In my efforts to get ahead, to write the imaginary column-in-the-can I talked about in Unorganized Territory a few weeks ago, I have Post-It notes stuck all over my desk, on my laptop, and on the dash of my car. The Post-It notes have phrases intended to give me an idea for a column later. Unfortunately these cryptic notes don’t […]
GunFlint Tavern expanding
“I feel a change comin’ on” – Bob Dylan GunFlint Tavern is in the midst of change, and the Tavern’s owners Jeff and Susan Gecas love for music is driving much of it. The Raven’s Nest, the rocking rooftop deck at GunFlint Tavern is in the process of being enclosed, with big windows facing Lake Superior installed to keep the […]
Well, now what?
Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” John 21: 15 The final chapter of John’s gospel is a text I occasionally seek out when I sense that I have failed to live […]
Kim Michael Crawford
Kim Michael Crawford, 48, of Grand Portage, died from injuries suffered in an ATV accident, on Thursday, April 7, 2016 near his home in Grand Portage. He was born March 12, 1968 to Michael and Wilma Crawford in Nuremberg, Germany. He grew up in Furth, Germany where he attended school. Kim moved to Grand Portage in 2009, where he worked […]
Anton “Tony” Cicak
Anton “Tony” Cicak, 85, of Schroeder, died Monday, April 11, 2016 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1929 to Anton and Mary (Cervenka) Cicak in Chicago, Illinois. Tony grew up and attended schools in Phillips, Wisconsin before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded a Silver Star, two […]
Carl Reuben Eidnes
Carl Reuben Eidnes passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016 with loved ones at his side. Carl was born in Woodville, Wisconsin in 1925. He, his parents and four sisters lived in and around that area for most of Carl’s childhood, where Carl’s father was a Lutheran minister for multiple churches. The family moved to Grand Marais when Carl […]
Richard D. Smith,
Richard D. Smith, 55, of Grand Marais, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais. He was born July 15, 1960 to Lonny and Yvonne (Anderson) Smith in Grand Marais, where he grew up and graduated from Cook County High School. He worked as a carpenter for different contractors over the years. Richard also ran […]
Grand Portage Elders optimistic about spring
When will spring arrive? Although the weather has not been very nice these past few weeks the Elders are optimistic that spring will come yet. Thanks to Andy Schmidt, our Snap coordinator, we have several types of lettuce, some radishes and beans sprouting in the ENP hoop house. While checking on the raised beds our director saw rhubarb beginning to […]
