Rae Poynter is the new Communications & Marketing Director at North House Folk School. She is a familiar face to some, but not all. The Cook County News-Herald caught up with her and did a brief interview to introduce her to our readers. Q- Where did you grow up? A- I grew up near Clayton, Wisconsin, a small town in […]
Jean Elizabeth McGrath Thomas
To celebrate the life and memory of Jean Thomas, her loving family invite you to a gathering at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais, Friday, July 21st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Jean Elizabeth McGrath Thomas, 11/11/33 – 9/15/2022, of Grand Marais, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to F.W. McGrath and Emma (Engstrom) McGrath, the second of three children. […]
Joyce Lindquist
There will be a graveside service for Joyce Lindquist on Saturday, June 24th at 11 a.m. at the Maple Hill Cemetery. A reception will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Grand Marais Evangelical Free Church. Friends of the family are welcome to attend.
Free Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention
online class offered Wednesday, July 12, 2023The Senior LinkAge Line® will offer two classes covering health care fraud, waste & abuse prevention on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and again from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to detect and report potential errors, fraud, and abuse; review potential fraud and scams targeting older adults, learn how to read their Medicare […]
Historical Reflections
Here is a 1941 photo of two men in Duluth, Minnesota, taken by photographer John Vachon (1914-1975). The men were sitting outside a workers’ union hall.
Michelle Ufford to join Northland Foundation as director of grantmaking
Northeast MN – The Northland Foundation is pleased to be welcoming Michelle Ufford as Director of Grantmaking. She will officially start June 7th. Ufford steps into the role previously held by Erik Torch, who moved on to the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation in April. Ufford has extensive work experience in the region with nonprofits, schools, governmental agencies, and businesses. She […]
Grand Marais Rec Park is busy
Grand Marais Rec Park Director Dave Tersteeg reported that this May was busier than last May at the Rec Park by as much as “eight to ten percent.” But, he noted, “May is a soft month” for business. Tersteeg was addressing the park board at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 6. Meanwhile, two big projects in the park are […]
Deputy Commissioner Veterans Healthcare
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has named Eric Meittunen Deputy Commissioner – Veterans Healthcare effective May 24. Meittunen will lead MDVA’s Healthcare Division with responsibility for five current and three new Veterans Homes, Adult Day Center, and Veteran Suicide Prevention initiatives. In addition, he will partner with the Healthcare Division Senior Leadership Team to engage our stakeholders, establish […]
Community Pancake Breakfast June 17
A community pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, June 17 at the Hub (Senior Center) in Grand Marais from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to help fund activities and programs provided by the Hub. “There will be a matching grant up to $5,000,” said Larry Dean, who serves on the Hub’s board of […]