The Lake Superior Storm Festival, in only its second year, has become an incredibly popular event with local residents and visitors alike. There is something for just about everyone! There was great attendance at all of the interesting presentations. There was a talk on stand-up paddling and surfing by Randy Carlson of the University of Minnesota at Sven & Ole’s […]
Are we listening?
A newly ordained priest was sent to work as an assistant to an older priest. The young priest went to the older priest for some orientation and advice. “How long should I preach?” The older man answered preach for about 10 minutes. I have been surprised when I observe that people can attend a lengthy concert or movie for two […]
Mark Patrick Ceminsky
Mark Patrick Ceminsky, 38, of Grand Marais, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2014. Mark was born in St. Paul, the oldest of three children born to Jane and Dave Ceminsky. Mark grew up in Duluth and graduated from East High School in 1994. Mark worked for Ridgeview Country Club during his high school years. He then began a career […]
November off to a good start for Grand Portage Elders
November is off to a good start. Everyone is on the correct time having said good-bye to daylight savings time. The Elder Nutrition Program (ENP) hosted an AARP Driver Refresher class the first week of November. Eight Elders participated and are now able to claim their 10 percent car insurance discount. Miigwech to Pam McDougal for volunteering to teach. Northland […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoNov. 12, 2004 The Cook County Board approved $6,800 for the Cook County Snowmobile Club on Tuesday, the amount bid by S.J. Bautch Construction to re-route part of the trail around Hungry Jack Lake. The new trail will run along state and private land, rather than Hungry Jack Road, and will afford direct access to the lake. County […]
School board reviews requests from Local Indian Education Committee
Should helping a parent, guardian or grandparent harvest wild rice or helping in the “sugar bush” be counted against an Ojibwe student if that assistance in that traditional activity causes the student to miss school? “No,” said Cook County High School Principal Adam Nelson to the mother of an Anishnaabe student who asked the question. “Not if the student gets […]
New board members join Great Expectations
Great Expectations School (GES) in Grand Marais held its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 11. Attendees received an update on the school’s performance in connection with Minnesota’s “World’s Best Workforce” legislation and elected new board members. As a public charter school, GES is run by a board made up of parents, educators, and community members. Elected Tuesday were Mike Carlson, […]
A day of honor for our veterans
Veterans Day 2014 offered many opportunities to honor our county’s veterans, starting with a drum ceremony and flag raising in Grand Portage and continuing with a moving Veterans Day Concert at Cook County Schools in Grand Marais. Rounding out the day, veterans were treated to free meals at Sven & Ole’s Pizza or the American Legion Post 413 in Grand […]