When the United States and Canada couldn’t decide who was going to pay for a bridge over the Pigeon River that would connect the two countries, the Rotary clubs in Thunder Bay and Duluth agreed they would get together to plan, fund and build the bridge, and that’s just what they did in 1916-1917. Canada was in the midst of... READ MORE >
A report last week about an individual suffering a medical issue in the BWCA gave the highlights of the rescue, but a closer look explains more about the process and complexity a backcountry rescues involves. Below are some questions and answers provided by Karla Pankow, NRP, CCP-C, EMS Director of North Shore Health Ambulance. Q- Can you say what kind... READ MORE >
The 32nd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival attracted large crowds over two days as visitors came from across the region to view and purchase works of art from 60 juried artists. This year the event moved back downtown from the High School parking lot where it had been held the last two years. Artists’ booths were set up between Broadway... READ MORE >
Just down the shore in Silver Bay there is quite a list of well-known regional musicians playing free concerts this summer. The concerts will be held in the Center City park next to City Hall. The venue is brought to the public by Rocky Wall Productions. In its’ third season, Rocky Wall Productions attracted 1,500 folks in 2021 and 2,750... READ MORE >
More than 3,000 people attended the two-day semi-annual Hovland Arts Festival held at the Hovland Town Hall July 1 and 2 on a weekend blessed with beautiful weather. With 40 artists on hand displaying their work and wares there was a lot to look at and choose from. Shannon Crossbear was back with a story hour and half a dozen... READ MORE >
On Friday, June 30, the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee, the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe, and the Superior National Forest unveiled a new Swamper Lake 3-panel kiosk, located halfway up the Gunflint Trail. The colorful kiosk shows the locations of more than ten lakes and gives their Ojibwe names and stories behind the names. Consultation and input by the... READ MORE >
A murder that occurred in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in June of 2021 with deep roots to Cook County may be coming to a conclusion as the final person, Jacob Colt Johnson, goes to trial in Duluth. Johnson’s trial is set for July 18, but the family of the murder victim, Richard (Ricky) Balsimo Jr., has asked the case to be... READ MORE >
The Cook County/ Silver Bay Jr Legion team was held to five hits and one run in their 9-1 Tuesday, June 27 loss to Ely. The Vikings lone run came in the third inning while Ely put two on the board in the first, one run in the second, two more in the fourth, one in the sixth and three... READ MORE >
Dave Duede of Eagan, Minnesota, won the Tofte Trek 10K on Tuesday, July 4th, in 38:33, averaging 6:12 per mile on the hilly, somewhat swampy (in places) trails. Not far behind was Joey Chmelik of Grand Marais. Joey crossed the line in 38:57, a 6:16 per mile pace and more than a minute faster than his previous best time here.... READ MORE >
Blessed with great weather—not too hot and not too cold–more than 1,000 people enjoyed the Tofte July 4th festivities. Food vendors, games for kids, live music, and booths filled with many items for sale were available to the public. The longest line for food was the one manned by the Tofte firefighters and EMS workers. While many people milled about,... READ MORE >
