Koyaanisqatsi: An Unbalanced Life
When I struggle to describe the tumultuous times we are living in, a word that comes to mind is Koyaanisqatsi, which in the Hopi language means ‘unbalanced life’ or ‘life in disorder.’ We are living in a state of dissonance with the environment, our neighbors, ourselves, and with God. We are witnessing the unraveling of our culture’s long-respected tradition of […]
Supporting our caregivers
DEMENTIA PART 3:Many individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are able to live alone during early stages. But as the disease progresses most require help with things such as meals, chores, paying bills, safety measures, transportation, medication reminders, personal cares, and daily contact. Some caregivers try to coordinate help from a distance. Others provide care 24/7. In 2016, 15 million […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGONOV. 16, 2007 After considering numerous locations in Grand Marais for a new and expanded library facility, the Grand Marais Public Library board decided at their latest meeting to explore with the city council the possible acquisition of the property located at the northwest corner of First Avenue East and First Street East. The property consists of the […]
Ardis Johnson
Ardis Johnson, loving wife, mother, and friend passed peacefully on August 16, 2017, at the age of 88 in her home in Port Orange, Florida. Ardis was born in Duluth, Minnesota; and raised on the beautiful North Shore in Grand Marais. In May 1947, she married James Johnson and spent the next 35 years raising six children and moving many […]
Larry Paul Livesay
Larry Paul Livesay, 71, of Crystal, MN died November 11, 2017, from complications of a stroke. He was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Knoxville, TN to Mack and Daisy Livesay. He graduated from Winnebago High School in Winnebago, IL, attended Pillsbury College, earned a BA from Concordia University and an M.Ed. from Central Theological Seminary. He taught elementary school at […]
Empty Bowls brings in more than $17,000
Brian Larsen St. John’s Catholic Church’s basement was a bee-hive of activity on Monday, November 13 as more than 400 people came to enjoy the 2017 Empty Bowls event that was held for two hours over lunch (12-2 p.m.) and two hours over supper (5-7 p.m.). Fourteen area restaurants donated soup, and four made donations of bread loaves. The Grand […]
Schroeder woman hurt in car accident
57-year-old Schroeder women suffered multiple injuries when the vehicle she was driving collided head-on with a semi-trailer on Highway 61 between Silver Bay and Two Harbors. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident occurred on Thursday, November 9 at 10:18 p.m. at 6054 Highway 61 (Beaver Bay Township) when the southbound semi crossed the centerline and struck Sheryl Martinson’s […]
Threatening letters sent to Zoar Lutheran
The Zoar Lutheran Church in Tofte, has received several threatening letters. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office is actively investigating due to the nature of the threats. “We are following up on some information that came in a few days ago but we don’t have anything solid so far,” said Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen. If anyone has any information […]