Some of you have joined me in the joy of caring for my wife Carolyn and even our animals at Putt ’n Pets mini golf course and for that we are grateful. We love Grand Marais and the people here. Recently anonymous complaints have been called in to the Sheriff ’s Office regarding the animals’ care. Please if you have […]
Tell your legislators you don’t want a bridge across Fall River falls
As I see itTo: All parties interested in the location of the bridge over the Fall River on the Gitchi-Gami State Trail The public had their first opportunity at a meeting in Grand Marais on July 12 to learn what the DNR Parks and Trails Division was proposing for a trail layout for a new segment of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail from the […]
Lake Superior water levels higher than normal
The Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes October 5 water level report stated that rivers and rain supplies to Lake Superior were above average in September. All of the Great Lakes water levels are currently above their October longterm average water levels. While true, Lake Superior is still 6 inches below its level of a year ago, while Lakes Michigan- […]
Large turnout for presentations on climate science and clean energy solutions
A standing-room-only crowd attended a special event at the Grand Marais Public Library on Saturday to hear two speakers talk about the changing climate in Cook County and Minnesota’s ongoing transition to cleaner energy sources. The event was organized and hosted by Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP). Chel Anderson shared her analysis of scientific data on the effects of […]
Operation Family Christmas 2018
I am very happy to be entering my third year as organizer for Operation Family Christmas (OFC). I look forward to helping families in this county that need assistance during the holiday season. It is important as a community that we work together to ensure that all children in our county wake up on Christmas morning and feel the magic […]
Elders & Caregivers gathering Oct. 30
On October 30 there will be a “Sharing the care for elders and caregivers” presentation at the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino in the Kitchi Ki Gi Tong Room. Registration will take place at 8 a.m. with opening remarks by the Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging and Grand Portage Elderly Nutrition program at 8:30 a.m. Speakers include Fran King, […]
From Clutter to Calm— organizing help for families
Parenting can be stressful. Parenting when you’re surrounded by chaos, clutter, and confusion is definitely stressful! Just like our children’s “stuff” changes as they grow, so do the ways that we can keep it under control. The “From Clutter to Calm” classes are the latest installments of the Hot Potatoes! series of parenting workshops co-sponsored by Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and […]
Bud Beyer
“With Bud as our compass,we know our path.”~ Gro Sandvik,musician & dear friend Bud Beyer is the man I deeply loved for 45 years. Born in Chicago on January 29, 1940, he passed away on October 8, 2018. He is a Professor Emeritus of Northwestern University’s School of Communication, serving in the Theatre Department as head of Acting and Chair […]
Plastic recycling opportunity offered locally
There is a very exciting opportunity available in Grand Marais for one and for all that are interested in helping make a difference in plastic pollution! In partnership with Cook County Whole Foods Co-op and Grand Marais Family Dentistry, the Nordic Nature Group has put together an opportunity to recycle all oral care products. This movement is part of a […]