After the announcement of the passing of U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar, I received news release after news release from his political colleagues expressing disbelief and heartfelt sorrow. Even though I sometimes disagreed with Congressman Oberstar, I share those sentiments. It is hard to believe the eloquent statesman with the big grin and hearty laugh is gone. As I searched my […]
Great Lakes ice coverage largest seen this century
Winter’s gone, and with it most of the snow and most of the cold, but it has left its mark behind in swollen lakes, rivers, streams and ponds. Recently the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the ice that covered the Great Lakes was the most seen this century. Lake Superior— which still has a lot of ice—was […]
Heart of the Continent collaborates with National Geographic on Travel the Heart map
Community suggestions for attractions wantedThe Heart of the Continent Partnership, which brings together land managers and community leaders from northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Ontario to consider cross-border projects that promote the region, has formed another alliance. The Heart of the Continent Partnership (HCOP) is now working with National Geographic Maps to highlight the world-class natural and cultural attractions of the Heart of the Continent. […]
Correction:
In the May 3, 2014 article Motor vehicle registration coming to Grand Marais Pharmacy, the phone number for the local Department of Motor Vehicles was incorrect. The correct number is (218) 387-2189. The News-Herald regrets the error.
The rivers of Cook County
Driving around Cook County this week you can’t help but notice all the creeks, streams, and rivers. It is as if someone opened gates further on up the waterways, and now all the water from the winter’s stockpile of snow can flow to lakes big and small. Eventually, we know, all the snow and ice will be gone, and the […]
Local Lifetree Café explores life and faith weekly
“Stories and conversations to feed the soul” will be featured at a new hour-long weekly experience called Lifetree Café. It will be held in the Ledgerock Room of Surfside on Superior on the west end of Tofte. Lifetree Café is “a comfortable place and time to gather and explore life and faith,” according to local director Deborah Lunde. A host […]
Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts relationship speaker
Young people ages 12 and up are invited to Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 14 to hear a presentation by Caleb Breakey, who will speak from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Organizer Sue Prom issued the invitation, explaining that Breakey has written a couple of books about love and relationships. Prom said he […]
