Ruthanne Hedstrom Vos, who grew up in Grand Marais, recently returned from a summer abroad as part of the William Mitchell College of Law “Mitchell in London” program. TheMitchell in London program provided students from Mitchell and other law schools around the country with an unprecedented opportunity to learn about critical global issues from leading practitioners and academics in one... READ MORE >
The Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) announces North Shore Ride Share, a free service connecting drivers and riders for travel, carpooling, and package pickup/ delivery. North Shore Ride Share will be available online at www.boreal. org/rideshare starting Tuesday, July 27. TheNorth Shore Ride Share site makes it easy to match drivers who have space with those looking for rides.... READ MORE >
The Flute Reed Partnership has announced that its board has been expanded from three to five members, said outgoing board member Rick Schubert. “We felt that because of the large GLRI (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative) grant, we needed more people and more input on our board,” he explained. Schubert’s board term is over on Aug. 1, so there will be... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society now has the 1900 census available on its website: cookcountyhistory.org. Historical Society Director Pat Zankman said, “We are aware that many names, especially Native American, are not as written today but we have used the spelling of the original enumerator.” Many names were not readable, however, and the historical society would appreciate assistance with these.... READ MORE >
When a historical society has been donated a weaving loom, what do they do with it? “Use it” was the answer for the Cook County Historical Society. With the assistance of the Northwoods Fiber Guild the four harness sectional warping loom (c1930s) has been warped and is ready to go. Guild members Nancy Kemp, Mary MacDonald and Lennie Sobanja warped... READ MORE >
Pick up a 2010 Travel Map and plan a visit to the Minnesota Historical Society’s 26 historic sites and museums, where there’s something for all ages and interests – tours, activities, crafts and performances. This year, visitors can help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Split Rock Lighthouse. Daily tours are available and special programs and beacon lightings are offered on... READ MORE >
Five local artists, all alumni of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, have re-united to exhibit their paintings at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts July 29-31 and Aug. 5-8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The women artists attended the college that was then known as the Minneapolis School of Art. All have studied under the late Bernie Quick... READ MORE >
The Heart of the Continent Partnership, a group “working together to sustain and celebrate the lakes, forests, and communities on the Ontario/Minnesota border” will be holding its next gathering in Grand Portage on July 29 -30. The meeting agenda includes a guest lecture with archeologist Doug Birk at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and a general meeting of the HOCP members... READ MORE >
Thanks to the Grand Marais Lions and a number of other generous sponsors, the Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp will return in 2010! The site will host sawmill demonstrations, log rolling, chopping, cross-cut sawing, stock sawing, and axe throwing. Come and learn about renewable resources, alternative energy, timber history, lumberjack sports and life in the lumber camps. There will be open... READ MORE >
Timothy Cochrane, superintendent of Grand Portage National Monument, has won an award for his book, Minong – The Good Place. The honor, for winner in general nonfiction, was presented at the Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards at UMD on May 16. The book is a history of the North Shore Ojibwe and their relationship with Isle Royale that is both interesting... READ MORE >
