Cook County Republicans held their Basic Operating Political Unit (BPOU) meeting on Tuesday, March 7, at the Hub (senior center) with about 20 people in attendance. This was the last meeting that Mary Petz, Treasurer, will assist in setting up and running because she announced her retirement. Mary has been a stalwart in the local G.O.P. since the 1990s, holding […]
Park board sets summer rates for Gunflint Hills Golf Course
Every day the snowpack melts away and dreams of playing golf grow, even though it will be a few months before the local golf course can open. That said, playing golf at the scenic Gunflint Hills Golf Course will cost a little more this next summer, but not much more than last summer. The Grand Marais Park Board met on […]
Mary Kloek
Mary graced us with her presence for 76 years before being called home. Mary was a gardener, crafter, bicyclist and inspiration to many people. Everything she did in her life she did while praising the Lord. Born in Lakeland, Florida, Mary moved to Minnesota in 1962. She met and married Kenneth Kloek Jr., the love of her life, in 1965. […]
Brian John Burmachuk
Brian John Burmachuk, 82, of Duluth, was called to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1941, in Winnipeg, Canada. Brian was preceded in death by his loving wife Beverlee and daughter Kara Pavelich and son-in-law Mark Pavelich. He is survived by his dear daughter Dana Burmachuk, his brother […]
Robert Eugene Carter Jr.
Robert Eugene Carter Jr., (77) “Bob” of Grand Marais, MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, March 10, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He had a positive outlook and accepted God’s plan for him. He was born August 2, 1945, in Albert Lea, MN to Robert E Carter and Esther “Louise” Nelson. Bob […]
Minnesota House approves a Public Infrastructure Package
On Monday, March 6, the Minnesota House approved legislation to provide a total of nearly $2 billion in bonding and cash investments to fund infrastructure projects throughout the state. Several projects in Northeast Minnesota received funding as part of the legislation. State Representative Roger Skraba, R-Ely, serves on the House Capital Investment Committee and fought hard to make sure projects […]
Historical Reflections
SNOWSHOEING The weather and conditions were great for snowshoeing last weekend! Mike and Jan Nelson of Minneapolis enjoyed a day in the powder on Spen Lake near Hungry Jack Lake.
What is AVID?
Some parents are complaining that I.S.D. 166 requires their children to take a class called AVID. But what is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It was designed for students in grades fourth through twelve to prepare kids with a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0 to 3.5 and a strong desire to go to a four-year college […]