On Thursday, July 12 a couple experienced a terrifying crash when their RV motor home broke through a guardrail and settled about 40 feet over the embankment of the Poplar River. According to Sgt. Neil Dickenson, “The driver told the trooper he had fallen asleep while driving.” Richard Fulton Iacarella of Nisswa, Minnesota, age 70, was the operator of the […]
Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
Placement of campaign and other advertising signage on any highway rights of way is not allowed under state law, reminds the Minnesota Department of Transportation. All state, county, city and township roads and highways fall under the same state law. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches and sight corners at intersections. Also, landowner consent […]
First phase of Nordic Star Development workforce housing nears completion
More than 20 applications have been received for the first four homes built by One Roof Housing, said Cook County EDA Director Mary Somnis. “We are nearing completion of the first homes in phase one of the Nordic Star single family home development in Grand Marais,” Somnis said. Two of the homes will be sold through One Roof ’s Community […]
Plummer, Duclos take wins at Namekagon River Roll Off
On Sunday, July 15 a group of North Shore Rollers traveled to Hayward, Wisconsin to compete in the Namekagon River Roll Off. It was a great day on the river for Gary Plummer, who placed first in a broad field of U7 coed boys and girls. Plummer never lost a fall until his championship match against Oconomowoc’s Roehl Gary. With […]
Governor’s cabin moved to Wunderbar
For many years the governor’s cottage sat in a small wood just above the North House Folk School offices, a quaint brown log cabin with red painted trim. But today its new home is at the Wunderbar, where it will be part of the glampground business. The cabin has been owned and used by Daniel and Linda Preus for many […]
Summer Snippets
The plaintive call of loons echoing down the lake is one of my favorite parts of northland summers. With windows wide open at night, I listen to the lovely sound echo down the lake and fade sweetly into the summer night. Not this year. This year’s sounds are harsh and unmusical. This year’s resident loon is tone-deaf, has absolutely no […]
Kids’ picture book event at Drury Lane Books
On Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m. Yvonne Pearson, author of Sadie Braves the Wilderness will talk about her new book at Drury Lane Books. Sadie has a lot to learn about camping, hiking, and canoeing, but a family adventure leads her to appreciate the wonders of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Sadie is bold in her description of […]
Belvo and Cushmore artwork to be featured at Johnson Heritage Post
The public is cordially invited to attend a showing of recent works by Hazel Belvo and Marcia Casey Cushmore. The opening reception will be held at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery on Friday, July 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and both of the artists will be in attendance. There will be a Gallery Talk by Marcia Casey Cushmore […]
Reading Minnesota Native American writers at Cook County Higher Ed
Carol Miller will lead the Wednesday night sessions at Cook County Community Education featuring the works of Native American authors. The classes will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and cost $20 a session. If finances are a concern please contact Community Education about its scholarship option. Preregister at www.northshorecampus.org or 218-387-3411 or highered@northshorecampus.org On August 8 there will be […]
