10 YEARS AGOMAY 9, 2008 The Gunflint Green Up may well go down in Cook County history as one of the most extraordinary community events ever. Not only did more than 450 people happily spend hours last Saturday planting 50,000 trees in soggy snow and charred ground burned by the Ham Lake fire a year ago, they also celebrated life, […]
Leonard Merle Goodell
Leonard Merle Goodell, 91, of Grand Marais, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 in the comforts of his home. Leonard was born in Mankato, Minn. on March 25, 1927 to Harvey Goodell and Helen Brown. He graduated from Cloquet High School and then served as an electrician’s mate in the Navy SeaBees for two years. He married Margaret Louise Merfeld on […]
Doris A. Peterson
Doris A. Peterson, 96, passed away following hip surgery on April 20, 2018 at Coventry Senior Living in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Doris was born to Albert and Sophia Helmerson at Good Harbor Hill on July 28, 1921. She grew up and spent much of her adult life in Grand Marais. In later years Doris lived in Duluth, Eveleth, and Stillwater but […]
Suzonne Denise Thomas
With enduring love, the family of Suzonne Denise Thomas announces her passing after a months-long battle with cancer on April 23, 2018. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Denise was born on May 11, 1962 and spent her childhood and teen years heavily involved in her church and Baptist youth group as a beloved member, supporter and mentor. She earned […]
Opportunities for students abundant in May
If each high school year’s fireworks finale ends with the splendor of graduation in early June, then May is the month that builds up the show with several colorful displays of academic and extra-curricular activity to draw the oohs and aahs from our community. Our Knowledge Bowl team started things off in April, finishing in fourth place at the state […]
North Shore Health announces rededication event to celebrate a completely renovated space
North Shore Health is pleased to announce the completion of a multi-year effort in renovating the hospital and Care Center facilities. Upgraded equipment, redesigned workspaces and comfortable, expansive Care Center updates have allowed North Shore Health to raise the bar in providing exceptional care to patients in the Grand Marais and surrounding area. North Shore Health invites the public to […]
Vikings do well at Esko Showcase track meet
Both the boys’ and girls’ track teams had some excellent individual performances at the Esko Showcase track meet held on Saturday, May 5. Vikings’ track coach Chris Hegg said, “We started out with some fantastic performances in the Sprint Medley Relay, and went all the way through till we left. We had perfect weather and lots of PR’s, but don’t […]
Volunteers needed for Bike Safety Rodeo
The Bike Safety Rodeo has become a much loved and anticipated annual event in Grand Marais, bringing families and children from across the county together to help kids learn how to bike safely. Each year this event is possible thanks to community volunteers and this year, we need you! Over 20 volunteers are needed to make this event happen, and […]
Be It Ever So Humble
The sun shines, the sky is blue. I’m sitting on my deck, enjoying the day’s warmth, and I’m so happy to be home, I could dance a jig. This winter was harsh: cold winds, frigid temps, and by mid-March, I was ready to leave on our annual getaway to a warmer climate. Nothing unusual about that. Millions of retirees flee […]
YMCA offers swimming lessons
Summer is slowly getting here, and eventually, the water will warm up enough to swim, paddle board, canoe, kayak, etc. or play in some fashion in the area’s lakes and streams. With that almost certainty, now is the time to make sure you or your children can swim. Here are some safety tips from the Cook County YMCA. Water Safety […]