Cook County Public Health and Human Services and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic have scheduled Bivalent COVID-19 booster clinics at the Cook County Community Center for September 29, October 4, and October 6. Registration will open on the Cook County COVID-19 hub at www.cookcountycovid19.org at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 9. Grand Portage Health Services will not be offering the bivalent vaccine […]
Photo
On Monday, September 12, Ann Sullivan (right) presented a picture of the Coast Guard Station painted by the late Lyle Sathre to the Cook County Historical Society. An anonymous donor gave the gift to the CCHS. Accepting the painting was Cook County Historical Society President Marja Erickson. Last year the U.S. Coast Guard announced that operations would end in Grand […]
Correction:
Mount Rainier is in the state of Washington, not Alaska as stated in the article last week about the co-workers who climbed the mountain 50 years apart.
The New Riverside Ramblers to perform at the ACA October 1
The North Shore Music Association kicks off fall with the New Riverside Ramblers on October 1. The Ramblers’ high-spirited Cajun music comes from the rich musical heritage of the bayous and prairies of southern Louisiana. They perform a spectrum of styles originated on back porches and in rural dance halls—old-style fiddle tunes, lively two-steps, soulful waltzes, gritty blues, and honkytonk. […]
George Kenneth Johnson
George Kenneth Johnson, 86, of Grand Marais, Minnesota, died peacefully on September 9, 2022. George grew up in Hovland, Minnesota where he attended grade school until grade 6 and graduated high school in Grand Marais, Minnesota. George loved trapping, fishing, hunting, carving diamond willow walking sticks and spending time with his family. He worked construction most of his life and […]
The Anatomy of a Search and Rescue
The BWCAW and the surrounding wilderness offers a unique experience to the hearty souls who venture into the great expanse. The solitude, the communion with nature and the challenge of exploring new horizons are all part of the lure. Though exhilarating, there are the ever-present risks that will require assistance from the Cook County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) team. CCSAR […]
Grand Marais Library changes hours of operation
Grand Marais Public Library is changing its hours of operation as of Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM until 5 PM, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wi-Fi is accessible from the outside of the building and eBooks, eAudios, and eMagazines are available to download 24/7. Families whose children visit the […]
Historical Reflections
This photo is from Ed Hedstrom’s scrap book. It is Ed and his brother Howard taking care of the dishes. Photo is from the 1960s.
