It might seem early, but with fall’s brush busily painting the Northland, winter isn’t far behind, and with that local utility providers are asking people to apply for protection from having the power disconnected to their house if they cannot make full payment on their electric bill. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Cold Weather Rule provides that a utility cannot […]
Rounds up at Superior National at Lutsen
At the August meeting of the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA), EDA Treasurer and acting general manager at Superior National at Lutsen (SNL) Scott Harrison gave an update on rounds at the golf course. The joint county/city economic authority owns and is responsible for management of the golf course. Harrison said last year was really difficult for the […]
Golf down at Gunflint Hills
Gunflint Hills Golf Superintendent Mike Kunshier said proceeds from this August were down 4 percent from last August. “We took in $99,954 this August compared to $104,532 last year. I think it’s weather related,” Kunshier told the Grand Marais Park Board at the September 1 meeting. “We had a couple of washouts, a couple of hot days when almost no […]
Vikings defeat Duluth Marshall
A summer of hard work is quickly paying off for the Viking volleyball team as it started its season with a decisive victory over Duluth Marshall three games to one: 25-12, 25-17, 21-25, 25-17. The Vikings played the 3A school at home on Saturday, August 29. Meredith Sutton led the team with 17 kills and 23 digs. Meredith’s sister, Linden […]
A thoughtful look at dog ownership in My Boy, Ben
My Boy, Ben was authored by David Wheaton of Golden Valley, who was an international tennis star. His family has owned a cabin on the North Shore of Lake Superior for many years. This is a great story about the love he and his family shared for his beloved dog Ben. The book also shares his and his family’s religious […]
An epic struggle
According to experts, pugs aren’t supposed to be good guard dogs. Tell that to Mr. Magoo. He recently saved us from three mallard ducklings and their mother. One evening Dick and I, joined by a neighbor, relaxed on the deck on the shoreline of Lac des Mille Lac, watching the sunset, a tradition we follow on nice nights. Suddenly Dick […]
Shocking conclusion in The Ravens
The third and final book in Vidar Sundstøl’s North Shore murder mystery series ends with a shocking conclusion as the often troubled and tormented U.S. Forest Service ranger Lance Hansen finally figures out who killed the Norwegian tourist he found bludgeoned to death near Father Baraga Cross in Schroeder. In Sundstøl’s first two books, Land of Dreams and Only the […]
Improved shelving system for library’s picture books
It is now easier to find the picture books you’re looking for at the Grand Marais Public Library. Patsy Ingebrigtsen, juvenile and reference librarian, said she has recently completed a big project to make the children’s section more accessible and user-friendly. “It was a rather big change with one of the juvenile collections. I’ve rearranged all the picture books according […]
CCLEP hosts solar PV events
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) will host three solar events in September as part of the Solar Initiative Project. At 7 p.m. Sept. 8, a solar photovoltaic (PV) workshop will be given at North House Folk School. This workshop is designed to help Cook County landowners learn how solar PV works and what type of installation would work best […]
North House Unplugged auction now open
Is your heart craving the North’s magnetic pull? North House Folk School’s fourth annual “Points North Online Auction” is opens at 8 a.m. Sept. 11. With over 120 unique items to choose from, Points North features the best of the North, including: . Lodging packages on Lake Superior, up the Gunflint Trail, and hidden across the beautiful North Shore landscape. […]