The Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Christopher Welter, Archivist at the Iron Range Research Center, on Wednesday, January 24 at 6 p.m. Welter will speak on “Leaves from the family tree: Resources & Services at the Iron Range Research Center.” Those with an interest in genealogy are invited to attend this free event where they may learn […]
Community Calendar
Tuesday Partner Dance Lessons January 30 – March 20, 7:15-9 p.m., 4-H Log Building, $75/person ($50/former students). Waltz, two-step, foxtrot, swing. Registration: Ann/Wayne 370-8949 or russ@boreal.org. Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at al the […]
Cross Country Ski Trail Report
Let’s see, in one week we had a couple of days where it rained, and temperatures almost hit 40F, then the mercury in the thermometer plummeted, in places, into minus 20 below readings and stayed there like an unwelcome house guest for several days. All in all, hard weather for people, birds, and animals to adjust to, and hard on […]
DNR solicits 2018 park and trail grant applications
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is accepting applications for the following grant programs: outdoor recreation, natural and scenic areas, regional trails, local trail connections and federal recreational trails. These grants help local governments throughout the state create partnerships with the DNR to fund projects such as local parks, regional trails and trail connections. The application […]
Forest Service seeking committee members to advise on recreation site fees
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking volunteer committee members to advise the agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout the northeastern United States. Vacancies exist for four current positions and four “back-up” replacement positions on the Eastern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. Committee members provide recommendations on new or changing recreation site fees for national forests and […]
Sunset Country
Old man winter finally loosened his grip this week with temperatures reaching the mid-twenties and sunshine to warm our pale faces. The wind subsided enough to enjoy the outdoors, and back-to-back snowstorms this week have left us with a fresh foot of snow to play on, but the real highlight has been the spectacular sunsets. The westerly view of Devil […]
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tales
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) spent time checking anglers and snowmobilers over the busy trout opener. The snowmobile trails are in great condition with the recent snowfall. Enforcement action was taken for angling, snowmobile, and ATV violations. CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) checked anglers with other officers during the opening of the winter trout season. Estimates by officers showed that the […]
YMCA swimmers sprint for the duck
Huh? That’s right. The ultimate reward at last weekend’s Superior Invitational was a rubber ducky! The Superior YMCA hosted the Duluth/Cook County Northerns as well as large teams from Brainerd, Grand Rapids, White Bear Lake and Shoreview. For a bit of fun, each heat winner was awarded one of the coveted waterfowl. At each swim meet throughout the season, our […]
Vikings lose to Silver Bay, beat Ely
The Cook County Viking girls’ team played back-to-back games last week, experiencing the highs and lows of winning and losing. Up first, the Vikings traveled to Silver Bay to face their closet rivals, the Mariners. Playing without junior guard Sophia Eliasen, who was out with an injury, the Vikings fell by two points in what head coach Kelly Hawsen described […]