Dennis Wayne Hovde, 71, of Lutsen, Minnesota, passed away June 5, 2016 at the Ecumen Care Center in Two Harbors, Minnesota after fighting a battle of mycobacterium avium complex and Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia. Dennis was born in Williston, N.D. on June 12, 1944 to Olaf C. and Wilma Katherine Hovde. Dennis grew up in Arnegard, N.D., moving […]
Harriet J. (Boostrom) Taus,
Harriet J. (Boostrom) Taus, age 88, of North Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Harriet was born May 8, 1928 at Clearwater Lodge in the Boundary Waters to Charlie and Petra Boostrom. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a histotechnologist at North Memorial Medical Center for over 30 years. Upon […]
Cynthia Ann (Gilbertson) Smith,
Cynthia Ann (Gilbertson) Smith, 62, of Grand Marais, surrounded by her loving family and friends went to be with her Heavenly Father, to celebrate her new life at 9:38 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Cindy was born February 13, 1954 to Kermit and Marie (Winter) Gilbertson in Two Harbors, Minnesota. She graduated […]
Moving it at the Senior Center
For the month of May, Chair Zumba was offered at the Senior Center with Chris Angelo through Moving Matters. Chair Zumba is similar to Zumba Gold with the movements modified and most or all of the routines are performed while sitting in chairs. We had such a great turnout, we are working on continuing those classes throughout the summer. As […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO JUNE 9, 2006 If all goes as planned, the Department of Natural Resources could well be one of the centerpieces in Grand Marais’ new business park. The fact is, the DNR commissioner and other agency representatives have had their eye on a spot in Cedar Grove Business Park since a visit to the site last year, Economic […]
Court still waiting on evidence in Tofte shooting
Kirk Lee Bigby, 62, of Finland, Minnesota, made a third appearance in the Cook County courtroom since his December 2015 arraignment for 2nd degree murder. The June 7 appearance, like the previous two, lasted only a few minutes. Another hearing was scheduled for 1 p.m. on September 12, however Judge Eric Hylden said he would attempt to hold the hearing […]
Grand Portage Ambulance assists Isle Royale patient
The Grand Portage Ambulance was paged to Hat Point Marina in Grand Portage on May 31 to meet Rangers from Isle Royale National Park onboard the Amik. The Park Service requested the ambulance to transport a 25-year-old male with a hand injury. The patient, an archeologist, injured his hand with an ax. Although Isle Royale National Park is located in […]
New store representing Grand Marais in a new way
Kristofer Bowman, originally from Aurora, Minnesota, did not expect to find himself starting his new business in Grand Marais. Prior to opening, Bowman had worked as a jewelry buyer for a gift store and also had a store in Indianapolis for a few years. “I actually always thought that I would move back to Minneapolis,” said Bowman. “Even when I […]
Fly Box & Company opening in Grand Marais
A new store will soon be opening in Grand Marais that features outdoor clothing and guided fly-fishing trips. The store’s owner, Scott Sorenson is an avid outdoorsman and an experienced fly fishing guide. He is currently working long hours to finish the 640-square-foot store located in downtown Grand Marais on First Avenue West between Joy & Company and the building […]