Nationally recognized trans activist Ellie Krug is scheduled to speak at the Grand Marais Public Library at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. Ms. Krug’s topic will be “Living as Other in America: How to Bridge our Divides.” Krug speaks to large groups around the nation, and conducts inclusivity training workshops for large corporations where she works with thousands of […]
Prepping for summer productions
The Grand Marais Playhouse is abuzz with activity again this year. Fifty community members are busy working on memorizing lines, songs and dances, on costumes, scenery, painting, prepping lights and sound. This year Grand Marais will produce two shows in repertory again this summer: “Shrek the Musical” and “Mom’s Gift.” Shows will play in repertory weekends from July 19 – […]
Full Moon Pincushion Mountain hike and trail center revitalization open house June 27
In anticipation of the 40th anniversary of Pincushion Trails in 2019, plans are under way this summer to give the Pincushion Trail Center a much-needed facelift. Everyone is invited to a Full Moon Pincushion Mountain Hike and Trail Center Revitalization Open House June 27. Meet at the Pincushion Trail Center at 6:30 p.m. While enjoying appetizers and beverages, you’ll hear […]
“Bird Detectives” walk at Lutsen SNA is June 22
Who are the summer bird residents of the maple forest at the Lutsen scientific and natural areas (SNA)? Few birds are year round residents; most spend their winters to the south. What is their story? There’s a lot of nesting and breeding going on at this point in the summer. Who mates for life, and who’s a two-timer? There’s a […]
Lundie Cabin Tour set for July 7
The 14th annual Lundie vacation home tour will be held Saturday, July 7 in the Schroeder area. Edward Lundie was a noted Twin Cities architect who began his career in 1915 as an apprentice to Cass Gilbert. He worked until 1972, but in the 1940s and 1950s Lundie designed 14 Scandinavian-inspired timber frame cabins and Lutsen Lodge, most of which […]
Take a Kid Fishing makes a big splash with kids
The annual Take A Kid Fishing day held Saturday, June 9 at Mink Lake turned out great for the 30 people who attended. The event takes place during the annual Take A Kid Fishing Weekend hosted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). In Cook County, it is a collaborative effort with the United States Forest Service (USFS), Minnesota […]
Reminder: Apply by June 28 for grants that help more people hunt and fish
Groups aiming to get more people to hunt and fish have until 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, to apply for grants that are available from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The grants are a response to an ongoing issue: While anglers still cast lines and hunters head to deer camp each year, the percentage of Minnesotans who hunt or […]
March of the turtles
Living amongst wildlife allows us to witness annual events that occur naturally, despite the influences of human development. Roads, buildings, and carbon footprints affect nature’s course in a multitude of ways, yet somehow “many” plants and animals manage to adapt and survive. One of my favorite events is watching the turtles make their journey from the swamps to the soft […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News- Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to […]