Local Cook County organizations were awarded grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council on January 18, 2018. The Good Harbor Hill Players of Grand Marais were awarded a $5,000 Rural and Community Art Project Grant to help support the Good Harbor Hill Players’ 2018 Summer Solstice Pageant, an outdoor pageant featuring large- and small-scale puppets and live music, celebrating the […]
Catching up with Bill Blackwell Jr.
He’s been in the news lately, gathering some awards and kudos for his work with American Indian students at Bemidji State University, but Bill Blackwell Jr.’s path to success had some starts and stops along his journey. He attended elementary school in a log cabin in Grand Portage and graduated from Cook County High School, playing on two state championship […]
Statement from Governor Dayton on jobs report
On Jan. 11 the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) released its latest monthly jobs report. The report noted that Minnesota’s statewide unemployment rate of 3.1 percent marks a 17-year low, down from 6.9 percent in January 2011. Also noted was that the 12-month average unemployment rate among black Minnesotans is the lowest ever recorded, at 7.5 percent, […]
Vikings split in last two games
The CCHS Vikings girls’ basketball team traveled to Barnum on Friday, February 2 and fell to the Barnum Bombers 69-34. “Barnum is a physical and scrappy team,” said head coach Kelly Hawsen. “Abbie (Crawford) was out for that game due to being sick, so we didn’t have a lot of subs,” added the coach. Sophie Eliasen led the team in […]
Does authority always win?
Does authority always win? A friend asked me to think about this and give my opinion on the matter. I just couldn’t get my head around the concept until I was put under the scrutiny of authority on a recent road trip. My son Jack, my parents and I decided to take a road trip to Las Vegas. Yes, that […]
Fibers for Kids Program at North House Folk School
The Northwoods Fiber Guild will once again teach fiber-art classes to children and adults during the annual Northern Fibers Retreat at North House Folk School. It is the eighth year for this fiber-filled event, which takes place February 14-18. The retreat is a collaborative effort of three local organizations in Cook County – North House Folk School, Grand Marais Art […]
Shrek the Musical Jr. coming to the Playhouse in April
The Grand Marais Playhouse will produce Shrek the Musical Jr. for its annual spring Community Youth Play. The play is open to community children in grades 3-12 with priority casting going to those in grades 3-8. Vocal rehearsals will begin February 21 and 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come and learn the songs and story before auditions. These two […]
Winter Potluck at the Community Center
There will be a “Taste of Winter” potluck and seed discussion on Friday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center. Bring a dish to share and any information you have on the seed varieties you grow or have grown. You are welcome to come early if you need the kitchen to cook your potluck dish. Anyone […]
More Library Tech Nights offered
Grand Marais Public Library offers free technical services assistance to members of the community on Wednesdays, February 14, and Wednesday, March 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. These open labs are for adults in the community who need a place to browse the Internet, bring their devices in for assistance, or ask for technical help. No question is too small […]
Community Calendar
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Potato Sausage Dinner Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Friday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 p.m. until all delicious food is gone. Menu: Homemade potato sausage, pickled beets, creamed peas, lefse, and bars. Cost $12 per person; children 0-11, $1 per year. Everyone welcome. Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 […]