Much has been written about lutefisk. Actually most of what has been written is a repetition of the same thing, but writing about the craziness of the traditional lutefisk dinner has become somewhat of a tradition in and of itself. So I thought, with my congregation, Zoar Church, keeping up this time-honored culinary custom on Saturday, I would give it […]
Joyce E. (Sundquist- Berglund-Stevenson) Brixey and John C. Brixey
John C. Brixey left this earth August 1, 2015, followed by his loving wife Joyce E. Sundquist- Berglund-Stevenson Brixey who joined him Aug. 25, 2015. They were both 76. John was born February 22, 1939. Joyce was born October 14, 1938, in Hovland to Arthur and Nellie Sundquist. John and Joyce were married in Weaverville, California on October 3, 1981. […]
Norma Lucille Wilson
Norma Lucille Wilson, age 73 of Cloquet, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Solvay Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1942 in Duluth to Edward and Marion (Bardsley) Jacobsen. Norma grew up on the North Shore and graduated from Cook County High School in 1959. She had worked as a waitress for the Grand […]
Senior Center hosting “Thanks-for-Giving” food drive
It’s that time of year when times can be harder than normal for local families, with additional costs for fuel, winter clothing/ gear, holidays etc. It’s also a time of year that our local food shelf needs our help more than ever. They have been struggling to provide for community members in need so it’s imperative that as a community, […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoNov. 11, 2005 A couple who lives in Chisholm and has a cabin on the Gunflint Trail bought the Tip of the Trail for $701,000 in a “spirited” public auction Oct. 31. Three bidders vied for the property, with Michael and Sally Valentini winning with a bid $94,100 above the appraised value of $606,90. The other bidders were […]
Cook County sheriff offers advice about telephone scams
An elderly Cook County gentleman recently received a phone call purportedly from his grandson. His “grandson” said he was in trouble, in jail in fact, said he had been set up and he needed money to get out. He pleaded with his “grandfather” not to tell grandma. Just go to the bank and withdraw a couple of thousand dollars and […]
Housing rehab, radios and roads on county agenda
At the request of County Board Chair Heidi Doo-Kirk, commissioners voted to have the county act as fiscal agent for Lutsen Township on its application for a $226,800 Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grant that would be used to rehabilitate sub standard housing. The vote came at the board’s November 10 meeting. In the application it states, “A […]
Lutsen Fire Department pilots computer system in rescue squad
City Towing to Boyer Trucking/ Cummings Tech in Superior, Wisconsin was approximately $2,000. “And it was something we had to do, no matter what,” said Groth. Fire Chief Goettl added, “It was repaired really quickly.” “And it’s back,” said Groth. In his monthly report on October 20, Fire Chief Paul Goettl said the Lutsen Fire Department now has a dispatch […]