In an effort to prevent wildfires, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges woodland property owners to compost their yard waste rather than burn it. “Burning should be a last resort for yard waste—especially in April and May, when wildfire risk is especially high,” said Casey McCoy, fire prevention supervisor. “Composting prevents wildfires and reduces air pollution, so it’s the... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library offers free technical services assistance to members of our community on Wednesday, April 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, May 9 also from 6 to 7:30 p.m. These open labs are for adults in the community who need a place to browse the Internet, bring their devices in for assistance, or ask for technical... READ MORE >
Once again the high school senior college literature class put on a fantastic Theater Sports show at the ACA on Friday, March 16, drawing a friendly crowd and raising a goodly sum of money for their class trip to the Twin Cities. Featuring fast-paced ad-lib skits and games led by high school language arts teacher Michael McHugh, the show was... READ MORE >
On February 28, 2018, North House Folk School and the owners of Dockside Fish Market, Harley and Shele Toftey, officially completed the handoff of the Dockside property on the Grand Marais harbor. “It’s exciting and sobering to have the big day finally behind us,” reported North House Folk School Director Greg Wright. “North House has appreciated Harley and Shele’s commitment... READ MORE >
On March 27, the doors will open at 5 p.m. in the Cook County Commissioners’ Room at the courthouse to summarize what was heard during the first public meeting and share how feedback from the public was used through revised conceptual drawings. After sharing the revised design objectives, the public will be asked for comment and feedback. The presentation will... READ MORE >
The Sawtooth Bluff Steering Committee’s comment period for their draft plan regarding Sawtooth Bluff in Grand Marais has been extended to March 31, 2018. It previously stated the comment period ended on March 23. The committee has developed a draft master plan for the 640-acre publicly-owned site, outlining their vision for the site as a park of regional significance and... READ MORE >
An inattentive driver who reportedly was looking at something in the sky instead of the road rear-ended the vehicle Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen was in as Eliasen was stopped at a school crossing. The accident happened on Tuesday, March 20 at approximately 8 a.m. Eliasen, who was stopped on 5th Street and 1st Avenue West, was heading east to... READ MORE >
Do you like to color? Do you have “crayons” on the brain? Do you like to win prizes? If you like to color and would also like the chance to win some nifty prizes, then hop, skip, jump or drive on over to Gene’s Foods in Grand Marais and pick up an entry to their Easter coloring contest. There will... READ MORE >
The week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday is recognized as “Holy Week” in Christian tradition. On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and went to the Temple to drive out the money changers, according to tradition he celebrated the Passover on Thursday, was betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane the same night, and was tried and... READ MORE >
On Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m., at Harbor Park in Grand Marais, community members from Cook County will gather for a “sibling march” as part of the March for Our Lives movement. The march is one of hundreds happening around the country planned by students and survivors of gun violence in communities big and small, in all 50 states.... READ MORE >
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