The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present See More Perspective and his spoken word poetry, a free workshop being offered for grades 4-12 and adults at the Grand Marais Public Library on Friday, April 19, 4 p.m. Presented differently for learners of various ages, this workshop explores social identity and how it informs the choices we make as artists... READ MORE >
Jan Horak, 71, of Tofte, will receive the annual Master Skier award provided by the Minnesota Nordic Ski Association (MNSA) on Sunday, April 7 at the Mora Nordic Center in Mora. Horak is a long-time cross country skier and his contribution to the sport and accomplishments will be recognized. Jan started skiing at an age of 6 or 7, when... READ MORE >
How long is a billion years? Why do the Northern Lights appear in different colors? When will we visit Mars? Is there life in space? Come to Sugarloaf Point SNA for an evening filled with astronomy fun for everyone! You’ll leave with some questions answered, and many more unanswered questions to think about. We’ll start the evening off with a... READ MORE >
On Thursday, March 28, there will be a driver safety refresher course from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center, 317 W. Fifth St. (Co Rd 7) in Grand Marais. Cost is $15 to AARP members and $20 to non-members. If you have questions or you need an eight-hour/beginning class, call Pam at 387-2035 or Bill at... READ MORE >
Applications now are being accepted for the sixth annual Great Place Project, a community program of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Great Place Project began in 2014 as a partnership between the Cook County Chamber and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Moving Matters program. It continues as a program of the chamber foundation. Deadline for submission of 2019 GPP... READ MORE >
Lions District Governor Joanne Ogden visited the Grand Marais Lions Club and spoke about how Lions International is evolving. One way is the addition of women joining clubs; today women make up 43 percent of the membership. Gudrun Bjort Yngvadottir was just elected as the first Lions Clubs International president. She is from Iceland and was voted in at the... READ MORE >
Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) received the 2019 Congressional Champion of Change Award from the National Down Syndrome Society. Stauber made the following statement upon receiving the award. “This award is incredibly special to me because my sixteen-year-old son Isaac has Down syndrome. Isaac’s life is a blessing and he continues to bring joy to everyone who has the pleasure of... READ MORE >
Birch Grove Community School is once again the recipient of the McKeever family’s generous support. The latest support came from a donation through Marion McKeever’s memorial—nearly $3,000. Marion McKeever actively supported Birch Grove through many years, creating a fundraising event around her famous fish cake recipe, purchasing support “bricks,” donating annually, and always with her words of support and encouragement.... READ MORE >
Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) bipartisan bill, the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act, was signed into law by the president on March 12. Stauber introduced this legislation with Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT). This was Stauber’s first bill signed into law. “In Minnesota, we are blessed with an abundance of natural beauty that attracts tourists from all over the... READ MORE >
MPCA grants are now open for small businesses and organizations across Minnesota to switch to alternative wood, wood composite, or metal finishing products. The maximum award is $15,000 with a 50 percent minimum match. The most cost-effective projects will score highest, with additional preference given to projects located in areas of concern for environmental justice, small businesses, and organizations, and... READ MORE >
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