Minnesota Republican candidate for governor Dr. Scott Jensen will be in Grand Marais at the HUB (senior center) on Sunday, August 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. to meet the public. Dr. Jensen was a member of the Minnesota Senate from 2017 to 2021. He has served as a professor at the University Medical school and has had a […]
Mary E. Olson
We are sad to announce the passing of Mary E. Olson on August 7, 2022, age 65, of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Mary was born on May 23, 1957, to Grace and Donald Johnson of Grand Marais, MN. She attended and graduated from Cook County High School in 1975. She married Greg Olson on July 26th, 1986. Together they had four […]
An interview with Senator Amy Klobuchar
I emailed Senator Amy Klobuchar a couple of weeks ago and asked her some general questions about the economy, housing issues, Medicare and drug prescription costs, clean (green) energy, and taxes. Here is her response that was received Tuesday, August 9. “Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding economic issues. I wanted to provide you with an update. I was […]
Apply for the Bob Pratt Skills, Trades & Technology Scholarship Fund for Cook County residents
If you knew Bob Pratt, you knew he was always looking out for the little guy. Background, family life, prior education – none of it mattered to him. He helped many people recognize their potential, and then did his best to help them remove the barriers to success. In honor of Bob’s spirit, family members and friends raised enough money […]
Historical Reflections
REAL ESTATE MEMORIES The date of this photo is unknown. Front row from left to right are Lucie Detrick, Virginia Detrick Palmer, and Donna Clothier. Back row from left to right are Rick Austin, Rachelle Christianson, and Dean Detrick. Detrick Realty was founded by John and Lucie Detrick in 1971. The family business continues this day as Coldwell Banker North […]
New faces and contest as candidates file for school and hospital boards, Filing closes August 16
COOK COUNTY – The filing period for the November election for the school and hospital boards ends Tuesday, August 16. There will be at least one new school board member and one contested school board race at mid-point in the filing. (This story was submitted Monday night.) Independent school district 166 (Cook County) There will be a new person filling […]
Happy Hikers will travel to Grand Portage State Park August 17
The Happy Hikers will have a choice to hike the nice, paved High Falls Trail or the more difficult Middle Falls Trail at Grand Portage State Park. We will split into two groups, based on which trail you would like to hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, on a leash. The High Falls Trail is good for all abilities. On this […]