Cook County Highway Engineer David Betts came before the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, November 15 with a prioritized road and bridge project list that will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. The list provides $162 million in work that must be prioritized because these projects will use money generated from the Greater Minnesota Transportation Sales […]
Record donated to Minnesota nonprofits and schools as part of Give to the Max Day 2016
Minnesotans shattered generosity records during Give to the Max Day, giving more than $20 million to further the critical work of nonprofits and schools across the state. “We are amazed each year by Minnesotans’ generous support of our nonprofits and schools,” said Jake Blumberg, executive director of GiveMN. “Give to the Max Day shows us what can happen when we […]
County board approves permits, hears requests
During the consent agenda, commissioners approved Four Special Event Permits: The Grand Marais Christmas Parade will take place on November 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. and both Wisconsin Street and Broadway will need to be closed by the Cook County Sheriff’s office for the parade. The Gunflint Mail Run will take place January 7-8, 2017 with an estimated […]
Several Vikings earn All-Conference football awards
Head football coach Mitch Dorr knew who had been voted by area coaches to the Polar League All- Conference team a couple of weeks ago, but he saved the “big reveal” for the team’s banquet held on Sunday night, November 20, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Polar League coaches named Billy Hackett, a tough, hard-hitting junior defensive lineman and Sam […]
Downtown Grand Marais 2nd Edition is in stores
Eugene (Gene) Glader is back with the second edition of Downtown Grand Marais, an expanded version containing a brief history of the first hotels, the harbor, and Wisconsin Street. It makes an excellent companion to his first book and is a great read. History buffs will find this book absorbing. People that love Grand Marais will want to learn more […]
The Witch Hat: A belated Halloween story
It sat atop a Halloween display at Joynes. An ugly witch’s hat with a pointed tip, broad brim and a disgusting gray rat head poking out the front with its skanky tail protruding from the back. It was creepy but perfect for the oncoming October visit with my grandchildren. Without a second thought, I bought it, knowing somehow I’d put […]
Christmas parade tonight
The “Oh Ole Night” Christmas Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Grand Marais and what a grand time that will be. This year’s top Nordic themed parade entry will win the much-coveted traveling Gnome trophy and have it to display for all to see for one full year. “Ya-yu betcha that’s fer sure going to […]
Hansen to sing in St. Olaf Christmas Festival concert
Tofte’s Danielle Hansen will take part in one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States when she performs in the St. Olaf Christmas Festival. Daniel is a member of the Manitou Singers. Started in 1912 by F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf College Music Department, the festival features more than 500 student musicians who […]
Santa’s Workshop coming soon
Cook County Girl Scouts invite kids of all ages to Santa’s Workshop, Saturday, December 3 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Festivities start with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Shopping starts at 9 a.m. Scout elves assists little shoppers in choosing and wrapping presents, before rejoining parents, who will have a […]
Community Calendar
Northwoods Fiber Guild Holiday Sale and Open House High quality handmade fiber articles, clothes, and gifts. Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Marais Art Colony, 120 W. 3rd Ave. Refreshments served, spinning and weaving demonstrations, crafts table, learn a new fiber handcraft. Cook County Ruby’s Pantry Ruby’s Pantry is a food distribution program held 5 […]