The University of Minnesota, Crookston inducted 44 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success at a gathering held in Bede Ballroom in the Sargeant Student Center on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Keynote speaker Kenneth Johnson, instructor in the Business Department, spoke to the students about vision, leadership, and lifelong goals. Among the inductees was Shanel Finke, sophomore, of... READ MORE >
Over 75 people turned out to participate in cleanup on the Grand Marais waterfront on Thursday, April 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Church groups, Girl Scouts, the Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce, North House Folk School, the US Forest Service, members of Harbor Friends and the Grand Marais Business Council lent a hand. Organizer Jim Shinners expressed appreciation... READ MORE >
Cook County delegates and alternates for the Minnesota Democratic- Farm-Labor (DFL) state convention arrived at the DECC in Duluth around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23 ready to endorse candidates and to adopt a platform for the November election. Representing Cook County were Bill Hansen, Jerome Hiniker, Paulette Anholm, Bill Hennessy, Virginia Reiner, and Diane Parker as delegates and John... READ MORE >
Two local events are planned on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 6. The first is a service at 7 a.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 1 Cedar Grove Lane, Grand Marais with a light breakfast following the service. Then at noon, the public is invited to gather for prayer on the Cook County Courthouse south steps. Call Cornerstone Community... READ MORE >
Robert Bly, one of the most important and influential poets in America, will present his work at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Bly is best known for his groundbreaking book, Iron John: A Book about Men (1990), which was on top of the New York Times best-seller list for... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education will again offer the Serve Safe Food Manager Certification and Renewal continuing education training in Grand Marais on May 11 and12. These seminars are designed to fulfill the requirements for Minnesota state and local health departments. The seminar trains, tests and certifies students in the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Serving Safe Food program. To receive certification,... READ MORE >
Although it’s just the end of the snowmobile season, out of state all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators planning to visit Minnesota in the summer should be aware of a new trail pass. ATVers who are not Minnesota residents must possess a trail pass when driving on state or grant-inaid trails. The trail pass does not need to be displayed on the... READ MORE >
Led by an enthusiastic group of dedicated trail residents and volunteers, the Gunflint Trail Historical Society will soon welcome the new Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, scheduled to open July 4, 2010. TheU.S. Department of Agriculture and Superior National Forest are also partners in the venture. What began as Chik-Wauk Lodge (“Jack of the Pines”) and is now on the... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded a Minnesota THOMPSON Cente Ome a .50 stain ess fluted ,hbhoet 5216 gol cart, $125/BO 218-525-3961 Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant in the amount of K2 ro lerb des en e 11 & full f ds/he et $ 218 4 4600 $4,000 to the Schroeder Area Historical Society The grant d shing THOMPSON M... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Association’s annual conference was held April 18-20 in Minneapolis and Barbara Young of Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B on the Gunflint Trail chaired the event. Young is president of the state association. The event was attended by bed and breakfast owners throughout Minnesota, and was highlighted with speakers from as far away as New Jersey, Washington... READ MORE >
