EvaLyn Alice Carlson (Ahlm)
It is with great sadness that the family of EvaLyn Alice Carlson (Ahlm), announces her unexpected and sudden passing. EvaLyn was reunited with the love of her life, Bear, on November 5th, 2022, after experiencing one of the most beautiful sunsets the North Shore has seen in awhile. EvaLyn was born May 20, 1945, in Moose Lake, to Bernard and […]
Dorothy (Klima) Gunderson
Dorothy (Klima) Gunderson, age 89, of Silver Lake, MN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2022. Her Celebration of Life will be at Grace Bible Church, 300 Cleveland St. E., Silver Lake, MN. on December 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation at 2pm at the Church. Private interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, […]
Cook County Minnesota to Hold Capital Improvement Open House on December 1
Cook County Minnesota will hold three open house meetings on Thursday, December 1, 2022, to gather community feedback that will inform the update of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for County buildings. The meetings will take place in the Commissioner’s Room inside the Cook County Courthouse at 411 W. 2nd Street in Grand Marais. There will be three presentations to […]
Historical Reflections
A broomball game was held during the Lions Trout derby this year and the winners were the local High School Teachers over the Lions Club team. In front from left are Charles Beberg, Darold Rosbacka (holding trophy), and Stuart Jackson. Back row is Jerry Foldenaur, Gordy Ahlgren, Richard Riedberger, and Larry Carlson. Photo by Humphrey.
Deep Winter Dreaming Call to Artists
For many of us living this far north, winter is a time of going deep, of hibernation, of what seems like emptiness and death on the surface, but holds life underground. For our 15th annual community art show, Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church is taking the theme Deep Winter Dreaming, to be held at The Johnson Heritage Post, running […]
Cook County Mountain Biking system will receive a $400,000 grant from GMRPTC, and more
Call it an early Christmas present for mountain bike riders in Cook County or the result of hard work by Superior Cycling Association but the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) announced it was recommending a $400,000 grant to continue building the mountain bike trail system in the county. The recommendation now goes to the Minnesota Legislature for […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at the Cook County High School, near football field. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college […]
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If you ever have wondered how lynx can move so easily through the snow just note the size of paws on this big cat.