A once-popular hotspot is set to reopen, and a lot of people are happy to see it making a comeback. Brad Rude and an able-bodied crew of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and painters have spent the last several months fixing and refurbishing the former Harbor Light Supper Club. I say former because Brad is dropping the “supper club” moniker from his […]
Peggy A. Backlund
Peggy A. Backlund, age 65, of Waite Park, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at St. Cloud Hospital. A Memorial Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Deacon Steve Yanish officiated. Peggy was born on December 15, 1954, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Wesley and Ruth […]
Care Center residents receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Tuesday, December 29, was another exciting day at North Shore Health. “We began vaccinating the Care Center Residents,” exclaimed North Shore Health Administrator/CEO Kimber Wraalstad. That was good news for many of us who know residents in the care center. Up to now, no one living in the care center has been afflicted with COVID-19. “Mary Edson, one of our […]
Historical Reflections
October 1, 1990 The Northwinds Quintet will perform on October 6. From left to right: Jim Johnson (French horn), Barb LaVigne (flute), Deb Orris (cello), Philis Anderson (oboe), and Ev Bushman (clarinet). Their music fills our hearts with joy.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOJANUARY 8, 2001 Hunters and their families who have been feasting on venison steak already had a hunch, but the official word from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is that the year 2000 firearms deer harvest was among the top five on record. Hunters harvested 193,079 deer statewide, an increase of 27,913 deer (17 percent) compared with […]
Book review of The Pemmican Man
William Hennessy’s first book is a historical fiction novel set in the early 1800s. The former Cook County attorney puts the reader smack dab into the era, depicting the tough life, ever-present danger, and adventure around every corner. The pages follow a young man, Bart Murphree, who escapes from his belligerent stepdad and makes his way from Pennsylvania all of […]
Human Trafficking –What You Should Know
Human trafficking is one of the largest criminal enterprises in the world, including in the United States. In the U.S., for example, the illegal drug profit is estimated at $426 – $652 billion annually, with human trafficking bringing in approximately $150 billion annually. This makes people trafficking the most lucrative trafficking crime after drugs, according to the latest statistics available […]
Workforce grant helps Minnesotans affected by the opioid crisis
The pandemic has upended many people’s lives, exacerbating a ongoing public health crisis that existed before the pandemic and continues to impact thousands of Minnesotans. The opioid crisis hasn’t gone away – and now Minnesota has more resources to help those both directly and indirectly affected by opioid addiction. This month, the U.S Department of Labor awarded the Minnesota Department […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 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 food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Moose Tracks open for winter business
With small businesses pummeled across the state and nation because of COVID-19 restrictions, it’s nice to see one try something new. Moose Tracks is trying something different this year. For the first time in 17 years, Moose Tracks has winter hours, staying open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Michael (Mike) Farnum, Grand Marais, is managing the […]