When I go for mail at the Post Office, I notice two things: most females are wearing masks and most males aren’t. What is this gender gap all about? First, we all spit when we talk. And when we spit, the moisture-loving C-19 virus rides out into the air on our spit. Most of the time it’s not real spit, […]
Fifty Years Later–
That May evening, 50 years ago, has held as the most crucial threshold in my life. Christ has proved to be faithful—always loving, holding—no matter the circumstances. The same, and yet different, which makes sense. Here are some ponderings about how my faith has changed: God is bigger. I no longer believe in a God who is so small that […]
Nancy Ann Nosker
Nancy Ann Nosker, 80, longtime resident of Grand Marais, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 10, 2020. This was the home that her father built prior to the birth of his first child; and the home in which she resided the majority of her life. Nancy was born on April 23, 1940, to Ruby (Smakar) and Karl […]
Daniel L. Damschen
Daniel L. Damschen, age 70, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, died on May 20, 2020. He was a much loved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janie; daughter, Ellen (John Orrock); son, Aren; and granddaughter, Ella; other family and countless friends also survive him. Daniel and his father Emery started Damschen Wood, Inc. […]
Susan May (Danzl)
Susan May (Danzl), age 71, passed away on May 24, 2020. She was born August 26, 1948, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to parents, Rita and Donald Danzl. She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. May, daughter, Bethany May Waterhouse (son-in-law Noah, granddaughter Rita), daughter Casey Bryant (May) (son-in-law Nathan, grandson Henry), son Thomas W. May (daughter-in-law Jill, grandson Mason, […]
Busy days at the North Shore Health Care Center
Life goes on. Each day we wonder if tomorrow will be different, will next week be different, will next month be different? When will we be able to have fun as a large group of household members? When will we be able to see and hug our family and friends? When will our wonderful volunteers be able to join us […]
Historical Reflections
February 12, 1990 Sixth Grader Beth Gagnon of Grand Portage recently assisted veterinarian Kim Paplham with routine surgery on a cat. Gagnon is involved in District 166’s Gifted Students’ program.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 10, 2000 A mama bear and three cubs caused quite a stir at Lutsen Mountains when they ran across a ski race course during the Spring Series races last year. The race event was quite a success this year even though there were no bears. 30 YEARS AGOAPRIL 30, 1990 Restaurant owner Stan Bautch installed a new […]
Library expands pickup days and adds interlibrary loan services
Starting Wednesday, May 27, the public will see another expansion of library services. Grand Marais Public Library will add two additional days to their Pickup Window Program to provide 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. pickups Monday through Friday. Interlibrary loan services between Arrowhead libraries are quickly resuming, also. Many pending requests are already in transit. Patrons gain access to the […]
Candidates signing up for coming elections
So far, two candidates have signed up to compete for the District 4 Cook County commissioner seat now held by incumbent Heidi Doo-Kirk. The two candidates are Ann Sullivan and Charles Christianson. In District 2, incumbent Myron Bursheim and Jaye White have filled out their candidate forms and paid their $50 filing fee to enter the commissioner race. Candidates have […]