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Last Friday night while most of us were slumbering cozily in our beds David Johnson was up taking this picture of the Aurora Borealis lighting up the harbor.
Foundation earns grants to grow programming, do more in community through strategic plan update
The North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) is pleased to have successfully secured new grants from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Cook County Community Fund, to further its mission and expand programming in Cook County. Cook County MN Restorative Justice (CCMNRJ), a program of NSHCF, received a $50,000 grant to add staffing and to take on truancy […]
A message from the Grand Marais Lions Club President
The Grand Marais Lions Club welcomes you back for the 93rd annual Fisherman’s Picnic. Back this year is the much beloved Bingo Tent! Thanks to a new partnership between the Sons of the American Legion, Buck’s Hardware, Gunflint Tavern, and the Lions, come enjoy the fun of waiting for your lucky numbers with a cold one! The ‘picnic begins with […]
New 988 mental health crisis resource now available
Effective Saturday, July 16, residents have a new way to connect with mental health crisis support by calling or texting 988. Anyone, nation-wide, can dial or text 988 if they are considering suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one who may be considering suicide to receive confidential and free crisis support. The current 10-digit number for the […]
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Here is an arial view of the new public boat launch being built in the Grand Marais Rec Park. The work should be completed this fall and open to the public next summer.
Ice Cream, Jokes and Lemonade
As it was National Ice Cream month, we didn’t prove them wrong. Every chance we had we were eating ice cream. We had ice cream bars, ice cream cones, root beer floats, and hot fudge sundaes to name a few. Friday, July 1 was International Joke Telling Day. Laughter is one of the only tools that can get us through […]
David F. Anderson
Jan. 26, 1949-Feb. 24, 2022David lost his battle with PTSD following his service in Vietnam 2/24/2022, on his terms and by his choice. 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 is hope. If you or someone you know needs help—please call the Suicide Awareness Hotline at […]
Jeannine Swearingen
We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Jeannine Swearingen (Potvin), 76, of Grand Marais, on July 14th, 2022, at the North Shore Hospital, from a short battle with cancer. She was born in Brainerd Minnesota on February 13, 1946, to Norris and Beatrice (Murray) Potvin. She married Robert Swearingen on September 21st, 1963. They had 3 children, […]