Homesteading in the Boundary Waters


Local author Joan Crosby is to appear in an author presentation at Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, June 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. Crosby plans to talk about her new book “Tucker Lake Chronicle,” about her experience homesteading on the Gunflint, about the personal journey the book details, and about her experience as an author. Fifty years ago, […]

Touch, See, Write, Draw: at the Grand Marais Library


Lake Superior Science Story Scouts meet for the first time this summer on the Grand Marais library lawn. We are a free, drop-in, pop-up science, writing and illustration lab for kids entering grades K-12 held on Wednesdays, July 1-August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. What? In this hands-on, eyes-focused, feet-walking, arts-infused science writing workshop we joyfully explore Lake Superior […]

Kenny Ahern— To Laugh is to Live!


Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present family comic Kenny Ahern and his To Laugh is to Live! program. This event is free and for all ages. Join us on Monday, July 8, 3 p.m. at the Grand Marais Public Library To Laugh is to Live! is a hilarious family escapade. You are introduced to a whimsical, comic world where […]

Voyage North running races set for June 8


With more than 200 runners entered, this Saturday’s Voyage North 5K and 10K races should be an exciting event to take part in or watch. Runners will leave the Coast Guard Station parking lot at 11 a.m. If you want to watch the runners, pick a spot on the course and cheer. 10K route Just prior to 11 a.m. the […]

Community Calendar

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses […]

Superior National’s George Nelson Jr. Challenge Cup to benefit two scholarship funds for veterans


On June 22, Superior National will host the first annual George Nelson Jr. Challenge Cup. The 18-hole golf scramble is a fundraiser that will benefit two veteran’s organizations: Folds of Honor Foundation whose mission is to provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members, and the 10th Mountain Division Foundation which provides scholarships to […]

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Under the direction of North House instructor Peter Henrikson, and industrial arts instructors from Silver Bay and Cook County high schools, kids enrolled in shop classes this spring put together a timber frame outdoor classroom at CCHS. The building is in back of the school next to the parking lot adjacent to the playground.

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Cook County High School graduate Brenna Hay was in the One-Act play Gaming for Life at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. Above, she is seen performing her character, Abby. Jamie Waltner directed the One-Act play. The play was performed May 8-11 in the Patsy Studio Theatre.

Book from the Arbor Day Foundation helps people identify tree species


The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The book, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easyto use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species. Nature […]

DNR seeks volunteers for loon monitoring program


The Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers for its loon monitoring program. As part of this effort, the DNR has launched a new online system that will help volunteers identify lakes available for monitoring. Volunteers will be able to use the system to manage their lake assignments, view information for their lakes, and print data sheets. “This new system […]