Grand Marais city councilors moved forward with a project to add more public restrooms to City Hall when they approved a design and budget proposal at their Oct. 8 meeting. The proposal from Pederson Design & Consulting of Grand Marais will “create preliminary plans, specifications and a cost projection for the purpose of future construction of public bathrooms in the […]
Tofte township and Birch Grove Foundation agree on business terms
Brian Larsen With months of negotiations behind them, the Tofte town board and the Birch Grove Foundation board finally came to an agreement about who does what and when, and who will pay the bills at Birch Grove Community Center. An agreement was reached on Thursday, October 16. At the meeting Tofte supervisors signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the […]
Cook County bows out of volleyball playoffs
A very good season came to an abrupt end when the Cook County Vikings fell to South Ridge in three straight games 25-18, 25-20, and 25-12 to bow out of the Section 7A quarterfinals in a match played at Hibbing on Friday, October 24. With the win South Ridge moved on to face top-ranked Northeast Range to see who will […]
The new Halloween
If you are a parent or grandparent of young children, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I use the term “trunk or treat.” You’ll also understand that a “pumpkin patch” is more than a field of large orange gourds. But if you aren’t, I’m here to give an updated report of these two currently popular Halloween events, and I’m […]
Megan Lehto graduates from Air Force Basic Training
A1C Megan Lehto graduated from U. S. Air Force Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas on August 1, 2014. She is currently training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas to become an F16 Weapons Loader, and will be assigned as a member of the 148th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard in Duluth upon completion of the 16-week course. […]
Military veterans and family stories needed for statewide tribute
The Cook County Veterans Service Office is seeking stories from military veterans and family members for inclusion in the Minnesota Military Family Tribute – a first-of-its-kind project that will be dedicated next June at the state capitol. The tribute will consist of three components: Gold Star Table, Thank You Military and Veteran Walkway, and Story Stones. Veterans Service Offices throughout […]
Senator Klobuchar’s staff meets with Cook County veterans
Veterans in need of help have plenty of resources, said retired General Tim Cossalter, Outreach Director for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. General Cossalter was in Grand Marais at the Cook County commissioners’ room on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 with a message for men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. However, Mike McElhiney, legislative director of the Minnesota […]
Memorial Blood Center coming to North Shore
According to the Memorial Blood Center, one blood donation can save as many as three lives. You can be a hero to someone through the simple act of donating blood. An opportunity is coming up to help fill the need in the Duluth/ Superior and Arrowhead Region. The “bloodmobile” will be visiting the North Shore in November. Call to schedule […]
Songwriters’ Shindig at Cascade
Last year’s Superior Songwriter’s Shindig at Cascade Restaurant and Pub was so successful, Maureen and Michael O’Phelan decided to make it an annual affair. Join the fun at Cascade at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014. The event is part of the Lake Superior Storm Festival sponsored by Visit Cook County. Maureen O’Phelan said last year some of the […]
Care Partners — raffle winner and more
Care Partners’ quilt raffle drawing was held Monday, October 13 at a volunteer meeting. Bob Bazzett of Lutsen was the lucky winner of the quilt. The raffle was a great success with over $2,400 raised to support Care Partners programs. Many thanks to Carol Harris for donating the quilt and also to Tom McCann, Jan Johansen and Cameron Norman for […]