Just over a week ago, North House Folks School confirmed that they have purchased a piece of property immediately adjacent to their campus. For two years they worked with Bruce Leng to make the purchase a reality. Greg Wright, North House’s Executive Director noted “Bruce’s leadership and collaboration was tremendously valuable. He understood right away why the parcel was of […]
Rise up, Little Bluebirds, a book review
Kristy Boike, a New Prague Minnesota mother of four, was a pre-school teacher and stay at home mom before her mother, a nurse, came down with cancer and died at the age of 60. During her mother’s 18-month struggle, and then her passing, she watched her father, Ron, deal with his grief by making bird houses for Bluebirds. “Bluebirds were […]
Third Annual Christmas Market at North Shore Winery
North Shore Winery (NSW) is excited to announce its third Christmas Market, taking place on Friday, November 26 from 12:30-5 p.m. at the Winery in Lutsen, Minnesota. North Shore Winery’s Christmas Market turns the Winery into the North “Pole” Winery loaded with art, gifts, food, and wines to enjoy or to give as holiday gifts for friends and family. The […]
City Council takes no action on Jake Braking in city limits
Recent noise complaints by residents living on the hill coming down the Gunflint Trail near the Cook County Law Enforcement Center were discussed at the Grand Marais City Council meeting. Specifically, residents living along that stretch were complaining about the noise large commercial trucks make when they use what is referred to as a Jake Brake. What are Jake brakes? […]
Lil Anderson
Graveside Service for Lil Anderson will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Grove Cemetery. Obituary will run next week.
James Lloyd Thompson
James Lloyd Thompson was born on October 18, 1946, in Duluth, Minnesota and grew up in Rochester, Minnesota. He made his way to Cook County where his mom was born and raised. Jim worked at Lutsen Mountains, bartended and owned Trailside Cabins with his sisters and brother-in-law. Most importantly, he met his wife, Marne, whom he married on 6/21/1986. For […]
Historical Reflections
Afanassi Makarov and John Patten recently completed a Siberian sled dog expedition which was badgered by bad luck, sudden violence, and tragedy. A summary of their experience 31 years ago can be found in Memory Lane below.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGONOVEMBER 5, 2001 Following a golf season that saw Superior National Golf Course fall 5,000 rounds short of its budget predictions and $100,000 short on its budgeted income, Recreation Management Corporation (RMC) made a decision last week to cut seven positions at the course. Five of those were hourly employees, and two were salaried. RMC, which was recently […]
Be A Part of WISE – Women’s Initiative for Service and Education – Support the Auction and Shop Online November 6 – 14th
What is this group called WISE? For many years, the Lioness Club’s main fundraiser was the fish cake buffet dinner on the Wednesday before Fisherman’s Picnic. Approximately 10 years ago, they started including a silent auction with the dinner, featuring items from members and local businesses. The auction gradually increased the organization’s funds. In March of 2019 the Lioness Club […]