There is a saying that “Home is Where Your Story Begins” but for the Rex family, home will be where the story and journey continue. Theo and Jamie Rex partnered with a nonprofit organization called Journey Home Minnesota to build a barrier-free home specifically for Theo’s needs. Theo and Jamie will purchase the home located in Hovland from Journey Home... READ MORE >
Over 40 Cook County residents played POP Tennis last spring and summer. That does not include another 20 Cook County visitors who were interested in trying and enjoyed playing POP Tennis at our local tennis courts. POP Tennis is very popular on the east and west coast, but Cook County may have the most POP Tennis players in the Midwest.... READ MORE >
Now that spring wildfire season is here, the Department of Natural Resources reminds recreational drone pilots to ground their gear during wildfires. Flying a drone over a wildfire isn’t just dangerous, it’s illegal: Federal law prohibits interfering with firefighting operations, and that includes flying a drone over a wildfire. “Drones can collide with firefighting aircraft, which can cause a serious... READ MORE >
We knew the talent was there, but could the kids get outside, out of the gym, and actually practice baseball on a real field before the playoffs started? Turns out they could, and as the weather warmed and snow dissipated, the kids have gotten better and better. McGregor, the win streak begins Last Thursday the Vikings traveled to McGregor and... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently established three distinct zones to address the different characteristics of pike populations in Minnesota. The new slot limits went into effect on the May 12 fishing opener. Each of the zones—north-central, northeast and south—provide protection for different sizes of pike, and there are reasons for those differences. “We’re continuing to let anglers know... READ MORE >
There is a new group that has come to town called Celebrate Recovery and it is located at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Marais. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with any “hurts, habits, and hang-ups,” including but not exclusive to: high anxiety; co-dependency; compulsive behaviors; sex addiction; financial dysfunction; drug and alcohol addictions;... READ MORE >
Come enjoy the spring warbler birding migration on the North Shore. Sedna Cedarstone, master naturalist and longtime (20 years) birder, will take curious beginner level birders on two separate hikes with varied bird habitat and toss in the occasional inspirational bird poem. On May 19, we will travel to Oberg Mountain, an elevated hike with known sightings of many native... READ MORE >
Author Cary J. Griffith will read from and sign copies of his new book Gunflint Burning: Fire in the Boundary Waters at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at Drury Lane Books (12 E. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais). On May 5, 2007, two days into his 27th trip to the Boundary Waters, Stephen Posniak found a perfect spot on Ham Lake... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Library System will present Barbara Cary Hall’s “The Making of Root Beer Lady – The Musical,” a free program being offered for ages 10 to adult on Monday, May 14, at 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Marais Public Library. Hall explains her journey of creating the vision of a musical, the process involved and how it came to... READ MORE >
Summer is slowly getting here, and eventually, the water will warm up enough to swim, paddle board, canoe, kayak, etc. or play in some fashion in the area’s lakes and streams. With that almost certainty, now is the time to make sure you or your children can swim. Here are some safety tips from the Cook County YMCA. Water Safety... READ MORE >
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