For several months residents east of Grand Marais have been reporting sightings of a scrawny, mangy wolf. On Tuesday afternoon, April 26, Cook County Law Enforcement received a report of a dead wolf. It is believed it is the unhealthy animal that was seen in the area over the winter. The reporting party was keeping an eye on their neighbor’s […]
Brush fire quickly extinguished in Lutsen
Cook County Law Enforcement received a report of a grass fire near Clearview General Store at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. The caller reported that the fire was about 20 feet from a structure and “getting out of control.” The Lutsen Fire Department, Lutsen First Responders, Cook County Ambulance, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service fire […]
Great joy for us all
Lifting up His hands,He (Jesus) blessed them.While He blessed them,He parted from them andwas carried up into heaven.And they worshiped Him andreturned to Jerusalem withgreat joy…. Luke 24:50-52 If you were paying attention, this past Thursday remembers the day Christ our Lord left. Yes, He left— He ascended and was carried up into heaven. Now the reaction of the disciples/ […]
James Joseph Heinz,
James Joseph Heinz, age 75, passed away in Lakeville, Minnesota on January 28, 2016. Jim moved to Grand Marais in 1995 and loved living here. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, cooking, baking and ushering at his church. A celebration of Jim’s life will take place at St. John’s Catholic Church on Saturday, May 21 at […]
Marigold Linnell,
Marigold Linnell, age 79 and a lifelong Grand Marais resident, passed away at the North Shore Care Center on May 1, 2016. Marigold was born in Mineral Center, Minnesota on August 29, 1936. She is the second youngest child in the Linnell family, one of 12 children. She grew up on the family farm and later in life moved closer […]
Care Center celebrates Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, a month designated to raise awareness about issues facing older adults, and highlight the way older Americans are advocating for themselves, their peers, and their communities. May 8-14 is also National Nursing Home Week, a time to honor the indomitable spirit of residents and recognizing staff who face each day with a sense of purpose […]