Anders Zimmer, 14, of Grand Marais has been named to the U.S. Junior National Alpine Team after qualifying in Marquette, Michigan this past week, where he competed against the best 90 racers from 10 other states. While in Michigan Anders competed in the slalom, giant slalom and downhill, earning enough points to make the team. The excitement came for Anders... READ MORE >
In response to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is announcing a $1 million challenge to its members across the country. Thrivent Financial will match $1 for every $2 donated by Thrivent Financial members up to $1 million for the potential of generating $3 million. Funds will be directed to four Lutheran organizations to... READ MORE >
Community members are invited to make a keepsake Easter basket for a child or to be used as a decorative centerpiece. Join basket maker Jane Shinners on Sunday, March 14 in Cook County High School room 101 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. The basket measures 11” x 6” with an 8” wooden handle and its sides are woven from... READ MORE >
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officersarrested a deserter from the United States Marine Corps at the Grand Portage port of entry on February 13, 2010. John Sexton, 61, who had been living in Israel since the early 1990s, was taken into custody by CBP officers upon his entry into the United States after a check of his identification revealed that... READ MORE >
On December 14, 2009, James Bernard Smith, 41, of Grand Portage, was found dead, the apparent victim of hanging. Thisweek Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk released autopsy information from the Lake County Medical Examiner, confirming that the cause of death was suicidal hanging with associated injuries. While taking a shortcut between houses on Stevens Road in Grand Portage a friend... READ MORE >
On February 18, 2010, a summary of sentencing in a criminal case involving 28 defendants, including Kirk Paul Johnson, 57, of Lutsen, was released by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to United States Attorney B. Todd Jones, the defendants in this case were collectively responsible for distributing between 30 and 50 pounds of methamphetamine in the Duluth area from... READ MORE >
Motorists traveling along the Gunflint Trail and on several side roads near Seagull Lake are advised that contract equipment will be working in the road right-of-way to remove trees killed as a result of the Ham Lake Fire beginning March 23. The U.S. Forest Service has announced that crews will be working at various locations along the route for three... READ MORE >
After a shocking December 9, 2009 diagnosis of breast cancer, Jenny Atkinson, 36, of Clearwater Lake immediately put on her rally cap just as she has in difficult situations before. She consulted with a great team of doctors, set out a treatment plan, and started chemotherapy just four days after celebrating her first Christmas as a mother. As eight-time log... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, local and guest artists began painting in the first Grand Marais Art Colony winter outdoor painting event. Yes, winter. Bundled painters are dispersed along the Gunflint Trail capturing the still winter beauty of the north woods. Frozen waterfalls, snow-capped pines, and blanketed lakes are being brushed on canvas as artists brave the cold during the Winter... READ MORE >
The Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais will be offering an exhibit of photographs by local photographers from March 5 to March 28. An opening reception to meet the photographers will be held Friday, March 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Photographs by Travis Novitsky, Paul Sundberg, Jon Woods, Don Davison, Bruce Johnson and Roger Nordstrom will be on display... READ MORE >
