Spruce budworm has a visible impact on Minnesota’s Northeast Arrowhead forests. Dead and dying balsam fir and spruce are key signs of spruce budworm infestation, which leaves many of us concerned about managing our woodlands’ health. Join the University of MN Extension for an in-person workshop at the Cook County Higher Education Building in Grand Marais on August 22nd from […]
Grand Marais Garden Club shows off their “Garden Treasures”
Many displays of floral treasures graced the display tables of the Community Center last Saturday at the Garden Club’s annual flower show. The show was well attended and even welcomed 20 Thunder Bay Horticultural Society members. All of the garden club members wore their new bright green T-Shirts. Here three generations of Andersons show off their shirts.
West End Garden Club flower show a blooming success!
Members of the West End Garden Club rose to the theme Grammas Attic. Creativity abounded from pitchers, coffee grinders to a 1940s wedding dress. Bouquets were placed in doll houses and history scrapbooks were viewed by many. The setting at the Surfside Event center gave a special backdrop to Lake Superior. Over 125 guests marveled at the arrangements and enjoyed […]
New rules for adult use recreational cannabis take effect August 1
Starting August 1, 2023, anyone 21 and older will be able to possess or transport two ounces of cannabis flower, and up to eight ounces of cannabis concentrates. Adults will also be able to keep up to two pounds of adult-use cannabis flower in their place of residence. A person can possess up to 800 milligrams of edible THC, the […]
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Geoff Akins (Mr. Bubbles) put on an amazing bubble show at the Grand Marais Library in front of nearly 100 kids and adults last Saturday. Akins bubbled with excitement throughout the show, filled with jokes, nuggets of wisdom, some science, and lots of amazing bubbles that drew laughs and oohs and ahs. The free show was sponsored by the Arrowhead […]
Ellen B. Olson
It is with great sorrow and sadness to announce the passing of Ellen B. Olson on May 15, 2023. Ellen was an enrolled member of the Grand Portage Band. She is survived by numerous relatives residing in Grand Portage and other parts of the country. She is also survived by daughters, Shelley and Marcie. Ellen was the daughter of Peter […]
Fred Bonin
First born son of Kenneth and Junice Bonin was born on July 23, 1947, in Duluth, Minnesota. Fred passed away on July 13, 2023. Fred attended grade school in Tofte and Lutsen. He attended Cook County High School and graduated in 1965. He also went to Sulters Trade School in Duluth and learned carpentry from his dad. He served in […]
Valinda Missy (Smith) Hagen
Valinda Missy (Smith) Hagen born February 22, 1967, lost her battle to cancer on July 10, 2023. Missy was born and raised in Grand Marais and lived here her whole life. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Warren Hagen; a brother Tony (Missy), nephew’s Devin (Amanda) and Connor (Felicia Nelson) great nephew Callan and Brandon. No service […]
Judy Loris Herrick
Judy Loris Herrick, Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2023. Judy was born December 16, 1956. She lived in Tofte for more than 30 years.