Veterans day ceremonies to be held throughout the county
Grand Portage American Legion Post 2009 will host “A Tribute to those who served” on November 11, Veterans Day. The ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. with a Drum Ceremony, followed by raising the flag and the playing of the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at 10:45 a.m. At 10:55 there will be a Veterans Day Observance followed by a […]
NSMA Bluegrass Masters at Lutsen Resort this weekend
The North Shore Music Association’s (NSMA) Bluegrass Masters Weekend marks the 26th year of this dynamic wall-to-wall bluegrass event. Whether you’re a student in Nashville musician Jim Hurt’s guitar workshops, you join jam sessions around the lodge with other musicians or attend the Saturday 8 p.m. concert with the stellar Jim Hurst Trio, you’re sure to have a very good […]
30th anniversary of Violence Prevention Center to be held November 5
The Violence Prevention Center is having a 30th year anniversary at 6:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 5. The anniversary will be held in conjunction with Lunafest. Highlights of the evening will include movies, a timeline depicting the growth and changes at the Violence Prevention Center, music, and refreshments. A goodwill donation at the […]
Warm clothing needed for homeless veterans
Depending on where you find the numbers, there are estimated to be from 40,000 to 50,000 homeless veterans in the United States. And while one is too many, the country’s service members who are in need of an assortment of help, first need to stay alive through Minnesota’s cold winter. That’s where Help-A-Vet comes in, and your part as well […]
Steamship America documentary to be shown at ACA
The Cook County Historical Society and WDSE Public Television will present a big-screen showing of the documentary “Steamship America: A North Shore Legend.” Before the high-speed internet, telephones and even Highway 61, Minnesota’s North Shore was connected by water. WDSE’s historical documentary weaves oral histories, new and vintage photographs, newspaper accounts and dramatic images to capture life on the shore […]
Memory wire jewelry artist coming to library
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Memory Wire Jewelry with artist Jennifer Anfinson, a free program being offered at the Grand Marais Public Library on Saturday, November 19 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for this creative 90-minute art program geared toward patrons ages 16 years old and up. Learn about Memory Wire in jewelry, from techniques, to tools […]
Community Calendar
Need a ride to the polls on election day November 8th? The Cook County DFL is willing to pick you up, drive you to your polling place and take you back home! To schedule a ride call Pat Campanaro 651-336-2964 or email pcampanaro@gmail.com. Community Conversation on Water Quality Priorities for the North Shore of Lake Superior We are in the […]
Paron, Smith qualify for state cross country meet
Jake Paron qualified for his third trip to the state cross country meet with a third-place finish at the Section 7A cross country meet held at Cloquet Country Club on Thursday, October 27. Paron, a junior from Two Harbors, won the Section meet last year but he has suffered from leg injuries this season, missing training and missing several cross […]
Vikings bow out of playoffs
North Woods was too big, too fast and too physical for the Cook County Vikings football team to handle in their Section 7 nine-man semifinal game played last Saturday in Cook. The Grizzlies (8-1) scored the game’s first 39 points and shutout the Vikings (4-6) the entire first half, leading 33-0 at the break. Mixing up their plays, the Grizzlies […]