Although “Little Free Libraries” are taking the state, the nation, perhaps even the world, by storm, the phenomenon is relatively new to Cook County. There are at least two Little Free Libraries in the planning stage or under construction in Grand Marais. However, Lynn Arnold’s Little Free Library at her home at 103 Third Avenue West in Grand Marais is […]
Countdown to the Playhouse Summer Festival
This year’s Festival features two comedies chosen with summer fun in mind. In Nunsense: the Mega Musical, the sisters of Mount Saint Helen of Hoboken put on a fundraiser to raise money to bury four dead sisters. The cast is Rena Rogers, Karina Roth, Karen Blackburn, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Michaela Peterson, Jan Healy, Don Grant, Daniel Ditmanson and Gerry Grant. […]
Around the World in 80 Bouquets with West End Garden Club
The Schroeder Town Hall will be the place for world travelers—or those who want to be world travelers!— to visit on Saturday, July 19 from 1 – 5 p.m. The West End Garden Club is offering Around the World in 80 Bouquets. Admission is free. In addition to this “flying” show, lemonade, coffee and tea will be served, as well […]
Grand Marais Garden Club shares Birds, Bees & Blossoms
The Grand Marais Garden Club invites you to its annual flower show entitled Birds, Bees & Blossoms on Friday, July 18 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Cook County Community Center. Sally Berg and Helen Muth are this year’s chairpersons. You will enjoy a vast array of floral arrangements using all member-grown flowers. Refreshments will be served as well […]
Community Calendar
Garden Club Flower ShowBirds, Bees & Blossoms Friday, July 18, noon to 5 p.m. atthe Community Center. Refreshments served, FREE. Events at Drury Lane BooksSaturday, July 12, 11 a.m.: The Muffin Man – Stories foryoung children. Saturday, July 12, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.: FullMoon Music Celebration – Outside on the lakeshore.Music with Yvonne Mills and Company. Moon rise isat […]
North Shore Vikings prove to be a tough team
Spectators enjoyed some of the finest baseball played in Cook County in some time on July 1 when International Falls came to town for the first time ever. The score was not indicative of the games played. International Falls defeated the Vikings 7-0 and 8-2, but the matches were pretty even. Frankie Miller took the hill for the Vikings in […]
Host families needed
Visiting students ages 15-18 from around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand are seeking host families in and around Grand Marais for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. Host families (traditional families, singles, empty nesters, etc.) serve as mentors and a home base for their student. Visiting students participate as active members of the family and integrate into their […]
College News
Leonard named to Lake Superior College dean’s list Linnea Leonard of Grand Marais has been named to the dean’s list at Lake Superior College for both the 2013 fall semester and the 2014 spring semester. Mark Magnuson, Ph.D, vice president of academic and student affairs, congratulated Leonard on her outstanding achievement. In a letter to students who received dean’s list […]