Large congregations of geese can affect Minnesota’s waters. Most of us enjoy watching geese flying overhead or swimming in the water. Watching a couple of geese wander onto the shore is entertaining, but many geese on the shore of a lake, river, or wetland is not so pleasant. A single goose produces two to four pounds of droppings a day.... READ MORE >
A countywide effort to combat invasive species has been formed. Shae Kosmalski, the county’s agricultural inspector, told the county board July 14 that the “Cook County Invasives Team” (CCIT) includes representatives from the Cook County Highway Department and Cook County Extension; Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Band of Chippewa; National Park Service (Grand Portage National Monument); the Nature Conservancy,... READ MORE >
The development of the Hospice/ Palliative Care Program for Cook County has taken a positive step forward. As a result of a grant awarded by the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, Kay Grindland has been hired as the part-time coordinator of the program. She will serve as the initial contact for those wanting more information about the program and end-of-life care... READ MORE >
July is the beginning of a “new year” for the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness clubs. New officers are installed and assume leadership positions which help guide club activities, fundraisers and special events. Lions Club officers for 2009-10 are Max Bichel, president; Andy Brostrom, 1st vice president; Doug Anderson, 2nd vice president; Andrew Smith, 3rd vice president; Ken Wielinski, secretary;... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Lions are happy to host the Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp, presented by Wood-Mizer portable sawmills and Central Boiler Outdoor Furnaces. The site will host sawmill demonstrations, log rolling, chopping, cross-cut sawing and axe throwing. Picnic attendees are invited to come and learn about renewable resources, alternative energy, timber history, lumberjack sports and life in the lumber camps.... READ MORE >
If you’ve been around Grand Marais Playhouse Director Sue Hennessy in recent weeks, you might have heard her humming a Rodgers & Hammerstein tune. That’s because Hennessy and a number of very talented local musicians has been rehearsing for the upcoming Playhouse production Some Enchanted Evening, The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The music is everywhere and enjoyed by all.... READ MORE >
It’s nearly Fisherman’s Picnic time again, from July 30 until August 2, and for local readers that means it’s time for the annual Library Friends’ book sale. The sight of long lines of people waiting to enter the Cook County Community Center on Thursday evening and Friday morning gladdens the hearts of Friends member workers, and even having to chase... READ MORE >
Naturalist Lynnae Fischbach will present Earthworks at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25. Lynnae will discuss the history of the Earthworks movement. What is Earthworks? It is the idea that art does not have to be permanent. At the event participants will create sitespecific art using only the materials present. Change through process and decay are... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament will begin Wednesday, July 29 at the high school tennis courts and continue through Sunday, Aug. 2. Due to court reconstruction there are only two courts available this year. Consequently, the adult tournament will be doubles only. There will be consolation matches as court availability permits. There will be Men’s, Women’s and Mixed... READ MORE >
Trisha Olson of Grand Marais graduated on May 12, 2009 from Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN. She earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Vermilion Community College educates people from all walks of life to become well-rounded, ethical citizens prepared to work, live, and learn in a changing world, especially the natural world that surrounds us. Trisha... READ MORE >
