Lake and Cook Counties have been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) has been chosen to receive $8,296.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The award was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists... READ MORE >
As of June 15, a ticket can be issued to anyone older than 15 who is not wearing a seat belt. Drivers can be cited for having in their car anyone younger than 15 who is not buckled up. A new Minnesota law makes failure to use a seat belt a primary offense. Thatmeans officers can pull over vehicles if... READ MORE >
Do you have a child who is interested in horses and would like to learn more about them? This four-day introduction will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23 and 25; June 30 and July 2 – from 3 – 5 p.m. at the new Gunflint Horse Park – part of the Cook County Fairgrounds just off the Gunflint Trail... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse will celebrate 40 seasons of plays in 2010 and has already begun planning for it. The Playhouse has hired Linda Dorn to assist with the fundraising and events coordination. Two committees are being formed to assist with the planning. An Archive Committee will peruse old albums and archive material to compile photos and data to be... READ MORE >
The Sugarbush Trail Association is pleased to present the 30th Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk on July 4, 2009. Pre-registration is now open at www. toftetrek.com Pre-registration fee is $20. Same-day registration will be held at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte from 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Race-day registration fee is $25. Kids’ races start at 9:00... READ MORE >
Explore 17 of Minnesota’s best private colleges and universities during Minnesota Private College Week held June 22 through June 26. This free, week-long introduction gives potential students the opportunity to attend campus tours and general information sessions. Each of the 17 private colleges and universities is offering sessions twice daily at each campus – 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and... READ MORE >
Kimberly M. Williams of Grand Marais was among the 1,040 graduates who received degrees during the spring 2009 University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point commencement ceremonies. UWSP Alumna Jenny Baeseman addressed graduates, their guests and faculty. Chancellor Linda Bunnell welcomed the participants and Provost and Vice Chancellor Mark Nook recognized honor students and award winners. Kimberly received her Bachelor of... READ MORE >
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for spring semester 2009. Students on the Deans List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Two local scholars were recognized. Alexander S. Hegg, a junior in the School of Fine Arts, is on the Dean’s List. Alex is majoring in Jazz Studies. He is the... READ MORE >
Amy Russ of Tofte is among 692 students who participated in St. Olaf College’s 120th commencement ceremony May 24. Congressman Erik Paulsen ’87, who represents Minnesota’s Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives, gave the address. The event capped off the college’s Celebration Weekend that included class reunions, alumni author book signings, concerts, and a variety of presentations. Amy... READ MORE >
Everyone is invited to Cardio Tennis on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Cook County public tennis courts in Grand Marais. Cardio Tennis is a one-hour aerobic workout where players have an opportunity to practice hitting a variety of tennis shots, fed by teaching pros or advanced players, while moving at their own pace to some lively music. All ages and... READ MORE >
