Cook County will soon have its first, year-round hostel. Jeremy and Kate Keeble along with their two kids, Addie and Mavis, have owned and run the Hungry Hippie Farm for several years. Since purchasing the farm in Colvill, they’ve enjoyed being able to raise chickens as well as grow their own food. However, they have also kept their eyes open […]
Community health planning and comedy come together
What happens when we bring together community members and elected officials, add dinner from the Pie Place, a panel of local experts, and an improv comedy theater company? Find out at “What the Health?! How Do We Plan for Community Vitality?” This entertaining, free event, presented by the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, will be held at the Arrowhead Center for the […]
Will climate change affect tourism on the North Shore?
Will warmer summers, shorter winters and possible changes in the types of plants, animals and birds found in the Northland affect visitors coming to Cook County? And will an increase in risk of heat waves and wild fires throughout the region slow tourism to the North Shore? These were some of the questions posed to Arrowhead visitors during the winter […]
Nolan staff coming to town March 8
U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan has announced the locations of several “Congress Comes to You” meetings his staff will conduct in March, and a stop in Grand Marais is on the list. “Hearing directly from residents makes me a better advocate in Washington for the great people of Minnesota’s 8th District,” said Nolan. “Congress Comes to You meetings are an opportunity […]
Lions Club raffle for vision
The Grand Marais Lions Club does more than host the Fisherman’s Picnic celebration each year in August. The Lions Club International motto is “We serve” and Lions Clubs across the nation and the world serve their communities in many ways. One mission adopted by Lions Club is the preservation of vision and assistance to the sight impaired. The Grand Marais […]
Alison Scott coming to ACA
The North Shore Music Association will host Alison Scott at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Scott sings timeless soul that transcends style and fashion. Youa Vang of Minneapolis’ City Pages writes, “All artists hold a secret: the source of their creativity. Alison Scott hides hers under a controlled demeanor, but onstage comes alive as […]
Credit Union promotes “Hunger Hero”
With the new North Shore Hunger Hero initiative, North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) is asking 1,000 people to donate $1 a month or more with the goal of doubling the funding of anti-hunger programs in Cook and Lake counties. North Shore Federal Credit Union will match donations up to $5,000 during March (National Food Shelf Month) and other select […]
County Comprehensive Trails plan ready for review
A Cook County Comprehensive Trails Plan is being developed to outline strategic actions that the county and trail stakeholders can take to “create and maintain a quality system of trails for multiple uses in order to contribute to the quality of life for residents and the quality of experiences for visitors in Cook County and Grand Portage.” Cook County is […]
Community Calendar
Bill Ratner at the Arrowhead Center The North Shore Health Care Foundation presents Bill Ratner, author of Parenting for the Digital Age. Tuesday March 8, 6:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center, Grand Marais. “Media Madness: a comedic, fun and critical look at 21st century electronic media.” Book signing and refreshments. Friday Night Reels Glassland will be playing at Grand Marais Library March […]
Students excel at MATHCOUNTS! Competition
Robin Henrikson was one of eight Great Expectations School (GES) middle school students who traveled to UMD for a regional MATHCOUNTS! competition last week. Robin had the fifth-highest score after the first few rounds and placed fourth in the bracketed final round—earning a trip to the state competition. She will be competing at the state meet on March 12 in […]