A fun new (not so new) store has moved to Grand Marais! Patrick and Paula Burns have moved North 61 from Schroeder to downtown Grand Marais in the space that formerly held Birchbark Books and Gifts. The new store has a variety of clothing, caps, hats, bison leather bags, sweatshirts, North Shore MN Hwy 61 long sleeve shirts, coffee mugs, […]
David F. Anderson
David F. Anderson lost his battle with PTSD, from serving in the Vietnam War, on February 24th; on his terms and by His choice. We are sorry if this is a shock to some, but we hope our loss brings forth education and awareness. Never stop talking or listening to the person you love. Suicide Can be prevented and there […]
Judy Kaye Edlund
Filled with faith and absent of fear, Judy Kaye Edlund, 80, went to her heavenly home with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2022. Her lovely attitude and delightful demeanor were contagious and valued by all who knew and loved her. Judy was born on December 2, 1941, in Lamar, Colorado, and was raised in the small town of Springfield. […]
Chris Koeneke
Chris Koeneke (84), nee Carolyn Christenson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 11. Chris grew up on a farm in Dassel, Minnesota. While attending the University of Minnesota, she met and married Franz Koeneke. The two shared life together for 63 years. In 1969, the Koenekes adopted Colorado as their home. Once her children […]
Arts, crafts, food and more at the Blueberry Art Festival
Planning for the Blueberry Art Festival began back in January and will soon come to fruition with over 200 art, craft, and food vendors in Ely’s Whiteside Park. The festival begins on Friday, July 29 at 10 a.m. and ends Sunday, July 31 at 4 p.m. Organizer, Ellen Cashman, has spent hundreds of hours planning the event layout featuring many […]
Rain Garden renovation
Join in the renovation of the Rain Garden near the Grand Marais Library on July 25, 5 p.m. The Grand Marais Community is invited to join the next Work and Learn party at the Library Garden on Monday evening, July 25, from 5 p.m. until 6-6:30 p.m. The plan is to restore the garden to it natural beauty. As you […]
Hidden Home Health Hazards:
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Topic of the MonthIf we are fortunate, our homes are safe places to which we can retreat, rest, recharge, and share that comfort with the people we care about. Too often though, our homes have hazards that put our well-being at risk. Uncovering these hidden hazards saves time and money and protects everyone that lives in or visits that house. Slipping, Tripping, and […]
Historical Reflections
ANIMALS AND BUGS AT THE RAINBOW CAMP One man said there is an uneasy truce between this pair of goats and dogs at the Rainbow Family camp this summer. Another man said that insects can be bothersome on warm days in the camp, but “pretty soon there’ll be more hippies than bugs.”
