Why Ruby’s Pantry?
Why Ruby’s Pantry? Because it’s expensive buying food in Cook County. Because it’s foolish to waste perfectly good food. Because we would be good for us to know each other better. Ruby’s Pantry’s purpose is to stretch food dollars, lessen food waste and build neighborliness. And because God calls us to say “yes.” When we say “yes” to God, the […]
New Arrivals
Anna and Will Sandstrom are pleased to announce the birth of their son Brennan Paul Sandstrom. Brennan was born at 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 25 at Cook County North Shore Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is welcomed to the family by brothers Isaac, Wyatt and Cullen in Grand Marais and sister […]
New Arrivals
Grace Eleanor Danfelt was born at 6 p.m. on June 18, 2015 in Grand Marais. She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and measured 19 inches long. New parents Gwendolyn Danfelt and Woody Gilk thank the wonderful staff at Cook County North Shore Hospital for a safe and joyful delivery. Proud grandparents are Jo Wood of Hovland, Paul Gilk and Susanna […]
New Beginnings
Eden Eleccian Maningo and Darren Alan Waha were united in marriage on June 28, 2015 at Darren’s family home in Grand Portage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nerio Maningo of Philippines. The groom is the son of Jerry Waha and Sharon Olson of Grand Portage. Attending the bride were Maid of Honor Wei-Lani Likiaksa and Flower […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoJuly 8, 2005 Two neighbors, the U.S. and Canada, got together for the Fabulous ’50s & ’60s Weekend at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino followed by July 4 fireworks and music by the classic rock group The Knack. City engineer John Jamnick reported to city council Wednesday that work is nearly finished on the $2.1 million downtown infrastructure […]
Senior Center welcomes new faces
June was a super busy month at the Senior Center. Our new Programs and Service Coordinator Jessica Rodne started June 1 and has been busy planning events and activities. Jes as we call her comes with a background working with children in her past job at School District 166 and also has a young son Rayce who is 8 years […]
Dalton Howard Shroyer
Dalton Howard Shroyer, “Dal”, 92 of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on June 27, 2015 at Chandler Regional Medical Center with family at his side. Dalton was born in Mishawaka, Indiana to Harvey Howard Shroyer and Grace Brewer Shroyer on Oct. 13, 1922. He was a B-26 Marauder pilot in the Army Air Force during World War II and achieved the […]