The first Thanksgiving turkey I fixed was as bad as they come. I assumed since Mom was the best turkey preparer in the world, her talent would automatically pass on to me. After all, I helped her fix her Thanksgiving dinners by whipping cream for pumpkin pie. The first clue that it took more than genes to cook a good […]
Oddz & Endz: A year of hard work and fun
Having celebrated its one-year anniversary in June 2015, the independent nonprofit, Oddz & Endz, is a seemingly permanent asset to Cook County. I met with EvaLyn Carlson, who runs Oddz & Endz along with four other ladies, to hear the story of how the business came to be established. While Carlson admitted that there have been a few challenges connected […]
Northwoods Fiber Guild holiday show and sale Dec. 5
Every Tuesday a group of women gather at Java Moose in Grand Marais to visit over coffee with skeins of yarn, pieces of felt, bits of string, beads and more scattered across the table. The lively group is the Northwoods Fiber Guild and their beautiful handiwork will be on display—and for sale—at the guild’s annual holiday show and sale at […]
The library comes to your mailbox
As the cold winter approaches and driving becomes difficult, paperback books, DVDs, and audio books on CD can arrive in your mailbox. The Mail-A-Book service from the Arrowhead Library System (ALS) loans paperback books and other items via the U.S. mail, free of charge. This tax-supported service delivers library items directly to your mailbox including the cost of postage. Items […]
Stop and shop at Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop will once again bring a team of Girl Scout elves to help kids shop for Christmas gifts. Join Cook County Girl Scouts on Saturday, December 5, at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais for this fun family event. Festivities start with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. Pancakes and fixings will be available with coffee, juice and […]
New face for REEP
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP)’s Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) is gearing up to work with a new energy auditor in Cook County. Although not new to the county or building, Mike Senty of Senty Construction and Senty Inspection, will become the new energy auditor for REEP. He will also offer blower door testing for new construction in Cook […]
See new lighting display at City Hall
The general public, especially commercial property owners and managers, are invited to visit Grand Marais City Hall during businesses hours and see a lighting display in the mayor’s office. Each fixture uses LED lamps but all are configured differently. Examples range from replacing only the lamp to replacing the whole fixture. Keith Butcher, Energy Services representative for Southern Minnesota Municipal […]
Community Calendar
North Woods Fiber Guild Annual Holiday Sale and Open House The North Woods Fiber Guild is holding its annual Holiday Sale and Open House Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Grand Marais Art Colony, 120 West 3rd Avenue. Buy high quality hand crafted originals by Fiber Guild members. Come meet Guild members, enjoy refreshments and […]
Vikings start season against Spartans
Viking fans attending the boys’ basketball home opener against Nashwauk-Keewatin on Friday, November 20 saw a young Viking team that is a work in progress, but after a ragged first half of play, some good work was seen in the second half. In an effort to find the right player combinations, Head Coach Mitch Dorr used his whole bench in […]
Grand Marais Playhouse recognizes seniors
As the Grand Marais Playhouse ended its run of As You Like It, the annual community/ youth production on Sunday, November 22, the Playhouse recognized several Cook County High School students for their participation in community theater, Shae Morawitz, Erica Marxen and Sam Kern. Additionally, Erica and Sam were recognized for their work with the Playhouse, totaling more than eight […]