North Shore Superior Ski and Run Club annual meeting
The North Shore Ski and Run Club will host an annual meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. Meet at the Pincushion chalet at 5 p.m. Bring your skis and join in on a group ski on the lit ski trails. At 6 p.m. there will be a potluck dinner and at 7 p.m. the NSSRC annual meeting will take place in […]
“Some children see Him”
The annual Borealis Chorale and Orchestra concert last Sunday and Monday included a little-known but wonderful carol, Some Children See Him. This lovely carol seems to me a lullaby for all of us: Some Children See HimSome children see Him lily white,The baby Jesus born this night.Some children see Him lily white,With tresses soft and fair.Some children see Him bronzed […]
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 supports our veterans and our community
The fiscal year has concluded, and the taxes have been filed for one of our county’s many non-profits, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413. As their fiscal year came to an end, they reviewed their contributions to our veterans and their families in our community. The largest single contribution, over $4,200, was made this year to Northland Honor Flight. Honor […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hold May workshop
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations would like to announce a Nexus enrollment workshop to be held by CBP in Grand Portage. During this enrollment event, CBP and Canada Border Services Agency will conduct interviews for conditionally approved Nexus applicants. Travelers interested in applying for Nexus need to apply online utilizing the Global Online Enrollment System […]
Mental Health Crisis and Response
The stress of less sunlight and holiday pressures of traveling, spending more money and connecting with family and friends is something that many of us can relate to at this time of the year. This extra pressure can weigh on us emotionally. Add in less sleep, more alcohol and more sugar, and it is easy to see how a person […]
Historical Reflections
Harry Flaherty of Grand Marais puts the finishing touches on the interior walls and altar façade on the restored Chippewa Church. A dedication ceremony was held July 4, 1975 to mark the completion of the most recent round of repairs at the historic church.
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO DEC. 12, 2009 Schroeder Township supervisors said they still hope to withdraw from the Tofte-Schroeder Sanitary Sewer District, but there has been no word from the attorney working on the withdrawal process. In the meantime, the board nominated Charlie Muggley to serve on the TSSSD board, saying it was in the township’s best interest to have a […]
Bell ringers needed for Salvation Army Red Kettles
The Salvation Army is a Christian ministry that provides services to anyone regardless of religion, beliefs or lack thereof. We are called to serve in Christ’s name without discrimination and value each person as God’s creation who is loved beyond measure. We serve regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The Salvation Army Northern Division has been serving people […]
Third annual climate change rally held
With temps in the mid- 20s and a patchy blue sky, Friday, December 6, was a beautiful day to be outside. Taking advantage of that splendid weather, a local group of about 25 individuals gathered at noon near Java Moose along Highway 61 holding up signs demanding a halt to climate change. Denny Fitzpatrick, one of the organizers of the […]