The Memorial Blood Center is conducting a Blood Drive at the Zoar Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 20 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in giving blood is encouraged to call for an appointment to help fill the need in the Duluth/Superior and Arrowhead Region. To participate, call Polly Erickson at (218) 663-7398. TheBlood Drive will also be in... READ MORE >
Come to the puppet show of Cinder- Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella at the Grand Marais Public Library at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30. This humorous and fun-filled program for the family is brought to you by the Schiffelly Puppets. There will be a real puppet stage and lots of puppets. Jim Schiffelly is responsible for the creation of the original voices and the... READ MORE >
The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, has granted more than $7,000 to non-profit organizations in Cook County for 2010. Since being established in 2003, the Cook County Community Fund has awarded over $28,000 in grants to the Cook County Region. Recipients include the Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations, $500 for... READ MORE >
Last week, eight international workers showed up at the First Congregational Church to pick up loaner bikes for summer use. Theprogram, called WOW (Workers on Wheels), is sponsored by the church as one of its outreach programs. The bikes are available for the workers’ entire employment time in Grand Marais. Workers were requested to make a refundable $40 deposit for... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Cook County courthouse, Judge Kenneth Sandvik announced the disposition of a husband and wife who admitted to forcibly restraining, terrorizing, and sexually assaulting an acquaintance over the course of eight hours in May of 2009. Kevin and Susan Thompson of Grand Marais were sent their separate ways to reap the consequences of their... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Public Library has been rated by the 2010 Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) as ninth in the top 10 of its respective population category of 1,000 to 1,499. Four other Minnesota libraries were also named: Hennepin County (500,000 or more); Ramsey County (100,000- 249,999); Runals Memorial Library in Edgerton, third (1,000-1,499) and Browns Valley Public Library,... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently launched its new online complaint tracker system. Citizens with environmental complaints can now fill out an online form available via the MPCA web site and click to send it directly to a MPCA inspector. The MPCA receives about 1,000 environmental complaints from citizens each year. Complaints range from seeing a neighbor illegally dumping... READ MORE >
A new website has been launched to help consumers find the best health insurance options available to them. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has activated the HealthCare.gov website; the site is designed to provide clear, jargonfree information, including a consumerfriendly tool that will help individuals and small businesses navigate the complicated process of shopping for health insurance.... READ MORE >
Learn about horses, their care, and beginning riding skills with instructors Patsy Ingebrigtsen and certifed 4H leaders. Courses will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays July 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Gunflint Horse Park. Preregistration is required and the cost is $25. Participants must be in third grade or older. Call (218) 387-3015 to... READ MORE >
46 games, 12 teams, 10 days, 1 champion–the countdown is underway for a prestigious sporting event taking place not far from Minnesota’s North Shore—the 2010 International Baseball Federation (IBAF) World “AAA” Junior (18U) Baseball Championship will be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada July 23 – August 1. Over the course of 10 days, teams will play a total of... READ MORE >
