Dennis Bernard Morrison
Dennis Bernard Morrison, Giwahdinong (North Star) of Grand Portage, left his physical form on Monday February 6, 2023 and began making his way to the Spirit World. He was born March 21, 1943 in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from Red Wing High School and went on to study at Winona State College for four years. When he did not return […]
Donna Marie (Lostegaard) Clothier
Donna Marie (Lostegaard) Clothier, born June 5, 1936, passed away peacefully with her family on February 19, 2023. Donna grew up in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Donna and her husband, Alan, raised their family in Grand Marais, MN, where she worked as a Nurse Anesthetist and Director of Nurses at Cook County Hospital. Donna and Alan traveled extensively in retirement and […]
David Lester Peterson
09/26/1935 - 02/18/2023Former motel proprietor, elementary school teacher and principal, thespian, city councilman, and community volunteer, David “Dave” Peterson passed unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on February 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allillian Heneva Henrietta (Robertson) and Lester Sherman Peterson; his sister Margaret Louise (Peterson) Rasmussen; and his daughter, Colleen Marie Peterson. He is survived by […]
Oddz & Endz releases community investment grants
Once again, Oddz & Endz, your quirky nonprofit thrift store, is pleased to announce its annual community investment distribution for 2022. Twenty-nine Cook County nonprofit organizations will each benefit by receiving a portion of the $80,443.17 raised by Oddz & Endz last year. What is Oddz & Endz? Oddz & Endz is a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers. Our mission […]
Historical Reflections
KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAMS COMPETE IN MOUNTAIN IRON Coach April Wahlstrom said, “Our teams were up against the toughest competition in the region with teams from International Falls, Mesabi East, and Moose Lake. Our kids did great, coming in fifth and sixth.” Knowledge Bowl team members pictured above are (left to right): Mara MacDonell, Sean MacDonell, Lars Scannell, Katrina Axtell, Sarah […]
Men’s Sober Support Group starts in March
Are you interested in examining a sober lifestyle (sober curious)? Are you starting to question your relationship with alcohol? Or do you just need some support to maintain a commitment to sobriety? If so, you might be interested in joining a men’s sober support group that will meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at The Hub (senior center). The first […]
Essentia Health advances heart disease research through All of Us program
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, more than 8,500 people in Minnesota died from heart disease in 2021. Scientific advances are key to fighting these conditions and improving outcomes. That’s one reason Essentia Health is proud to partner with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program. Of the […]
The Grand Marais Playhouse is preparing for the return of the summer repertory in 2023
Two shows will run alternating evenings the weekends of July 20 – August 13. The Musical will be Shout the Mod Musical and a comedy yet to be determined. The Playhouse performed Shout the Mod Musical back in 2011 with Hilja Anderson, Karen Blackburn, Kerri Bilben, Molly Hicken and Karina Roth. This summer Karina’s daughters Amelia and Greta will be […]