With only three pages of text, Old Minnesota by North Shore author Nace Hagemann should be a quick and easy read. However, the 139 pages without words captivate the reader. The pages of old barns, sheds, fish houses and more, tickle the imagination with untold stories. As Hagemann notes in his brief comments about the aging buildings, each scene raises... READ MORE >
I missed the Memorial Day ceremony on the Cook County courthouse lawn this year. I was a bit sad because I have attended the ceremony every year for the last 14 years. But I did something else patriotic—I went to visit my former Navy Seabee sister to celebrate her 50th birthday. My husband Chuck and I have made it to... READ MORE >
Pat Finn of Grand Marais and Minneapolis is one of many veterans who didn’t talk about his military service for many years—despite the fact that he had been a participant in America’s third largest battle— the Chosin Reservoir Campaign in Korea. Finn definitely didn’t know what he was in for when he lied about his age and enlisted in the... READ MORE >
Commencement exercises were held at Itasca Community College on May 10, 2012 and among the new licensed practical nurses earning their degree where nine local students— Tim Young, Sherry Donek, Kelli Goldstein, Jessica Gervais, Kate Surbaugh., Faith Sjoberg, Elena Everson, Sasha Falk, and Allison Oja. Itasca Community College offered the LPN diploma program in Cook County. Classes began in August... READ MORE >
The cottages at Hollow Rock Resort in Grand Portage are warm and welcoming, with fireplaces and northwoods décor. There are many options available, from the cozy one-bedroom Marten cabin to the larger Eagle or Fish cabins that offer room to gather kids and grandkids. But no matter which cottage becomes “home” at Hollow Rock Resort, it is the scenery that... READ MORE >
Since February, an enthusiastic group of students has been meeting after school on Fridays to study the topics in a statewide competition—Envirothon. Coached by April Wahlstrom, the team has had mini-classes in a variety of areas— soils, forestry, current events, wildlife, and water. A number of community volunteers spent time with the students, such as Phil Larson who spoke about... READ MORE >
Every spring, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers receive calls reporting “nuisance bears.” Bears are attracted to garbage left outside, to low hanging bird feeders or to barbecue grills with food remnants. Sometimes homeowners take matters into their own hands and shoot the offending bear—something that occurred last week, according to DNR Conservation Officer Mary Manning. CO Manning said... READ MORE >
The vantage point of the Mount Josephine Wayside Rest on Highway 61 in Grand Portage has always offered a breathtaking view of Lake Superior and the Susie Islands. However, accessibility was an issue and safety was a concern. That has changed, the result of a collaborative effort of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/DOT), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and... READ MORE >
Okay, I’m taking the plunge. Like I would do if we had a magnificent new swimming pool in a fabulous community center complex, I’m going to splash in over my head and express an opinion. I haven’t written about the community center project before for a variety of reasons. I have been quietly observing, though. The folks who insist they... READ MORE >
Unlike many Vietnam veterans, Max Hinkle of Grand Marais was not drafted. He entered the service willingly from his hometown of Wichita, Kansas on August 17, 1960. “I volunteered. I did it because my brother did. I figured if he did, I could do it too. That was really dumb,” said Hinkle with a chuckle. It is one of few... READ MORE >
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