Three Cook County artists were awarded grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council on November 15, 2018. Career Development Grant . Corrie Steckelberg of Hovland was awarded a $2,340 Career Development Grant to support an artist-in-residency opportunity and creation of time-lapse videos of the artistic process. . Marybeth Garmoe of Grand Marais was awarded a $3,000 Career Development Grant to […]
Cook County Wilderness Outpatient treatment program cited
In conducting a licensing review of Cook County Wilderness Outpatient on September 20, 2018, the Minnesota Department of Human Services found 14 areas that were out of compliance with rules that govern a substance use disorder treatment center and issued correction orders. Most of the violations were found in record keeping. An example is, “The license holder’s service initiation policy […]
Public health community funds granted to local organizations
Eight local community organizations have been selected to receive Public Health Community Fund grants in 2019 – a combined total of $130,017. Members of the Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee convened in September to review requests for funding from the Public Health Community Fund (previously known as Discretionary Funds). In previous years, requests for funding were directed to […]
Seven Vikings receive All-District honors, Prom named one of the top backs
Area coaches liked the way the kids from Cook County played nine-man football this past season, and with that, voted to give seven Vikings All-District honors. The team finished 8-2 and was runner-up in section nine-man championship game. Both Dillon Sjogren, a linebacker and fullback, and Connor Somnis, a wide receiver and defensive back, received All- District honorable mention. Named […]
What are the odds?
My daughter Zoe and her partner Quiller are visiting us from New Zealand this month. It’s fun to see them both and catch up on their travel stories. Quiller is from Prince Edward Island. They recently spent some time in Thailand playing with monkeys and tasting the local foods. Now they plan to travel to New York to sell Christmas […]
Raven Rock Grill opens tonight
Skyport Lodge’s Raven Rock Grill reopens for the winter season on Friday, November 30 at 3 p.m., but with a twist. “We will have a very special visit from Hunt + Capture!” said owner Rachelle Christianson. Lacey and Amanda of Hunt + Capture specialize in photo, motion, creating and directing visual stories for their clients. The partners and co-founders of […]
Don’t miss The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” opens Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Please come out and enjoy this community favorite with a cast of 45! You’ll laugh as the Herdmans take over the annual Christmas Pageant and shine a whole new light on the ancient story. Performances are Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 […]
Renowned scenic carpenter returns home to the Grand Marais Playhouse
For Sue Hennessy, theater and community have always been deeply connected. Born just three houses away from the community theater in Grand Marais, Sue’s youth was a blur of sets and curtains. She helped with community and school plays in her hometown before moving on to study theater at Concordia College in Moorhead. Soon, Sue moved to New York City […]
Santa’s Workshop this Saturday
It’s no laughing matter (Ho, Ho, Ho!), Santa is coming to Grand Marais a wee bit early this year to be at the Santa’s Workshop which is hosted by the Cook County Girl Scouts at a new location. This year the Saturday, December 1 workshop will be located at the Cook County Community Center and not at the Congregational Church […]