A Grand Portage band member, Bill Blackwell Jr., received the State of Minnesota’s MLK Commitment to Service Award at a Jan. 15 ceremony held at the 32nd annual State of Minnesota Governor’s Council Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Bill is the executive director of Bemidji State University’s American Indian Resource Center. “I’m extremely humbled,” Blackwell said. “To be associated... READ MORE >
People with disabilities have an increased likelihood of experiencing financial insecurity. Student loan obligations may contribute to this financial distress. However, federal student loans have a range of protections under federal law. These protections are designed to prevent borrowers from struggling with unaffordable monthly payments. Borrowers with total and permanent disabilities have the right to have their entire federal student... READ MORE >
The ice rink in Tofte at the Birch Grove Community Center is now open and ready for skaters. The rink lights will be on until 10 p.m. every night. The warming hut has ice skates to borrow. Please put skates neatly on a shelf when done. If you would like to donate usable ice skates, leave them on a shelf... READ MORE >
The city of Grand Marais is updating its Stormwater Management Plan. As residents, business owners, community members, and stakeholders within city limits, the city is interested in keeping you informed and values your input throughout this process. The city invites you to be part of the process. The next community meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 8... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library will host Bryan Hansel on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. for a presentation titled “Night Sky.” The community is invited to join award-winning professional photographer and outdoor educator Hansel for a presentation discussing what makes our night skies unique. He’ll present images from the Lake Superior region and beyond and will talk about how he... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) is offering a basic bookkeeping class Feb. 6 and 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The class will expose you to the fundamentals of bookkeeping: single and double entry accounting, setting up a chart of accounts, types of accounts, accrual versus cash accounting and reading basic financial statements. The course is designed for anyone wanting... READ MORE >
Minnesota seniors needing property tax relief who qualify for the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program will have a tax lien placed on their property and they or their heirs will be required to repay the deferred amount with interest and fees before they can transfer title of the property. The program limits the maximum amount of property tax seniors pay... READ MORE >
Don Hammer, an excellent welder and welding teacher, will be the instructor for a three-day Basic Welding class held January 13, 14, and 15 (Saturday- Monday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course will provide the student with an understanding of basic welding fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use gas and electric welding equipment to perform... READ MORE >
On Jan. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove and the Minnesota DNR will present a winter exploration under the light of the moon. Enjoy a warm campfire, toast some marshmallows, sip hot beverages and experience first-hand the beauty of the outdoors. We’ll take a torch-lit hike to the Scientific and Natural Area on the shore, so come prepared... READ MORE >
The Danish concept of “hygge” (pronounced hoo-gah) has been around for a long time. It refers to the ritual of embracing life’s simple pleasures. Feeling relaxed, cozy and surrounded by the warmth of family, friends, community and fire all encompass the idea of hygge. It began to catch on in the United States last year. Trend-setting Grand Marais hosted the... READ MORE >
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