Long time Grand Marais attorney Dick Swanson was honored for his 50 years of service to the local community at the 11th District Bar Association Annual Dinner Banquet on May 18. For Swanson, the award was an honor and something of a surprise when a Cook County High School graduate and a former employee of his law firm gave the […]
Virginia Detrick Palmer named to Coldwell Banker President’s Elite
Virginia Detrick Palmer of Grand Marais, broker and owner of Coldwell Banker North Shore in Grand Marais, has been named to the company’s 2015 International President’s Elite. Only the top 2 percent of all sales associates / representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system qualified for this distinguished group. In 1991, Virginia graduated from St. Cloud State University, earning her […]
Brenda Halter retires from Superior National Forest
Retiring Forest Supervisor Brenda Halter has a long and varied career to reflect back upon. She began her natural resource career working for the Beltrami Soil and Water Conservation District and then went on to a 22-year career with the U.S. Forest Service working as a hydrologist, National Environmental Policy Act specialist, land management planner, and forest supervisor. Along the […]
Baseball season comes to an end
In what sounds like a battle among wild animals, the Vikings beat the Grizzlies but lost to the Tigers on Friday, June 3 at Terry Egerdahl field in Proctor. The Vikings finished their baseball season with a 6-1 quarterfinal loss to the Cherry Tigers in the Section 7A play-offs. Viking Head Coach Arleigh Jorgenson recounted the first game against Northwoods. […]
Cook County Higher Education celebrates 20 years
“How many of you have done something with Higher Ed?” asked Paula Sundet Wolf of the crowd gathered at Voyageur Brewing Wednesday evening, May 18. With much laughter, hands filled the air. Nearly everyone in the room had somehow benefited from the services provided by Cook County Higher Education. It was no surprise since the small crowd filling the room […]
How does your garden grow?
The evening was warm and definitely not bug free. Black flies made their debut in full force, but I stubbornly stayed outside, determined to spend a daily half hour cleaning out the flower beds. Pulling up a long rooted grass stem—one that did not belong in my garden—I tried not to swat at the thick cloud of black flies circling […]
Playhouse offering previews of summer season
Have you ever wondered how all the magic backstage happens? Ever wanted to help create it? Stop by Monday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts to find out more about all the areas of production for our summer performances. We need people to help assemble the set; paint and decorate it; hang and focus […]
Children’s musical program June 18 at library
Children’s performer Duke Otherwise will be at the Grand Marais Public Library at 1 p.m. June 18 to present his musical one-man show. Using his clever songs and unique showmanship, Duke Otherwise effortlessly engages and inspires children (and adults) of all ages. From Madison, Wis., he has been entertaining for many years with his guitar, tap shoes and distinct singing […]
Sixth Lutsen 99er bike race set for June 25
More than 1,700 mountain bikers are expected to compete in the Lutsen 99er Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, June 25 at Lutsen Mountains. The race, known for its 99-mile, mountainous course, is now in its sixth year and has a few added perks, including a new 69-mile course and becoming a qualifying race for the notorious Leadville Trail 100 MTB […]
USFS’s ShokoShoe Project planning begins June 17
The Gunflint Ranger District, Superior National Forest, is developing the ShokoShoe Vegetation Management Project and is seeking public participation. The ShokoShoe Project Area encompasses the Mid-Gunflint Trail area and eastward including the Greenwood Lake area and extending to Grand Portage Reservation. Nancy Larson, Gunflint District Ranger said, “There are numerous urgent needs in the area such as improving public safety […]