Travis Novitsky was a major part of the beautifully shot and narrated Northern Nights, Starry Skies documentary that can be found and watched on YouTube. Due to some medical issues Travis wasn’t able to reply to some questions he had been sent about the one-hour film he narrated and co-produced. Now healthy, he got back to me with some answers […]
Celebration of life of Brian John Burmachuk ___
The Memorial/Celebration of Life Service in remembering the life of Brian John Burmachuk (January 4, 1941 – March 7, 2023) will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Tofte Parkview family home, 7263 Tofte Park Road. A luncheon and burial will follow.
Birth Announcement for Aedan Bruce Smith ___
Claire Perkins Smith and Tyson Scott Smith of Grand Marais are proud to announce the birth of their son Aedan Bruce Smith. Aedan was born on March 19, 2023, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. The happy grandparents are Sue and Bruce Perkins, Scott W. Smith, Kristine and Roger Barton.
National Day of Prayer
About a dozen people from several Christian denominations gathered on the step of the Cook County Courthouse on Thursday, May 4, to take part in the National Day of Prayer. The 2023 theme for the National Day of Prayers is “Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much. James 5:16B “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Tim […]
Go Fund Me page set up for Harlan Schwab
A recent house-fire took everything that Harlan Schwab owned, and nearly took his life. Harlan woke up to his house burning and escaped through a window, suffering minor injuries. Unfortunately, Harlan, a senior citizen, didn’t have insurance on his house to cover the loss of his home or possessions. He is currently living in Duluth with a nephew, but he […]
Minnesota moms: join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge
Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 13, through Sunday, May 14, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license. To participate in the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/11732956-13370541) […]
Historical Reflections
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN GRAND MARAIS First signs of new construction of the new elementary school in Grand Marais came in the form of soil testing. Here John Nepper, of the Duluth Arrowhead Testing Laboratories is shown with his drilling outfit taking soil samples for the new building which is expected to be built this summer. Photo by MJ Humphrey.
Foster parents needed for kids
Children’s Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota are affiliated organizations seeking foster parents to partner with them in caring for children and youth in need. If you are interested in making a direct difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent. During 2022, an estimated 11,200 children and youth experienced out-of-home care, according to the most recent […]