The local Cook County VITA tax volunteer group has lost a number of volunteers over the past couple of years. If this is something you would like to become trained to do, we could really use more volunteers to help the 600+ families we work with every year. Training starts in January 2020. Please contact the Cook County Extension office […]
FDLTCC hosting campus visit day
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is hosting a Campus Visit Day from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the campus location in Cloquet. The campus wide event is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend. Prospective students who are interested in attending Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College are […]
South Shore Drive project bogs down
The 3.4-mile paving project on CSAH 18 (South Shore Drive) hasn’t gone as smoothly as most residents of the area had hoped. KGM Contractors, Inc. of Angora, Minn. began working Tuesday, July 16 with the goal of finishing by the end of fall. The project includes repair or replacement of culverts, repair of existing subgrade and placement of new bituminous […]
Vikings clip Wrenshall’s wings, move on in volleyball playoffs
Despite the wild, windy, rainy weather outside, on Monday, October 21, the Pam Taylor gym was filled with loyal, loud fans as the Viking volleyball team took on the visiting Wrenshall Wrens in Section 7A playoffs. It was a wild match! The Vikings started hot, taking an 11-3 lead, many of the points coming on short volleys ending on mis-hits […]
Vikings down Cromwell 18-8
The Vikings only had a few days to rest from their big victory against Northeast Range before traveling to play Cromwell on Wednesday, Oct. 16. It was the last regular season game for both clubs before the playoffs began. Viking quarterback Adam Dorr hit Masen McKeever with a touchdown throw in the first quarter and again the third quarter. At […]
North Shore Storm rests varsity for Proctor meet
With sections scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, North Shore Storm cross country coach April Wahlstrom rested most of her boys and girls varsity at the Proctor Lions Invitational held Oct. 15. The boys finished 14th in the 19-team boys’ field, and the girls placed 12th in the 17-team girls’ race. The boys’ and girls’ junior varsity runners ran in the […]
Some autumn experiences
Bright orange and yellow flames were leaping in the air, glowing embers and a full moon overhead. What’s better than a bonfire and what’s more perfect in autumn than a big blazing bonfire with stars and a full moon. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of enjoying two bonfires: no full moon but a sky filled with bright stars […]
Learn how to make a leather bracelet at the library
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present the Custom Leather Bracelet Workshop with Jen Anfinson, a free program being offered for ages 13 and up at the Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, November 13, at 6 p.m. Learn about leather tools and techniques and create something unique. All materials will be provided. This 90-minute free program is geared […]
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 […]
Buck’s Big Buck contest starts November 9
Once again, Buck’s Hardware Hank, the big game registration center in Grand Marais, is proud to sponsor Buck’s Big Buck Contest. Sign up by Nov. 8 to be eligible for the contest and the Nov. 25 drawing. The hunter who enters the largest field-dressed deer by weight will win a new deer rifle. The most massive entered antler spread will […]