With its beautiful silver tea service and plenty of gold balloons and streamers, the North Shore Hospital Auxiliary hosted a delightful 50th anniversary celebration for the hospital on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The Corcoran Conference Room in the lower level of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic was crowded with former doctors, nurses, technicians, administrators, board members—and patients—who came to recognize the... READ MORE >
The town of Grand Marais continues its quest to find the culprit who removed a fivefoot tall seagull from a billboard on I-35 near Pine City. A reward is now being offered for the return of the bird—or for the best explanation of its disappearance. If you can come up with an epic Paul Bunyan-style tale, you could win... READ MORE >
Lightning strike fires are more common than Northland residents may think. This burned white pine was discovered by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forester Bob Maki when he was making a visit to a timber sale near Thompson Lake in Grand Marais. Maki knew from his visit log that the lightning strike had occurred sometime between September 9 and... READ MORE >
Cindy Hansen of Tofte, currently serving her eighth year on the board of the Northland Foundation, has been appointed as chair of the foundation board for 2009-2010. Hansen said she is delighted to serve as chair, explaining, “This is the best organization I’ve ever dealt with.” Hansen explains that the Northland Foundation was founded in 1986, one of six initiatives... READ MORE >
Although the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) board heard good news from its housing coordinator and golf course representatives at the Tuesday, September 8 meeting, it faced dire budget news. EDA budget committee member Bruce Martinson said he and fellow committee member Jim Hall had spent several hours earlier in the day looking at the EDA’s... READ MORE >
A passing motorist made an emergency 911 call at 8:16 p.m. on Saturday, September 5 reporting smoke coming out of a residence at 406 First Avenue West in Grand Marais. The Grand Marais, Colvill, and Maple Hill Fire Departments were paged and were able to save the home of Tom and Stefanie Crosby, however the kitchen was destroyed by fire... READ MORE >
A Wisconsin bear hunter was life-flighted to Duluth for emergency treatment at 11:00 a.m. on September 2 after accidentally shooting himself while bear hunting. Elmer M. Youngs, 65, of Warrens, Wisconsin was climbing into his hunting stand located off the Old Dump Road in Grand Marais when his handgun, a 44 magnum with hollow point shells, fell out of his... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a 911 emergency call from Cascade Resort in Lutsen at 7:39 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009 reporting a chimney fire. The Lutsen Fire Department, First Responders, and Cook County Ambulance responded, but by the time the emergency responders arrived at 7:53 p.m., the fire had burned itself out. Lutsen Fire Chief Paul Goettl said... READ MORE >
An unusual celebration was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. About 35 Lutsen community members met at the Lutsen cemetery for a trout feed/potluck to celebrate the collaborative effort that resulted in the enlarged and enhanced town cemetery. Lutsen Cemetery Association board member Dick Nelson reported that the celebration was held to recognize the generosity of donors who brought the... READ MORE >
For 14 years, the Lutsen Volunteer Fire Department has been sponsoring a Fall Pancake Breakfast. This year’s event will be held at the Fire Hall on Sunday, September 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Visitors can expect a hearty breakfast of pancakes made with former firefighter/ chef Sonja Helland’s delicious recipe, real maple syrup from local maple syrup producers,... READ MORE >
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