Birch Grove Foundation (BGF) Board Member Coralyn Koschinska came before the Schroeder town board on Tuesday, November 10 ready to answer some questions for the board and to clear the air between the two groups. At Schroeder’s October meeting the board voted to reject giving BGF $2,500. That was the sum requested from the township by the Foundation last winter. […]
Nolan warns of holiday mail delays
Following the U.S. Postal Service Northland District’s announcement that it will process all Duluth mail and package volume through the holiday season and beyond in its St. Paul (Eagan) facility, U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan released the following statement: “I was encouraged by initial reports indicating the USPS had come to its senses and was set to restore some mail operations […]
Great run for Paron at State
Vikings finish in top half of SectionsOn Thursday, October 29, the Vikings raced their hearts out at the Section 7A race in Cloquet. The girls’ race was first and going into it, South Ridge looked like the strongest team but as the race wrapped up, Proctor came in first followed by Ely with South Ridge only able to send one runner as their team finished third. […]
2015 Christmas Bird Count to be held December 19
Both feeder watchers and birders on foot and in vehicles are invited to take part in the 2015 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The inventory of the Grand Marais counting circle will be held Saturday, December 19. The Grand Marais CBC is a 7.5- mile radius circle from a point 3 miles south of the middle of Devil Track Lake. […]
Life with whiskey jacks
Bonnie and Clyde were the first to enter my life. When Dick and I lived in our remote cabin on Tucker Lake, we were fascinated by a pair of large gray birds that began hanging around especially when I emptied the slop pail. We dubbed them Bonnie and Clyde, partly because of the popular movie at the time, partly because […]
Chamber and Visit Cook County celebrate the “Best of”
Lutsen Resort was filled with business owners from all ends of the county and dignitaries from around the region on Tuesday, November 3 at the Sixth Annual Tourism and Business Celebration. The Cook County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Cook County hosted the event that saw nearly 250 attendees. Visit Cook County Executive Director Linda Kratt gave an enthusiastic welcome […]
Playhouse offers As You Like It
The Grand Marais Playhouse is very proud to present As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s great comedies, at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts November 12-15 and 19-22. Thursday – Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults and $5 students. The Playhouse is offering two specials for this productions. Friday, November […]
Cross River Heritage Center holiday quilt raffle
The Cross River Quilters “Cozy in Red” quilt project for 2015 will be raffled at the Cross River Heritage Center on November 21 at 2:00 p.m. Polly Erickson worked through the winter of 2015 creating the lion’s share of the quilt. Finishing touches were added by the rest of the Cross River Quilters and the quilt has been brightening the […]
Mayor announces essay contest; winner will light Christmas tree
Hey kids – do you want to light the city’s Christmas tree? Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux has announced an essay contest for all school students, answering the question, “Why do you look forward to the holidays?” Submissions should be between 100 and 300 words, and sent to the mayor at: jay.a.decoux@gmail.com The city’s Christmas tree is set up […]
Brighten the holidays with a Girl Scout poinsettia
Cook County Girl Scouts are once again giving the opportunity to add some holiday flair to your home with a poinsettia sale. Pre-orders are being taken now. There are five poinsettia color choices—red, white, burgundy, pink and marble. The cost is $15 per plant. The poinsettias will be available for pick up at the Annual Community and Craft Sale on […]