A “mad scientist” is coming to the Grand Marais library on July 18 at 1 p.m. The program is aimed at kids age 4-12 but adults and children of all ages who either love — or are mystified — by science are encouraged to attend. Spin, pop, boom with the Mystery of Chemistry Program! Watch an official mad scientist from […]
ARAC grant writing workshop coming July 28
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC) is holding a grant workshop in Grand Marais on Friday, July 28. ARAC grants manager Ashley Kolka will lead the session. This workshop will provide an overview of ARAC’s programs, with special focus on the Art Project grant program for organizations, the Technology/Equipment grant program for individuals, and the Community Arts Learning grant program […]
Community Calendar
Local Food Market Local Food Market producers will be selling locally grown products every Thursday evening from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais. Come and purchase locally grown! NEW LOCATION! Ruby’s Pantry June and July, Community Center Ruby’s Pantry is a food distribution program held 5 – 6:30 p.m., every second Tuesday. New […]
Where are the fish biting?
Tyson at the Beaver House said walleye action is picking up on Two Island, Elbow, and Crescent lakes on Beaver Flick spoons, Beaver Flicks and leeches. The rainbow trout bite slowed down a little on Mink, Kimball, and Trout lakes but when you do fish for them, use crawlers and Beaver Flicks, Little Cleos and floats with a crawler. A […]
Walleyes on the Rocks
The phrase “on the rocks,” has taken a new meaning now that I bartend more often than I chase walleyes on Saganaga Lake, but I was able to fish a little this week and we found some fish on the main lake rock piles. The water temperatures are finally on the rise and walleyes are beginning their migration from the […]
Asian carp found nine miles from Lake Michigan
On Friday, Jun 23, the co-chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) and Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition co-chairs Congressman David P. Joyce (OH-14) and Rick Nolan (MN- 08), released the following statement regarding news that a live Asian carp was caught about nine […]
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tales
CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) reports a relatively quiet Fourth of July week. The beautiful weather on the Fourth made for some busy lakes with lots of activity. The officer gave out lots of awards to kids under 18 who wore their life jackets in the boats. One woman in a kayak, though, was not impressed with the officer offering […]
Ruffed grouse counts up, sharp-tailed similar to last year
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were up 57 percent statewide this year compared to last year, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “The grouse population is nearing its 10-year peak,” said Charlotte Roy, DNR grouse project leader. “Grouse populations tend to rise and fall on a decadelong cycle and counts this year are […]
North Shore Master Woodland Program offered
Do you own property within three miles of Lake Superior along the North Shore? If so, a new program is being introduced that you may be interested in joining. Called the Lost Forest/ Master Woodland Owner Program, it is being hosted by the North Shore Stewardship Association and the University of Minnesota Extension. This comprehensive education program teaches you the […]
Off-road trail planning coming along
Planning for the 400- mile off road vehicle (ORV) route from the shores of Lake Superior to the border of North Dakota is coming along, said Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Mary Straka, OHV program consultant, Parks and Trails Division. Meetings were held last winter to begin the process for making a state trail using existing public rights of […]