In April 2014, Michael Robert Drilling, 47, of Grand Marais pled guilty to one count of Securities fraud in U.S. District Court. On December 11, United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced that Drilling would be confined to 60 months in federal prison for devising and executing a multi-million-dollar investment fraud scheme. He was also ordered to make restitution of […]
Cook County recognized for septic regulation planning
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs bestows the Local Government Innovation Awards (LGIA) to recognize the creative ways counties, cities, and schools are doing things differently and making Minnesota better. At the Tuesday, December 16 county board meeting, Planning and Zoning Director Tim Nelson told commissioners that Cook County had earned Overall Honors for counties in the 2014 awards cycle […]
Julefest brightens a gray winter day
Not even a very un-winter like gray, foggy, rainy day could dampen the spirits of the large throngs of people who attended the 2014 Julefest at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 13. Welcoming guests this year were new emcees Craig Peterson and Jim Ringquist. They took over for the very colorful and very funny Dave Peterson who was the […]
936 pennies
I recently read an article called How 936 Pennies Can Change the Way You Parent. I highly recommend all parents to take 10 minutes to read this. It really touched my heart as I am the mom to three great kids ages 21, 16 and 15. The article suggests we all fill a jar with 936 pennies at the birth […]
Mushing season begins with new year
Mush in the New Year at the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race on Jan. 3 and 4 when up to 20 teams of mushers and sled dogs will cover 100 miles on the Gunflint Trail. Spectators will be able to watch the race and vet checkups throughout. The Gunflint is displaying an impressive lineup of local participants and some […]
Qigong film featured at Clinic this winter
Winter blues? Improve your health and well being while discovering your potential with Qigong. Qigong is an ancient system of exercises using flowing, meditative movements to stretch, open and energize your body and mind. Qigong can also be adapted for use as a technique to heal others on multiple levels. There will be three free opportunities this winter to view […]
Paint with wool at GM library program
The Grand Marais Public Library will present “Painting with Wool: Needle Felting Fun,” a free family workshop using colorful sheep’s wool to create landscapes or colorful abstract art. Artists of all ages and skill will learn the beautiful and fun art of needle felting. The process starts with soapy water and ends after “painting” a picture with your felting needle. […]
Community Calendar
Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses at the North Shore Campus, 300 W. 3rd St., Grand Marais. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 218-387-3411or at www.northshorecampus.org. Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Foot Care Clinic The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Department of Public Health & Human Services offer their Foot Care Clinic at the Grand Marais Senior Center […]
Tough week for Viking boys
With Cook County’s best overall player Jamie Wick sitting on the bench for most of the first half because of foul trouble, the Two Harbors Agates built a big lead against the young Vikings and never looked back in their 49-14 win. Although it wasn’t on the schedule, the game was played in Grand Marais on Thursday, December 11. Cook […]
Viking girls drop two games
A game Viking team fell to the tall Two Harbors Agates 49-37 at home on Friday, December 12. The Vikings led early by 6 points, but the Agates fought back and slowly but surely caught up and went into halftime with a 27-15 lead. The second half played out like the first with the Vikings staying within shouting distance but […]