Local artist Tom Christiansen has been selected from a large pool of artists by the Grand Marais Library Board to create a piece of public artwork for the library. Christiansen, who is best known for working with metal in his sculptures, will be awarded a $10,000 grant from the Arrowhead Library System which used Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage money […]
Kelly and Paul Dahl recognized by Gunflint Fire Department
The Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual meeting. GTVFD Chief Jim Morrison was pleased to present the Outstanding Service Award for 2014 to Kelly and Paul Dahl. Kelly and Paul, both EMTs as well as emergency room nurses, are active members in the GTVFD. They plan and lead medical training as well as responding to emergency calls. […]
Lutsen to ask Forest Service to keep forest roads open
At the Lutsen Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, Cook County Commissioner Bruce Martinson said the U.S. Forest Service was seeking public comment on what roads the township would like to stay open. He discussed a recent request by the Forest Service to have townships identify and prioritize forest service roads that are most important to them. “This request […]
The Sky Blue Jazz Ensemble brings jazz to CCHS
Members of the Cook County High School Band had the opportunity to explore jazz in greater depth on Tuesday, October 28. The Sky Blue Jazz Ensemble offered a half-day workshop for the concert band to introduce young musicians to the history and fundamentals of jazz music and jazz improvisation. Local musician Mike DeBevec is spearheading the effort to bring the […]
Dear God, was that a hello or a goodbye?
As we rush through everyday life sometimes we see so many people we never really think about the fragility of it all. We assume that there will always be one more hello and one more goodbye. Then a tragedy hits and we realize it only takes a moment for it all to become final, there will be no more hellos […]
Food Shelf in need of volunteers, donations
Gwen Lenz said that over the years the Cook County Food Shelf has been getting busier. “The kids from the Cook County High School National Honor Society collected 300 pounds of food at Halloween, but in 2½ weeks it was gone. You should see how empty our shelves are right now,” she said on a recent cold, blustery Tuesday. The […]
Catch the holiday spirit at local craft shows
‘Tis the season! Coming up soon on the calendar are Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and Cyber Monday all intended to get everyone in the holiday shopping mode. There are also a number of other shopping opportunities right here in Cook County featuring local artists, crafters and vendors. At press time the talented artisans that take part in the North […]
Comment deadline on Highway 61 redesign extended
The City of Grand Marais has been working with the community on a potential redesign of the Highway 61 corridor through Grand Marais. Your feedback is needed and to receive a broad base of input, the deadline for comments has been extended to Wednesday, November 26. In May 2014, engineers and planners from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held […]
Make a real difference for folks in Cook County
Cook County’s Service Unit of the Salvation Army launches its annual Red Kettle campaign on Friday, November 28 and volunteer Red Kettle attendants (bell-ringers, singers, etc) are critical to the success of this effort. You can make a real difference by giving an hour or two of your time filling this role. Donations put in the kettles are directly proportional […]
Light Up a Life celebration moved to new location
For many years, Care Partners has hosted “Light Up a Life,” a special event that offers community members the opportunity to purchase a light—or lights—on a beautifully decorated tree of remembrance. “Light Up a Life” is taking place once again, but it will be held in a new location. Everyone is invited to join other community members at 6 p.m. […]