The North Shore Rollers, those energetic young people seen rolling and splashing in the log rolling pool in downtown Grand Marais during the Fisherman’s Picnic in August are back at it. Log rolling practice began at the Grand Marais Municipal Pool on Sept. 27. Anyone is invited to come give log rolling a try! Log rolling practice is tentatively set... READ MORE >
The long-awaited grand opening of the Grand Portage State Park visitor center will take place this Saturday, September 25. On hand for the celebration will be officials from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, naturalists and volunteers and visitors of all ages. The project... READ MORE >
Grand Marais City Council will host a public meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 at City Hall to discuss the future of the city’s burn pile. Theburn pile has been a topic of discussion for council and city staff since last October. Smoke from the burning debris of a very full burn pile caused problems for both the North... READ MORE >
On September 27, Gianrico Vasquez, mycologist from Italy, will present a Fungi Lesson and talk about his Cook County mushroom experiences. and will be held in the Jane Mianowski Conference Room. It will cover the biology of mushrooms and the most common edible and poisonous mushrooms found in Cook County. You’ll be surprise and amazed how many different species are... READ MORE >
Take a drive up the Gunflint Trail Oct. 3, when area lodges are offering a sneak peek at entries in the plein air art contest. The viewing is designed as a “lodge-to-lodge” event, and signs will be posted all along the Trail. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Come see beautiful artwork, meet artists and enjoy our... READ MORE >
Learn to photograph at night by joining photographer Bryan Hansel for a night of shooting in the dark. After 45 minutes of classroom time, students will head out to photograph the night, learn about ISO and noise, long exposures, and setting the correct white balance to get outstanding night photos. Also discussed will be making star trail photos, light painting... READ MORE >
Minnesota’s bear season is underway and a number of bears have been registered at the two registration stations in Cook County—at Buck’s Hardware Hank in Grand Marais and at Mike’s Holiday in Tofte. In the past, hunters have had more options for registering bear. Lockport General Store in Lutsen, Windigo Resort up the GunflintTrail, and the Hovland Post Office have... READ MORE >
The Izaak Walton League of America, a national leader in community-based conservation, presented Phyllis Green of Houghton, Mich., with its prestigious Honor Roll Award. Green received the award at the League’s July annual convention in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the conservation of America’s natural and renewable resources. As superintendent of Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, Phyllis Green... READ MORE >
An 18-day statewide enhanced DWI enforcement effort conducted Aug. 20 through Sept. 6 resulted in the arrest of 1,775 motorists. Preliminary DWI arrest totals were reported to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety by 332 law enforcement agencies. Consequences for a DWI include loss of license for up to a year, up to $20,000 in legal... READ MORE >
Grand Marais City Council will host a public meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 at City Hall to discuss the future of the city’s burn pile. The burn pile has been a topic of discussion for council and city staff since last October. Smoke from the burning debris of a very full burn pile caused problems for both the... READ MORE >
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