Lauds, Vespers and more…
“Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your will, and I will observe it. Give me understanding and I will observe your Law, and keep it wholeheartedly. Guide me in the way of your commandments, for my delight is there. Bend my heart to your instructions, not to selfish gain.” (Psalm 119:33-36) Walk into any bookstore, and you’ll find shelves and […]
Helen V. Ford
Helen V. Ford, 81, Grand Marais, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 in the North Shore Care Center. She was born January 15, 1935 to Julius and Caroline (Jacobson) Bergstrom in Hovland, where she grew up, graduating from Cook County High School in 1953. Helen married Troy Ford in 1955 and raised their family in the Chicago area, before returning to Cook […]
Blood drive and free rides
The Grand Marais Community Blood Drive, which is sponsored by Arrowhead Pharmacy, will be here on July 20 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. The bus will be parked outside the Senior Center and registration will take place in the Senior Center. Last year we had a record-breaking year and received an award for collecting over 100 units of blood […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO JULY 7, 2006 The Fisherman’s Picnic pin is back. First created in 1949 with the slogan “I’ll be Back,” the pin has not been seen since 1956, but now they’re back looking just like they did years ago. The buttons are selling for $2 and will be required for participation in any of the official Fisherman’s Picnic […]
Crash at Cut Off Road sends Grand Marais woman to hospital
A 1998 Jeep and a Dodge pickup crashed on Friday, July 1, sending a Grand Marais woman to the hospital. Nancy Briggs, 54, of Grand Marais was traveling southbound on the Gunflint Trail at approximately 40 or 45 miles per hour. As she rounded the Hawg’s Bend corner, she observed the green Dodge pickup at the stop sign on Cutoff […]
Three-vehicle accident near Judge Magney State Park
On Sunday, July 3, Cook County Law Enforcement received a call at 4:39 p.m. reporting a three-vehicle accident near Judge Magney State Park. The caller was uncertain if there were injuries. Colvill and Hovland fire departments and First Responders and Cook County Ambulance were paged to respond. A 2000 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Maya McHugh, 16, of Hovland was traveling […]