17 days. After resorting to canned fruits and vegetables, low on milk and red wine, it was necessary to restock in Grand Marais (a trip of five miles). After having sat for so long, the fossil-fueled engine cranked slowly. Descending the Gunflint hill, the gorgeous view of Lake Superior and the Grand Marais outer harbor became evident. […]
Thrift Store gives $24,507 to local nonprofits
First and Second Thrift Store may be the best-kept secret in town. They keep changing their location, as is to confuse their customers. They have a huge sign for their building that they haven’t gotten around to putting up yet. And they only advertise by occasional ads and emails on Boreal. Nevertheless, the store is thriving. That must be because […]
I believe, help my unbelief
In many churches all over the world this Sunday we will hear the story of the disciple we have unfortunately come to call “Doubting Thomas.” Of course it is quite appropriate fresh in the Easter season to hear the story of what happened just one week after the first appearance of the Risen Christ. It is also appropriate in the […]
Sandra Johnson,
Sandra Johnson, 70, of Grand Portage, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais. She was born on March 16, 1944 to Kenneth Vincent and Dorothy B. (Clark) Sherer in Chicago, IN. Sandra grew up in Grand Portage. Sandra was a member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She […]
Theodore “Ted” William Zimmerman,
Theodore “Ted” William Zimmerman, 97, Two Harbors, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors. He was born November 20, 1916 to George and Josephine (Drouillard) Zimmerman in Grand Portage where he grew up. He graduated from Cook County High School and then worked for the U. S. Forest Service as a fire tower watchman for […]
County Attorney Scannell trial set for July
Court dates have been set for jury trial of Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell on two felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. On April 17, Court Administrator Diane Herrick-Schmidt issued the notice that Scannell is scheduled to appear in court again in July. The case is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. A […]