Correction:
In the July 30, 2016 article Troubles at Grandview Park and some changes for the Lutsen Fire Department, it was incorrectly reported that a new state statute now allows First Responders to participate in the fire department Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement program. This is not a new statute. The policy of allowing First Responders to participate in the […]
The blessing of yes
Everyone said yes, as if Jesus’ prayer, “that they all may be one” had come true among us and within us. Suddenly, we knew freedom as peace beyond understanding filled our hearts, as justice overflowed in joyful streams of living water. Tears flowed freely among us and deep silence came upon us. After a year of intentional prayer, conversations of […]
Worship opportunities at Fisherman’s Picnic
Fisherman’s Picnic is a time of fun and frivolity, but there are moments that offer reflection, such as special worship services. There are two opportunities for joyful worship this year. Worship on the waterfront Cornerstone Community Church has been holding a special waterfront worship service on the Sunday of Fisherman’s Picnic since 2004. Everyone is invited to gather at the […]
Iola Wojtysiak
Iola Wojtysiak, 95, of Grand Marais passed away on August 1, 2016 at her home. A celebration of her life will be on August 20 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church. A full obituary will follow.
Creighton “Craig” Spates
Creighton “Craig” Spates, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, July 29, 2016. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dorothy and Dr. Kenneth C. Spates, DDS. Craig was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Kenneth Jr. He is survived by his nephew Ken III and his seven siblings and families; his sister Gail (Spates) LeMay, […]
Busy month to include “Moving Day”
The residents at the Care Center have been enjoying plenty of activities on the patio with the beautiful weather that we have been having this summer. There continues to be a lot of activity and excitement indoors as well, in anticipation of “Moving Day.” A date hasn’t been set yet as we await the final cleaning and inspections of new […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO AUG. 4, 2006 Grand Marais city councilors last Wednesday gave their blessing to a planned two-hour water skipping demonstration in the Grand Marais harbor during Fisherman’s Picnic. The decision was made after the Coast Guard gave its approval, as long as safety precautions were followed. It was also noted that the snowmobilers put on a demonstration last […]
Grand Marais Rec Park continues to set records
Hard working Grand Marais Recreation Park Manager Dave Tersteeg had some good news for the Grand Marais Park Board at its Tuesday, August 2 meeting. “Year-to-date revenues continue to outpace last year by nearly 20 percent,” said Tersteeg. July revenue finished at $260,345, up 3.5 versus 2015. Tersteeg noted that many people had paid their summer trailer rental fees last […]