Marjori Bottila from Senior Linkage Line in Duluth will be here Friday, June 21 at the Grand Marais Senior Center to answer your Medicare questions and sign you up for Medicare and/or supplemental insurance of a drug plan—or just review your options. If you will be 65 this year you should take advantage of this opportunity to get knowledgeable advice. […]
Nate Cannon to speak at Grand Marais Library
Minnesota author and trans activist Nate Cannon is scheduled to appear at the Grand Marais Public Library at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Cannon’s presentation, “Outside the Box: Diversity, Language, and Bridges to Inclusion” draws upon his experiences as an out FTM (Female to Male) trans man to address current topics in the LGBTQ community. Cannon mixes his personal experiences […]
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 […]
The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races celebrate the Gunflint Trail and supports the fire department
The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races will be held at Gunflint Lodge on the south shore of Gunflint Lake on Wednesday, July 17, beginning at 4 p.m. The underlying mission of the event is to support the efforts and growth of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department (GTVFD). According to GTVFD Chief Jim Morrison: “Funds from the Canoe Races support […]
Time to go for a walk and look for wildflowers
The woods have transitioned from the light greens of emerging leaves to full out summer green in most areas, but there is still some sun making its way through the canopy to the forest floor. This is the best time to go for a walk and look for wildflowers. Many of the forest’s wildflowers are in a group known as […]
Leave No Trace
Here we go. The season is already under way with visitors pouring in by the busloads, literally, to explore the endless opportunities along Minnesota’s pristine north shore. The endless convoy of vehicles pulling campers and/ or boats, strapped with canoes en route to a wilderness adventure— where lifelong memories are made. As a Gunflint Trail fishing guide, I have met […]
Where are the fish biting?
While the temperatures might not be warming up, the fish bite sure has. And oh yes, the mosquitos and blackflies are also happy to make their presence known. When you do get to your boat or are wading down a stream, remember to bring bug dope. It might not help much, but at least you can say you tried to […]
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tales
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled area lakes and forest roads checking anglers and ATV operators. She took reports of a car-killed deer, nuisance bear and nuisance raccoons. Manning also assisted as part of the Honor Guard laying to rest retired CO Gene Borud at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked ATV and […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Monday, June 37:05 a.m., Lutsen: A missing golf cart was found at SuperiorNational.8:19 a.m., Grand Portage: Residence […]