The U.S. Coast Guard is working with SAILDRONE INC. to operate two Uncrewed Surface Vehicles called “Saildrones,” to study fish populations in Lake Superior waters. The Saildrones are scheduled to be launched from Ashland, Wisconsin on August 8 and will transmit through the central and western areas of Lake Superior through September 30. The company, SAILDRONES INC. is requesting that […]
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The Nao Santa Maria docked in Grand Marais overnight on Tuesday, August 2. The ship had a lay-over as it made its way to Two Harbors to take part in the Festival of Sail Lake Superior. There will be over half a dozen tall-masted ships that will be on display in Two Harbors August 4-7. A replica of the ship […]
City declines North House’s offer to buy leased land from the city
North House Folk School’s request to purchase the leased land the main campus resides on was turned down by the Grand Marais City Council. The city council met in a closed session on Wednesday, July 27 and the following day released this statement, “The City Council has decided not to move forward with a North House Folk School request to […]
Kiddie rides
Grand Marais Lion Dennis Burton spent part of this past Wednesday cleaning up the kiddie rides for the Fisherman’s Picnic. Dennis said kids were approaching him asking if the rides were open, but he told them they would have to wait until Thursday. “Anticipation and excitement is building,” said Dennis, who predicts long lines at the ever popular kiddie rides.
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 […]
John Castle Hussey
John Castle (Jack) Hussey, 90, passed away June 15th, 2022, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Kentucky. Jack was born March 18, 1932, in Grand Marais, Minnesota to the late Francis Castle “Cac” Hussey and Amy Gladys (Backlund) Hussey. Survivors include his sons, John (Marsha) Hussey of Pittsburgh, PA, Michael Hussey of Maysville, KY, and Richard (Christina) Hussey of St. […]
Janet Marie Nelson
Janet Marie Nelson, 78, Tofte, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Janet was born February 22, 1944 to Leon and Alice Dorothy (Wadsworth) Revier in the village of Pine City and grew up and attended schools in Sandstone. She and John Nelson married on August 4, 1962, and eventually made their home in Tofte. Janet […]
Wayne J. Lind
Wayne J. Lind, 75, of Grand Portage, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, with his family at his side. Wayne was born at the family farm in Erskine, MN and grew up in South Minneapolis. He served his country in the Navy and then worked in sales until he retired to the Grand Portage Reservation. He loved sports and the outdoors […]