For many years, students in Ivy Church’s college writing class have presented “The Night of the Notorious” to showcase their writing and research skills. The topic this year is more practical, but still compelling. This year the College in the Schools seniors will present “The Working Class of 2016” on Jan. 11. Starting at 7 p.m. in the Arrowhead Center […]
An exciting anniversary event
It was a cold and stormy night. It was January 1971. Folks were gathered at the First Congregational Church, sitting together anticipating an event that had never happened before! People from the community, their friends, family, or even neighbors perhaps were going to act. Act in performance in front of them. What would happen? Where would this lead? Insert dramatic […]
New home construction workshop offered
New Home Construction From Building Permit To Certificate of Occupancy is a full day course that will concentrate on construction of a single family home. The course is based on the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code and 2015 Minnesota Energy Code. It will use the example of the construction of one single-family home recently constructed in Minnesota. Instructor Peter Kulczyk, who […]
Family dance with SplinterTones Jan. 23
SplinterTones, a six-piece band based in Grand Marais, will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Cook County Community Center log building. The ensemble plays a blend of hep and snappy tunes in a unique and unmistakable style. Noted for their vibrant vocal harmonies, colorful stage presence and strong rhythmic grooves, SplinterTones crowd the dance floor with legions of […]
F-Stops and Ice: Winter photography class at Sugarloaf Cove
Winter can be a great time for outdoor photography, especially if you know the key tricks for getting impressive images in snowy Minnesota! Join landscape photographer Chris Sandberg at Sugarloaf Cove for a class on winter photography at 10 a.m. Jan. 30. Sandberg has been shooting at the Cove and along the North Shore for the last 13 years, and […]
Legislators to hold Town Hall meeting in Silver Bay
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook), Representative Rob Ecklund (DFL-International Falls), and Representative Jason Metsa (DFL-Virginia) will hold a town hall with local officials, and Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) officials for those affected by the downturn in the steel industry. The gathering will be at the ReUnion Hall, 97 Outer Drive in Silver Bay on Wednesday, January […]
Community Calendar
50th Anniversary Celebration For Bob & Edie Mattson at American Legion, January 19. Free buffet from 5-8 p.m., with coffee & cake to follow. Short service by EvaLyn Carlson. All are welcome. Dog and Horse Owners: There will be a public meeting to discuss the shared use of the Gunflint Horse Park in Grand Marais for both dogs and horses. […]
Check trail conditions before heading out
Winter sports enthusiasts are reminded to check in with friends or area businesses before heading out snowmobiling, snowshoeing or skiing. The freezing rain and heavy snow that fell in December toppled brush and trees that are still being cleared in some places. In addition, trail managers caution that in many places, water from creeks and small ponds is still flowing […]
DNR finishes 2015 with record numbers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a report at the end of 2015 about its accomplishments for the year. Topping the list was the fact that a record number of people visited Minnesota state parks and enjoyed trout fishing in lakes and streams in 2015. In addition to a record number of people visiting state parks in 2015, […]