Prepare Ye the Way!
I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s […]
Marilyn Mae Larsen
Marilyn Mae Larsen, 76, died Nov. 9, 2016 at the North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais. She was born Jan. 10, 1940 to Arthur and Arlene Blomberg in Grand Marais, where she attended school until 1958. She was the wife of Terrance Fenstad from 1957-’59; Thomas Whiteside from Feb. 26, 1963-1985; and most recently, Roger Larsen from May 12, […]
Light Up a Life tree lighting ceremony raises money for Care Partners
The 8th annual Light Up a Life ceremony was held Thursday, December 1 at the East Bay Suites. Ann Russ, Jenny Delfs, Sue Hennessy, and Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux provided beautiful music, and Pastor Beth Benson of the First Congregational Church led the ceremony, weaving in the elements of water and fire into this time of remembrance. The group lit candles […]
Wednesday community soup suppers to be held at Zoar Lutheran in Tofte
Zoar Lutheran Church in Tofte has held two community suppers so far, and the turnout has been splendid, said Pastor Darren Blanck. “We had 22 people come out the first Wednesday and 36 the next week,” he said. The dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes to 7 p.m. There is a short sermon to start things off, and then […]
Gearing up for Christmas at the Senior Center
Operation Family Christmas applications are in, and the tags (with information about children that need to be adopted) have been placed throughout the county. Tags can be picked up at the Senior Center, North Shore Federal Credit Union (Grand Portage, Grand Marais, and Lutsen) and the Tofte Branch of the Grand Marais State Bank. If you would like to help […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO DEC. 8, 2006 Grand Marais city councilors approved a recreation joint powers agreement last Wednesday, joining forces with Cook County in an effort to promote and improve local facilities. Cook County School District is expected to approve the resolution at its next meeting. Increased tourism and extended fishing seasons have led to increased marine activity after the […]
From the heartland to the northland:
painter Karen Nease to teach class at Grand Marais Art ColonyKaren Owsley Nease is a painter who draws inspiration from the natural world. After studying and painting in her native Kansas, Nease is now inspired by the beauty of the North Shore where she and her husband moved permanently in 2013. Karen’s work is showcased in collections throughout Minnesota, Missouri, and Kansas. Samples of her work can be found at […]