The MCA 2018 test results in reading and math are in, and it is clear while some gains have been made, some areas in certain grade levels for I.S.D. 166 need improvement. “Our weakest area is in mathematics,” noted superintendent Dr. William Crandall in his report to the school board. “Our high school and elementary increased in these areas but... READ MORE >
The city of Silver Bay closed its airport runway May 31 after Minnesota Department of Transportation inspectors noted deteriorating pavement conditions created safety concerns. Pilots are advised to land at adjacent airports if they plan to visit this area. The closest airport to Silver Bay is the Two Harbors Airport, which is 20 miles away. The city of Silver Bay,... READ MORE >
The 28th Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival will be held July 14-15, and includes 75 artist booths featuring 80 local and outstate artists, hands-on art activities, and a gala fundraiser, An Artful Evening on the Harbor. The Art Colony hosts the festival to celebrate the vibrant legacy of art on the North Shore of Lake Superior, and provide opportunities to... READ MORE >
Pizza will be served every Wednesday, June-September from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Birch Grove Center under the pavilion next to the wood-fired oven. Come and enjoy a Neapolitan-inspired 11-inch wood-fired cheese pizza—bring your own toppings to season it up to your liking! Pizzas are all naturally leavened using flour from Brule Creek Farms in Canada. $5 suggested donation.... READ MORE >
Interested in playing pickle ball? Join the West End pickle ball players every Thursday and/or Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Birch Grove Center. If you are not sure what pickle ball is and would like to know more, or if you would like to join other pickle ball players for exercise and fun, call Carroll Peterson at 612-... READ MORE >
The North Shore Adventure Park is negotiating with partners for a new aerial ropes course to be ready next year. The park is closed to the public this summer for planning and site prep. Located at the corner of Highway 61 and Outer Drive in Silver Bay, the site got a facelift when the old gas station and gift shop... READ MORE >
There will be a Wooden Racket Social Doubles, Saturday, June 23 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the tennis courts located next to the high school. Dust off and bring any wood rackets you have and play in the fun social doubles wooden racket event. Just show up at the tennis courts and get ready to go back in time... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, July 11, Memorial Blood Centers is coming to Tofte, Lutsen, and Schroeder from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte. The next day the truck will travel to the Senior Center in Grand Marais (15 N. Broadway) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. On Friday, July 13, Memorial will be in Grand... READ MORE >
Not only will some of the very best amateur and professional men and women log rollers in the world be here for the 2018 Fisherman’s Picnic, but for the first time ever, said event organizer Andrea Peterson, “We are happy to announce that we are also bringing in a lumberjack show.” Jamie Fisher, the 2017 men’s professional men’s log rolling... READ MORE >
Professional juggler Sean Emery will be coming to the Grand Marais Public Library on Saturday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. With his talent and an uncanny ability to read people, Emery scoops up the audience and embraces them with his circus-y skills, comedy, and showmanship. Emery is an eccentric and talented entertainer, wowing the crowd with jaw-dropping juggling stunts that... READ MORE >
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