Down Memory Lane

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Doris Elaine Croft

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Doris Elaine Croft, age 91, passed away November 2, 2022, at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais unexpectedly but peacefully with family near. She was born on July 14, 1931. She was the second child of four. She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. Johnson and Sylvia M. (Carlson) Johnson., her husband of 65 years (Sweeney) […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at the COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses at the […]

Call for Artists: North Shore Health request for submission

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Artists will be selected to install works of art in designated public locations within North Shore Health September 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024. North Shore Health (NSH) has enjoyed a proud history of displaying the creative work of local artists in their facility’s public areas. During COVID, that activity was paused due to safety protocols that discouraged public gatherings. […]

Pets of the Week

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Here are Hobbs and Dylan preparing for some entertainment. Hobbs is the boss of the house and of the remote control. Dylan is interested in the fishing wand that swings toys around for him to capture. These beautiful cats are important members of the Belle Janicek family. Pet of the Week celebrates pets, past and present. Please share some of […]

Happy Hikers to hike the Centennial Trail

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The Happy Hikers will travel 40 miles up the Gunflint Trail to the Kekekabic Trailhead where the Centennial Trail begins on July 26. We’ve tried to do this hike the last two years, but have had to cancel due to rain or fire in the area. Hopefully, third time’s a charm! This 3.3-mile interpretive loop follows a historic railroad bed. […]

Fundraising for Costa Rica for CCHS cultural trip has begun

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Cook County High School Spanish teacher Erin Petz Giguere hopes to take a group of students to Costa Rica next year, reviving a tradition that she took advantage of in high school. As near as anyone can remember, the last time kids from CCHS went on an international cultural trip was around 2010. That said, one was planned for 2020, […]

Junior Legion Cook County/Silver Bay team shuts out Two Harbors

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It was all Cook County/Silver Bay in the July 13 away game against the Two Harbors Agates as the Jr. Legion team polished off the Agates 16-0. Two of Harbor’s batters were shut down, going hitless in four innings, and the Agates only collected four walks. Meanwhile, the Vikings scored two in the first, six in the second, one in […]

Senior Legion falls to Two Harbors

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The first two innings told the tale of this game as Two Harbors scored three in the first and three in the second while holding the Vikings scoreless. Down 6-0, the Vikings scored one in the third and one in the fourth, but Two Harbors punched back with two in the fourth and went on to win 8-2. Jacob Carpenter […]

Grand Marais Playhouse announces two summer productions

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The Grand Marais Playhouse is very pleased to present two shows this summer in repertory weekends from July 20 through August 13. The two shows are Shout! The Mod Musical and the comedy Four Old Broads. Shout! The Mod Musical was created by Phillip George, David Lowenstein, and Peter Charles Morris. Originally produced Off-Broadway in New York City by Victoria […]