Some time ago, as I hopped into my car to make the drive from Lutsen back to Grand Marais, I turned on the radio and fiddled with the dial until I found something interesting to listen to. What I found was a Christian station whose host was inviting listeners to share verses of scripture that they feel our nation needs […]
Wallace “Wally” A. Berglund,
Wallace “Wally” A. Berglund, age 90 of Burnsville, Minnesota and formerly of Grand Marais, went to be with his Lord Jesus on April 11, 2016. Wally was born in Grand Marais on December 21, 1925. He and his seven brothers and sisters lived in the area his entire childhood, mostly on a dairy farm on Maple Hill. Wally graduated from […]
Food Shelf needs some helping hands
The North Shore community frequently steps up to help the Cook County Food Shelf financially. Various groups host fundraisers and food drives throughout the year. Generous citizens drop checks in the mail or nonperishable items in shopping carts at local grocery stores. But did you know there is another way to help the food shelf? There is always a need […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 28, 2006 At the first town meeting after the Lutsen annual meeting, new clerk Cathryn Hanson asked supervisors to make some housekeeping decisions including pay rates for supervisors, fire chief, clerk and treasurer. In a 2-1 vote, supervisors approved a raise for their pre-meeting attendance compensation from $75 to $85. Supervisor Brad Ludlow, who was elected […]
Grant secures Schroeder Area Historical Society exhibit
Thanks to a Minnesota Power Foundation $2,000 grant to the Schroeder Area Historical Society, the 2016 exhibit Stories of Taconite Harbor is on secure financial footing. The exhibit will debut May 27 at the opening of Cross River Heritage Center. Later in the season, on Aug. 6, Schroeder Area Historical Society will host a reunion of former Taconite residents and […]
Not Your Fault
Sexual assaults are rarely reported. In fact, sexual assault remains one of the most dramatically underreported crimes in the U.S. Survivors may find that their lives have been affected on levels never imagined. Sexual violence can profoundly impact the way a person sees themselves and the world in general. Not only has the survivor’s power, control and sense of safety […]
Depression can increase as seasons change
Although hours of daylight have increased and trees are starting to leaf out, the change of seasons can be a hard time for some people. Frequent weather changes and gray days can be tiring. Do you know the symptoms of depression? Do you know the difference between a case of “spring fever” and depression? Depression is a serious illness than […]
Lighting at the end of Caribou Trail is imminent
The Lutsen Township board of supervisors had a lot of ground to cover during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 19. Supervisor Andrew Beavers updated the board on his research into the issue brought up at the previous meeting regarding lighting at the bottom of the Caribou Trail. Beavers stated that he received an email from John Twiest, operations manager […]
Bragg wins “Big Hitter Award”
Steve Bragg of Lutsen received the “Big Hitter Award” at the Calhoun Companies’ awards breakfast celebration in Minneapolis on February 16, 2016. This award was given to the six most productive of 21 Calhoun agents servicing a five state area. Calhoun Companies has been selling businesses and commercial properties since 1908. Bragg operates the Arrowhead Office working with clients from […]