I attended the Safety and Transportation meeting that took place at the courthouse today. The focus of the meeting was the Border-to-Border Touring Route. I got a very distinct feeling that the board is going to vote for non-support for a tourism-based activity here in Cook County. I attend every meeting I can that pertains to the B2B here in […]
Men should be treated like women
Men must wait 24 hours after physician explains all aspects of procedure of vasectomy prior to procedure being performed. All physicians performing vasectomies must have admitting privileges in a hospital no further than 15 miles from where the vasectomy will be performed. Men must be given information about all possible alternatives to vasectomy including the many benefits of abstention as […]
Lunch at the Hub
I had lunch at the Hub (Senior Center) last week and it was delicious. They serve lunch at noon, five days a week or you can pick up a take out lunch. The cost is $4.00 if you are over 60 or $7.50 for younger folks. You must call before 9:30 a.m. to order your lunch. Call 218-387-2660. Frankie Jarchow, […]
Good Vibrations for Winter Wellness
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Good Vibrations for Winter Wellness, a free program being offered at Grand Marais Public Library on Tuesday, December 17 at 1 p.m. Music can lighten the holiday blues, bring warm feelings to a cold winter day, and calm to a stressful time. Christina Cotruvo will play and discuss the American- Celtic harp, […]
The miracle of the incarnation is worth singing about!
My father always used to say that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing poorly, which is to say that if you’re going to hold off doing something until you can get it perfect, it’s not ever going to happen, and that would be a tragic loss for you, and perhaps (likely) others too. Musicians spend a lifetime […]
Howard Abrahamson
Howard Abrahamson, 90, Grand Marais, died Nov. 27, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Howard was born March 7, 1929, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and was adopted by Thomas and Lucille Abrahamson from Aberdeen, South Dakota. Howard grew up and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and graduated with a degree in business administration. He served […]
Jerry Loh
Jerry Loh passed away at the age of 81 on Nov. 24, 2019, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, after many years of struggling with several health issues. He was born to Norwegian immigrants, John and Cecilia (Eide) Loh, on June 27, 1938, in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Jerry lived on the North Shore for nearly all of his life. He spent […]
The year in review
Much of government work is transactional, process oriented and some days downright mundane. But within this structured framework, there is always the opportunity for creativity, collaboration and leadership to improve the way we deliver services. 2019 has been an eventful year filled with opportunities and challenges, some of which are highlighted below. Long Term 2019 saw two long-term initiatives/issues finally […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGODEC. 5, 2009 The Grand Marais park board spent most of its December meeting setting prices for 2010. One theme of the discussion was a desire on the part of the park board to “go easy” on rate increases since the economy is in a slump. The board voted to continue offering Gunflint Hills Golf Course passes to […]