The Grand Marais recreational park board spent much of the November 7 meeting talking about planning for the new sign at the park entrance and the work that will be done to remake the Community Connection Corner at the east end of the park. Both projects will be done in conjunction with the Highway 61 corridor work scheduled for 2019 […]
North Shore Storm teams do well at the state meet
North Shore Storm boys and girls cross country coach April Wahlstrom was very happy with the way her two teams performed at the Minnesota State cross country meet that was held at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota on Saturday, November 3. Running in chilly conditions on the demanding state cross country course, the boys finished ninth, and the girls […]
Vikings fall 20-12 to MIB in Section 7 championship
Like all good games, this one came down to the wire. The Vikings were facing Mountain Iron-Buhl for the second time this season. On October 12 the Vikings shut out the Rangers 22-0 at home, but the game was closer than the final score indicated. On Friday, November 2, the two teams met again at Esko to see who would […]
Nordic ski team selling wreaths
The Two Harbors/Cook County Schools Nordic Ski Team is taking orders for wreaths and holiday greens now through November 15. The funds generated help pay for equipment such as skis, boots and poles, as well as dryland equipment, waxes and other supplies. Various sized wreaths, candy canes and garlands are available. In addition, festive spruce tip containers with a variety […]
Downtown Lutsen lights up November 24
The Downtown Lutsen Business Group will be hosting Light Up Lutsen on Saturday, November 24 from 2-6 p.m. This annual holiday event includes food, drink, caroling, fires, and lights hosted by Lutsen businesses to kick-off the season of love and lights. Each of the participating businesses will offer fun activities during the late afternoon with grand finale holiday lighting at […]
Sixth annual storm festival is this weekend
Every year the gales of November whip Lake Superior into a fantastic, frenetic frenzy. It is a photographer’s dream. Towering waves rise up and crash over the break wall. Rise up higher still and splash and smother the Coast Guard lighthouse. Careening water chases high up onto red rock cliffs and scrubs clean grey-pebbled shorelines. Inspired by these sights and […]
The frisky fox
You’re never too old to learn as I discovered again several nights ago. Each evening, around 10 p.m. we let Mr. Magoo out to do his nightly business. Since there are wolves in the area, both Dick and I go out with him. I make Magoo wait inside as Dick goes ahead. When he gives the all-clear signal, I open […]
Veterans Day ceremonies to be held throughout the county
Grand Portage American Legion Post 2009 will host “A Tribute to those who served” on Monday, November 12. The ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. with a Drum Ceremony, followed by raising the flag(s) and the playing of the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at 10:45 a.m. At 10:55 there will be a Veterans Day Observance followed by a moment […]
Have you the courage to enter the Curry Cook-off?
The Grand Marais Playhouse annual fundraiser the Curry Cook-off and Holiday/Broadway showcase is coming soon. This year we are adding holiday tunes to the line up. If you would like to perform a holiday number or a song from a Broadway show, please contact the Playhouse. This event is always a ton of fun and we get to enjoy some […]
Empty bowls 2018 coming Nov. 15
Empty Bowls will be held Thursday, November 15 at St. John’s Catholic Church in the lower level, Grand Marais. Empty Bowls features a simple soup dinner with soup and bread provided by local restaurants and a sale of beautiful handcrafted bowls made at the Grand Marais Art Colony. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with dinner from […]