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Threeday basic welding class offered by Higher Ed
Staff report | September 27, 2019
Cook County Higher Education is offering a three-day basic welding class taught by Don Hammer. The class will be taught October 11-13th (Friday- Sunday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course provides the student with an understanding of basic welding fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use gas and electric welding equipment to perform welding and cutting... READ MORE >

Lutsen Community Conversation Continues… Gitchi Gami Trail Corridor Improvements
Staff report | September 20, 2019
Lutsen community members recently met with landscape architect C.J. Fernandez and community planner Justin Otsea to create designs for Gitchi Gami trail corridor improvements. Trail corridor improvements are proposed for the area between the Gitchi Gami bridge over the Poplar River near the base of Ski Hill Road and the post office. The designs are available online at www.lutsentownship.com. Go... READ MORE >

COMPAS Teaching Artists Siama’s Congo Roots
Staff report | September 20, 2019
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present COMPAS Teaching Artists Siama’s Congo Roots, a free program being offered for all ages at the Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, September 25, at 6 p.m. This is a return of a performer that has been very popular in the past with Grand Marais library audiences. When COMPAS Teaching Artists Siama... READ MORE >

I’m not supposed to be here: my implausible journey to becoming a writer
Staff report | September 20, 2019
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present MN author Allen Eskens, a free program being offered at the Grand Marais Public Library on Monday, September 30, at 1 p.m. Spend an hour with bestselling Minnesota author Allen Eskens. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Rosebud Award (Left Coast Crime), and Silver Falchion Award and... READ MORE >

Isle Royale Wolf Project continues with Michigan wolves
Staff report | September 13, 2019
Isle Royale National Park resumed its wolf translocation project last week. Park staff and partners successfully moved a wolf from Michigan’s mainland to Isle Royale on Friday, September 6. The 70 pound male wolf, between two and three years old, was captured in the Upper Peninsula and transported by amphibious aircraft to the island and released. This marks the beginning... READ MORE >

Schroeder Township discusses SAHS
Staff report | September 06, 2019
Steve Schug and Deonn Cicak appeared before the Schroeder Township board on August 14 with an update on the Schroeder Area Historical Society (SAHS), which operates the Cross River Heritage Center (CRHC). On a positive note, Cross River Heritage Center was recently repainted at a cost of about $15,000 and Erik Simula was hired as the new director. He will... READ MORE >

DNR Hunter Education firearms safety instructor certification
Staff report | September 06, 2019
If you are interested in becoming a certified volunteer DNR Firearm Safety instructor, a class will be held September 12 at 5 p.m. at the Silver Bay Community Center, 129 Outer Drive, in Silver Bay. In order to take the course you must be 18 or older, have passed a background check, completed the application/background check form and volunteer agreement... READ MORE >

Join the Arbor Day Foundation in September and receive 10 free trees
Staff report | September 06, 2019
Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program. Everyone who joins this month will receive one of the following tree packages based on their location: 10 Arizona cypress, 10 live oak or 10 mix trees including eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood,... READ MORE >

Bike the Heart event will take place in Grand Portage
Staff report | September 06, 2019
The next Bike the Heart ride is coming up this Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. The ride will start from the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center parking lot. The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage National Monument, and Grand Portage State Park sponsor it. This 17-mile ride starts out on the shores of Lake Superior... READ MORE >

Zen meditation classes offered
Staff report | August 30, 2019
If you are interested in learning about Zen meditation, or are already practicing Zen meditation, starting Sept. 19 a Wednesday evening class will be held at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Northern Lotus Zen Community is forming under the leadership of Rev. Zahir Roman Orest. Instruction in meditation (Zasen) and room etiquette/manners will be held from 6:30 to... READ MORE >
