“Keep It Moving,” a month-long countywide winter carnival of indoor and outdoor activities, is being planned for residents during the entire month of February. The goal is to get more people more active in February. Persons and businesses are invited to plan a fun, active community event, or to offer discounted rentals or services that support people in winter activities.... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries division is continually monitoring and strategizing how best to manage the lakes and streams under its care. Part of the effort includes gathering public comment on the lakes and streams being evaluated. Citizens interested in learning about or commenting on DNR strategies for managing Grand Marais area lakes and streams have until... READ MORE >
A photo of a Cook County landmark was among 14 awards garnered by Lake Superior Magazine from the Minnesota Magazine and Publishing Association’s annual Excellence Awards. The Grand Marais lighthouse was featured on the cover of the magazine’s February/March 2012 issue to illustrate Wild about Weather, a story detailing weather and weather effects in the region. The photo, taken by... READ MORE >
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, the Cook County News-Herald reminds readers that books always make wonderful gifts. The Grand Marais Library provided the following mini-reviews. All of these books, by local authors or with a connection to the North Shore, are available at local stores and gift shops. . Hawk Ridge: Minnesota’s Birds of Prey... READ MORE >
Moguls Ice Bar, opening Dec. 26, offers Lutsen Mountains’ guests and ski enthusiasts great opportunities to enjoy the winter beauty of the North Shore and Lutsen Mountains, the Midwest’s largest ski destination. Moguls Ice Bar is located at Caribou Highlands Lodge, slope-side on Lutsen Mountains and was hand-crafted by Chris Swarbrick, carving champion from the St. Paul Winter Carnival. It... READ MORE >
The Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race is a new worldclass sled dog race that connects three communities in Cook County. Thirty teams are expected to compete for a $25,000 purse underwritten by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The three-day event celebrates the rich heritage of mushing in the Minnesota Arrowhead Region. Each day teams race on a... READ MORE >
A course designed to prepare students for the FAA Private Pilot written test, a requirement for a private pilot license, will be offered this winter by Community Education. The course will cover the following aviation topics over 10 weeks: Principles of flight, charts, navigation, aircraft systems, environmental factors, aviation operations, aircraft structure and capability, radio communication, meteorology, air traffic control... READ MORE >
St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais and Holy Rosary in Grand Portage are celebrating The Year of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI by bringing the Rediscover Catholicism program to local Catholic families active and inactive. Each family will receive a free copy of Matthew Kelly’s bestselling book Rediscover Catholicism as a gift at the masses this Christmas time,... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library Director Linda Chappell recently announced that a “Five Star” rating has been achieved by the Grand Marais Public Library for the fifth consecutive year. The Library Journal creates the star rating index, using the latest available Institute of Museum and Library Services data. The journal released its 2012 Index of Star Libraries in November, based on... READ MORE >
Since 1999, Steve Lehto and John Wright have performed together, building the musical foundation that was recently described by U.S. folk magazine Dirty Linen as “… among North America’s best practitioners of Anglo-Celtic folk-rock. Wonderfully intricate, powerful guitar driven music …” Today Lehto & Wright are a highart performance ensemble with a clear mission—to share their powerful take on long-standing... READ MORE >
