A single-vehicle accident just west of Schroeder sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Saturday, August 15. Thomas G. Robinson, 64, of Fergus, Ontario was traveling east on Highway 61 near mile marker 76 at 9:50 a.m. when he saw a vehicle approaching the road and veered, going off the road and coming to rest on the... READ MORE >
The Birch Grove Foundation celebrated its 30th year in operation and a very successful year of fundraising with a “Back to the Future” party on Saturday, August 15. Attended by toddlers to senior citizens, it was a fun event with a Hollywood theme. In addition to the always-popular Birch Grove playground, there were a variety of games on the lawn... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received three calls reporting people lost in the wilderness last week. Fortunately all parties were found uninjured. The first call came in at 10:20 p.m. on Monday, August 10 from a woman in the Twin Cities concerned that her daughter, Shelby Piepho, 22, an EMT, and boyfriend, Braden Kohl, 29, a firefighter, had not returned home—and... READ MORE >
Citizens across the Northland are still mourning the loss of David Dill, the Minnesota District 3A Representative, who passed away August 8. Funeral services were held in International Falls on August 15. However, District 3A residents are also wondering who will fill the legislative vacancy caused by his death. At press time, two people have expressed interest in running for... READ MORE >
Since coming to the North Shore this spring, Laurel Wilson has been busy with her duties and events as the Cook County Invasives Team (CCIT) coordinator. She hit the ground running with events in conjunction with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Play- Clean-Go programs and hasn’t stopped, leading wildflower hikes at least once a month and more. Wilson, who is... READ MORE >
The Northland was saddened to hear that Representative David Dill passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Dill was 60 years old. Unbeknownst to many, Dill (DFLCrane Lake) had been undergoing treatment for cancer and was admitted to the Mayo Clinic in mid-July. It was the latest in a series of health problems. Dill suffered from diabetes and underwent a... READ MORE >
Just before the afternoon Grand Entry at the Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Traditional Pow-Wow on Saturday, August 8—during a blessing by Calvin Ottertail—the fog that had hung over the Pow- Wow grounds rolled away. As dancers entered the circle to the sound of the host drum Stone Bridge Singers, the skies cleared. The hand fans that had been given out... READ MORE >
Like so many others in the Northland, I was shocked to hear that Representative David Dill had died on Saturday, August 8. I had heard that his health was failing. David’s good friend Hal Greenwood of Grand Marais told me a month ago that he was undergoing treatment for cancer. But I couldn’t imagine that Dave wouldn’t come through this... READ MORE >
A large truck hauling gravel tipped over on its side into the ditch near mile marker 99 in Lutsen on Wednesday, August 5 at about 9:15 a.m. Timothy Schoumaker, 38, of St. Cloud was traveling east on Highway 61 about a mile from Cascade Lodge in a 1997 Peterbilt registered to Rock On Enterprises when an ambulance approached. Schoumaker attempted... READ MORE >
A motorcyclist collided with a deer on Highway 61 near Magney Lane in Schroeder at 3:21 p.m. on Monday, August 10. Eric McIntosh, 31, of Columbus, Minnesota was traveling south on Highway 61 near the Cook/Lake county line. A deer jumped into the southbound lane, colliding head-on with the 2006 Yamaha motorcycle, causing McIntosh to lose control and enter the... READ MORE >
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