Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOMARCH 7, 2008 A house at 41 Rosebush Lane was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. No one was at the vacation home at the time, and the cause has not been determined. Three months after considering the purchase of a privately owned downtown lot for construction of a new public library, Grand Marais city councilors withdrew their […]
Calling all artists, North Shore Health is requesting submissions
With the work nearing completion on the $24.5 million expansion and renovation of the care center and hospital, North Shore Health is seeking artists’ submission proposals and qualifications for the facility. Two artists will be selected to install original works of art in designated locations within the building beginning May 10, 2018, through August 31, 2018. Art will be displayed […]
Strand gives Veteran’s Services report to county board
Cook County Veteran Service Officer Pat Strand came before the Cook County commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to deliver a 2017 end of the year report. It was a busy year, said Strand, who recently went from halftime to fulltime as the county’s veteran service officer. How many men and women have served in the military that live in Cook […]
Weather forces Dupre to cancel climb
After one week of careful preparation, his food packed and sled loaded with gear, Lonnie Dupre decided against making a 2018 attempt at climbing Mount Hunter. “I have been monitoring the weather forecast sites, visiting with other mountaineers and my pilot who knows this area and its weather patterns like the back of his hand. It appears there will be […]
Proud Parents
We are soon to be empty nest parents. Our youngest will be graduating in a few short months. On the one hand I am so sad to see my boys grow up. I remember them climbing into my lap, begging for bedtime stories and hugs to now towering over me by a good 12 to 13 inches. On the other […]
Theater in Sports will take place on March 16
Do you like to laugh? If you enjoy a low cost evening of highly entertaining fun, then mark you calendar for March 16 and attend the Cook County High School Theater Sports Live event. Cook County College in the Schools (CITS) high school seniors will be laying it all on the line for you at the Arrowhead Center for the […]
Vaping: How dangerous is it?
Behind the Smoke Screen: Protecting Our Kids from Addiction will address questions you might have about teens’ use of tobacco company’s newest products: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Devices (ENDs). While the use of commercial tobacco has been declining, its use is still the number 1 preventable cause of disease and death. ENDs are designed to look like anything from markers to […]
Seed starting workshop
On Thursday, March 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais, there will be “seed starting workshop.” This is the year for you to start gardening and this workshop is designed to help you! Hillary and Sally (both U of M Master Gardeners) will walk you through the basics of seed selection, seed […]
Community Calendar
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 food you get at the High School. No financial or other qualifications— this is surplus food for all! I.S.D. 166 Regular Board Meeting The School Board […]