The city of Silver Bay closed its airport runway May 31 after Minnesota Department of Transportation inspectors noted deteriorating pavement conditions created safety concerns. Pilots are advised to land at adjacent airports if they plan to visit this area. The closest airport to Silver Bay is the Two Harbors Airport, which is 20 miles away. The city of Silver Bay, […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOJUNE 20, 2008 Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and family made a surprise visit to Grand Marais last Friday. It was something of a work vacation for the governor, who was in northern Minnesota touring storm damage, the dedication at the Taconite Ridge Energy Center, and some other stops. Local Girl Scout troops hosted a party at the Community […]
Visit Cook County welcomes new members to the team
The information center and administrative offices of Visit Cook County have welcomed two new members to their team. Joining the administrative office team is Lily Nelson-Pedersen who has replaced Katie Krantz as the event resource coordinator. During the summer of 2015, the board of directors encouraged the creation of this position. Although you might think the event resource role was […]
42nd Grandma’s Marathon in the books
Whew! Grandma’s Marathon caught another great break. Despite a grim weather prediction for Saturday morning, the thunder, lightning and rain did not materialize, and conditions turned out to be letter perfect for the 42nd annual running of the 26.2-mile race. Runners received aid from a tailwind, and the weather was cool and cloudy, a tremendous day to run a long […]
Local outdoor market celebrates 21st year!
For 21 years, the Cook County Market has added a festive flavor to downtown Grand Marais on summer Saturday mornings. Both locals and visitors of all ages enjoy this outdoor Market—it’s a great place to meet friends new and old. In 2015, the readers of Lake Superior Magazine selected the Cook County Market as their number one favorite farmer’s market! […]
Cook County Makers Cooperative starts up
If you are a craftsperson or artisan living in Cook County and would like an outlet to sell your wares, a new group might have an answer for you. Cook County Makers Cooperative opened for business on Memorial Day. Mike Smieja, who serves on the board of directors, said the group was organized in support of makers, craftspeople, and artists, […]
What are fathers good for?
My father didn’t change diapers. He didn’t carry me in a backpack when I was an infant, and he didn’t express his emotions. He was a typical 1950s dad. But my father was good at many things. He was good at telling stories. Dad told of scary, exciting and crazy adventures. He imitated bulls by stamping his feet, snorting and […]
Grand Marais Arts Festival set for July 14-15
The 28th Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival will be held July 14-15, and includes 75 artist booths featuring 80 local and outstate artists, hands-on art activities, and a gala fundraiser, An Artful Evening on the Harbor. The Art Colony hosts the festival to celebrate the vibrant legacy of art on the North Shore of Lake Superior, and provide opportunities to […]
Pickle ball offered in the West End
Interested in playing pickle ball? Join the West End pickle ball players every Thursday and/or Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Birch Grove Center. If you are not sure what pickle ball is and would like to know more, or if you would like to join other pickle ball players for exercise and fun, call Carroll Peterson at 612- […]
The return of the West End Pizza Night!
Pizza will be served every Wednesday, June-September from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Birch Grove Center under the pavilion next to the wood-fired oven. Come and enjoy a Neapolitan-inspired 11-inch wood-fired cheese pizza—bring your own toppings to season it up to your liking! Pizzas are all naturally leavened using flour from Brule Creek Farms in Canada. $5 suggested donation. […]