At this time in the election cycle candidates for political office are desperately fighting for our attention with a barrage of television ads, appearances, mass mailings and all the other hoopla that comes with trying to forge a winning campaign. Let’s not forget that now is the time that we must fight for their attention as well. For many of […]
Legion Auxiliary collecting warm clothing for homeless veterans
The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to serve our nation’s veterans. The members of American Legion Post 413 are troubled by the number of homeless veterans in the United States and they are doing something to make a difference. From now until just after Veterans Day, November 15, the Legion Auxiliary is conducting a clothing drive. The Post […]
Don’t put a period, where God has put a comma
Before our final hymn, we ask those celebrating anniversaries to come forward for prayer. Couples come up and turn to face the congregation. “How long?” we ask, and they answer, “Two years” or “12 years” or “62 years,” and then we pray for them as they begin another year of the joys and challenges of a committed relationship. A few […]
Jean D. Husby
Jean D. Husby, a much-loved member of the Grand Marais community, died on Sunday, the fifth of October, 2014, at Hillhaven, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. Born and raised in McIntosh, Minnesota, Jean Vaatveit was the youngest of four girls. She married Harold Husby in 1944, and they recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. Harold and Jean […]
Stanton “Stan” Avery Skrien
Stanton “Stan” Avery Skrien, 54, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Grand Marais, Minnesota on June 3, 1960 to Rolf and Gail (Hunter) Skrien. He graduated from Central High School in 1981. Stan spent his 30-year working career at Goodwill and UDAC. He was active and enjoyed competing in […]
Elders enjoy the great fall weather
What a beautiful September we all enjoyed! The weather was so nice, really a great last hurrah for our short summer. The Elders enjoyed the annual grandparent’s day B-B-Q and picnic. This year we tried something new and partnered with Grand Marais Pharmacy for the event. We held it at the Community Center which enabled more people to attend. Everyone […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoOct. 15, 2004 Stephanie Williams and Rowan Watkins were chosen as Homecoming king and queen at ceremonies in the high school gym on Monday. The search for a new director of the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority has hit a snag. “We’re back to square one,” said EDA member Tim Kennedy at the Oct. 6 special meeting. […]
Sivertson unopposed for District 3 county board seat
There is only one candidate running for the Cook County Commissioner District 3 seat, currently held by Sue Hakes. Hakes is not running for reelection. Jan Sivertson, owner of Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais and Siiviis Art Gallery in Duluth, is running to fill the vacant seat. To learn more about Sivertson, the Cook County News-Herald asked her the same […]