Celebrating the life of Beverly Johnson. After a brief stay in the hospital, she went peacefully to be with her savior. Beverly loved her family dearly and her family loved her. While she was here on the earth, she spent 68 years married to her loving husband Harry and together they raised three children, Steve (Dana), Kevin (Sue), and Elizabeth […]
Jean M. (Krause) Lofgren
Jean M. (Krause) Lofgren, 84, of Prior Lake passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021. Jean was born on July 13, 1936, to Earl Krause and Margaret (Helmerson) Krause. She grew up in Grand Marais and married John Lofgren on September 10, 1955. They had two children, Lynn and John. The Lofgren family lived in Minnetonka until 1974 when […]
Historical Reflections
RON LUND CREATES PLAN FOR HARBOR CENTER In Ron Lund’s visionary plan for a harbor center, a community center building would extend over the Grand Marais harbor. This center would include a curling rink, a theatre, a youth center, and other amenities. Inspiration for the project came from the docks and fish houses that surrounded the harbor in the past.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGO JULY 23, 2001 It was a gracious “no,” but it was a “no.” In a 4-1 vote the members of the school district board voted not to sponsor a charter school at Birch Grove. The turn-down was sweetened somewhat by words directing the superintendent to establish a committee to identify guiding principles for staffing of outlying schools. […]
Governor Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of COVID-19
Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 19, 2021, to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19. “As our state starts to return to normal, we cannot forget about the 7,627 Minnesotans who died from COVID-19. We lower our […]
Burning restrictions put in place for entire county
Cook County residents and visitors are advised that the National Weather Service in Duluth has forecast extremely hot and dry weather for our area for the next seven days. This type of weather dramatically increases the chance of potential wildfires. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has burning restrictions in place for all of Cook County and most of Northeastern […]
Hospital board report
North Shore Health Hospital/Care Center Director Kimber Wraalstad reports that Cook County has over a 73 percent vaccination rate for COVID-19, the highest percentage of any county in the state of Minnesota. It’s taken awhile, but North Shore Health finally received a Private Airport License for the hospital’s helipad. Wraalstad said the process to get the license began in July […]
ARAC offers operating support program for 2022 grants
Request for Site Visit Due Friday, July 30, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Complete Applications and Renewals are due Friday, August 27, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. This program offers operating support for regional nonprofit arts organizations. The Operating Support grant is awarded on a one-year-plus-one-year formula. Grants of up to $10,000 will be made based on an organization’s relative score and […]
Quick Books on sale!
New users can choose between 50 percent off for three months or a free 30-day trial. Now that the 2020 tax season is officially over, there’s never a better time to start planning for next year. Make sure your business is proactive by making the switch to Quickbooks Online! QuickBooks Online is an excellent choice for small business owners looking […]
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 […]