New hair stylist in town



Elaine’s Hair Designs in Grand Marais has a new hair stylist, and she’s ready for business. With 10 years of styling and cutting hair in the Twin Cities behind her, Charity Tapp is excited for her future in Cook County. “I look forward to all of the things that Charity can teach me,” said Elaine Sample, the owner of Elaine’s […]

Weekly Weather



Correction



In last week’s Historical Reflections Chuck Viren’s last name was spelled wrong. It was spelled incorrectly in the original text. Also the unidentified player is Terry Gervais. Two seniors were not pictured. They are Jay Simons and manager Ray Zickrick. Thanks to Doug Niewald for pointing this out. Doug, then a sophomore, was student manager of the 1977 football team.

Oddz & Endz: Third year surpasses our dreams



When Sharon Bloomquist, Arvis Thompson, EvaLyn Carlson and Sandi Furlow sat at S.O.B. eating breakfast and brainstorming, they never imagined how successful their new idea would become. Longtime friendship and mutual caring for this county community they call “home,” the four women shared a vision for the residents of Cook County. With experiences in social services, education and ministry, they […]

Dana Michael Allen



Dana Michael Allen passed quietly on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at home after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 2, 1971 in Duluth, Minn. Dana lived in Grand Marais with his family. He loved to cook, build models, and spending time with his friends. Dana has joined his younger brother Derek, his grandparents, an aunt and […]

Wes (Wesley) Morris



Wes (Wesley) Morris, 76, of Schroeder, went on to find better fishing on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 surrounded by family at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais. He fought a brave battle against lung cancer for nine years and was considered a miracle by his doctors. Wes was able to fight most of this battle in the comfort of […]

Florence “Flossie” Palmer



Florence “Flossie” Palmer, 92, went to heaven on Sept. 1, 2017 at 9:30 p.m. Her husband of 71 years and her daughter held her hands as she took her last breath in this world and her first in the next. Flossie was born Nov. 7, 1924 in St. Paul, Minn., and was known to many as “The Cake Lady of Grand […]

Grand Portage Elders mark the end of summer



The Elders are marking the end of summer with outdoor activities. We need to enjoy the warm weather while we can. Eight Elders enjoyed the “Rez Ride” on August 29. We started out with a stop to wish our friend and community nurse, Vivian Carlson, a happy retirement. We enjoyed cake, coffee and visiting with friends and neighbors. Next it […]

Historical Reflections



Down Memory Lane



10 YEARS AGOSEPT. 14, 2007 Students, parents and community members are expected to crowd the room at the next ISD 166 school board meeting on Monday to protest the board’s decision to close the campus. The decision, made by the school board earlier this year, closes the campus completely for students in the ninth and 10th grades and prohibits 11th- […]