At 50 miles in, after about 13 hours of serious hiking, Michael Koppy looked good. The 69-year-old Hermantown man received a quick leg massage from his crew that was parked on the Lindskog Road, and then he followed his pacer back onto the Superior Hiking Trail. Koppy’s quest was to smash the “Fastest Known Time” of six days and eight […]
Arbor Day Foundation book helps people identify tree species
The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The book, What Tree Is That? Is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species. Nature lovers […]
Arrowhead Library System offers summer reading activities for kids & families
Are you ready to read, investigate and discover this summer?! Arrowhead Library System invites kids and families of all ages living in Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis counties to DIG DEEPER by participating in two exciting and engaging summer programs this year! Get out your crayons, markers, pens, pencils or paint to create […]
Wondering 61: Casper Hill Road
Based on responses, this column has at least four readers of discerning judgment and curiosity. You have already seen the results of Jim Erickson’s query about the name of Cant Road in east Duluth. A summer cabin friend said she has read them all but had no requests, nor did local Anne Marie Dineen. But Maureen Baty’s query about Casper […]
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Due to the Coronavirus, check before you plan to go. 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 Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus […]
Lion Robert Laine and Lion Steve Quaife named Melvin Jones Fellows
Lion District Governor Wayne Tieman met with the Grand Marais Lions Club via a Zoom meeting, a first for the district. Because of the Coronavirus, he was unable to do a traditional in-person Governor’s visit with the club. During the meeting, Tieman announced that Lion Robert Laine and Lion Steve Quaife had been named Melvin Jones Fellows by the Lions […]
Grand Marais July 4th fireworks back on track
After much deliberation, the Grand Marais Lions Club has decided that the Fourth of July fireworks must go on. Bob Spry, who is the club’s treasurer, asked for the community’s assistance. “As we move into summer during these troubling times, it is important that we continue to be positive about our great country. With the support of many local organizations […]
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A lot of trees were taken down to make room for the Gitchee-gami bike trail extension. The bike path is being built in sections where Highway 61 roadwork is done. This year over three miles will be added to the path that will run from the Rock Cut to Grand Marais. When the entire route is completed it will be […]
Great Place grant winners announced
Great Place Project (GPP) grants have been made to seven Cook County entities in an effort to offer the community something positive to enjoy this difficult summer, Jim Boyd, executive director of the Cook County Chamber, has announced. The grants come from the Cook County Business and Civic Partnership, the 501(c)3 arm of the Chamber. “When the pandemic first shut […]
Community support line provides listening ear during stressful time
Cook County Public Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Cook County Emergency Operations Center, has launched the Community Support Line, a resource designed to aid community members in dealing with the changes and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning today, trained volunteers and staff will operate the Community Support Line from 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday […]