The nectarine was warm, almost hot, and so full of flavor. It was a journey of seconds from the tree to my mouth. “O Taste and see that God is good” writes the Psalmist. The body of the nectarine was beautiful, the color and flavor deeper than any I have ever bought in a store. It was an especially delicious […]
Fall is upon us, leaves turning
Using small brushes the plein air painters dab their colors onto canvas, capturing a wide variety of scenery. This time of year, we see them everywhere creating masterful art. Meanwhile, another, even more masterful painter is at work. It might seem early, but Mother Nature is busy. And although we can’t see her, we see her results everywhere as she […]
Library Friends needs your help
After a successful annual book sale during the 2017 Fisherman’s Picnic, Library Friends of Cook County is in need of a new storage and sorting facility. They are grateful to the city for providing storage over the years in the former jail cell, but now it’s time to plan a “release” from jail. The city needs the building for other […]
The Scenic Route has the Best Stories…
Have you ever stopped in to the Visitor Information Center in Grand Marais? Or maybe the one in Tofte? The goal of the information centers is to help make those stories for our visitors rich and memorable. Keeping in mind that word of mouth goes hand in hand with marketing, it’s important that we ensure our visitors have an unforgettable […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOSEPT. 21, 2007 Grand Marais city councilors say they plan to talk with the sheriff soon, with an eye toward developing an ordinance regulating loud music. Councilors and city officials have been getting a lot of complaints in recent weeks, mostly involving outdoor and rooftop music and karaoke at the GunFlint Tavern and Birch Terrace, usually late at […]
County commissioners approve subordinate winter plowing contracts
Sealed bids were opened September 12 at the highway department for snowplowing for subordinate government service district roads, and the following bids were awarded: Mike Rose Excavating will plow the Evergreen Road and receive $100 per time when the snow is 2-15 inches. He will receive $130 per time if the snowfall exceeds 15 inches. Greg Gecas will get paid […]
Ekstrom crushes his record on Patriot Golf Day
Heath Ekstrom, business manager/ head golf professional at Superior National in Lutsen, played 135 holes of golf in one day, breaking his mark of 122 set last year. “The day I played the 100-challenge was awesome,” Ekstrom said. “The weather was beautiful. I started at 6:15 a.m. and finished at 7:45 p.m. I had some daylight left but was starting […]
A double helping of waffles!
I just made sourdough waffles for breakfast. If you ask me if I would prefer pancakes or waffles, I would have to take a good waffle any day. The slight crunch and the little holes that fill with butter and syrup just can’t be beaten. I don’t care for the thick, cakiness of the Belgian waffle. I prefer an old-fashioned […]
A Bag Worth a Pony author coming to Cook County
Marcia G. Anderson, author of A Bag Worth a Pony: The Art of the Ojibwe Bandolier Bag will be at Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder on Saturday, September 30 from 11 a.m. until noon to sign copies of her book. Anderson will also be at the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center in Grand Portage on Sunday, October 1 […]