I have grown weary with the likes of Garry Gamble and Mark Quello. I see them as captains perched on their white horses, ignorance and selfishness, ordering their unvaccinated troops across the battlefield armed with only misinformation and conspiracy theories. And you probably noticed what is conspicuously absent in their letter and article. Right, that would be a plan. They […]
Cook County needs senior housing
Cook County lacks senior housing and has no assisted living for its residents. We need one major facility to furnish senior housing, assisted living, memory care, rehab and long-term care. This place could offer walking distance to Downtown Grand Marais to access all things needed for daily life and shuttle service when necessary. Grand Marais seniors now move out of […]
Anyone up for ice cream?
The Annual Care Partners Ice Cream Social returns on Sunday, August 29th, from 2-4 p.m. at Sydney’s Frozen Custard, 14 Broadway, in Grand Marais! No frills, just those wonderful sundaes and a chance to re-connect with clients, volunteers, and community. Care Partners especially wants to celebrate the wonderful work their volunteers and staff have done to continue to assist our […]
Local artists and volunteers create first class sign for Lutsen
Though they had been coming as early as the 1800s, by the 1850s, Chippewa families settled into the area near the mouth of the Poplar River. In the 1880s, the first Swedish immigrant also settled there as well. They worked together, sharing tools and knowledge, and gave birth to the humble beginnings that we know today as Lutsen. The town […]
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The Son’s Rays performed at the Lutheran Bethlehem Church over the Fisherman’s Picnic Sunday, coming together for a joyful 50th reunion. Dode Stoskopf (center next to lady in orange) once again led the singers just as she did when she formed the group many years ago. Dode reported that the offering that was received Sunday was $1400. “The love of […]
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The Hedstrom Lumber sponsored crosscut saw competition always pits the top amateurs against Kent Anderson. Kent, a real-life lumberjack, saws a log for time and if you can beat that time Kent gives away a “Mini Me” doll of himself. As many can surmise, Kent loves his mini-me doll, so he loathes to give it up. However, this year Kent […]
Roberta “Bobbie” Marie (Oberg) Bockovich
Roberta “Bobbie” Marie (Oberg) Bockovich passed away at North Shore Living in Grand Marais on Sunday, August 15. Bobbie was born to Roy and Hazel (Evans) Oberg on June 29, 1936, at Two Harbors Hospital. Bobbie grew up at Hollow Rock and Grand Portage Bay. She enjoyed playing on the lakeshore, at the base of Hollow Rock Creek and on […]
Lois Catherine Schwob
Lois Catherine Schwob (nee Hagen), age 89, of Glencoe and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021, at the Jones-Harrison Residence. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John Gregory and young son John Joseph (Joe), older siblings, Beatrice Hahn, Ruth Jacobs, Harold, and Donald. She is survived by: Timothy Schwob (Barbara), Joseph and Campbell; Matthew […]
Historical Reflections
FIRE ON BROADWAY Grand Marais Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze in a shed behind the home of Ray “Punky” Peterson on Broadway last Monday.