The summer ended with record volumes at Thunder Bay Airport. As of August 31, the airport has recorded a new high of 588,076 passengers representing a 4.6 percent increase from last year. Strong volumes from northern communities have been a significant contributor to the 2018 records. Bearskin Airlines, North Star Air and Wasaya Airways are all showing strong volumes. A... READ MORE >
If you’d like to improve your writing, understanding the Six Traits is incredibly helpful. In fact, it works for both novice and experienced writers. These traits were identified in the early ’80s by educators who spent years evaluating good writing to discover what factors distinguish excellent writing from mediocre. In two evening sessions we’ll go over information on the Six... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss, Duluth, for a presentation titled “Technology and Me” at the library on Wednesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. This presentation is aimed at individuals 55 and older and their family members. Presenters scheduled are Aaron Windsor, Lighthouse technology instructor; Betsy Mistek, Lighthouse associate director; and Wendy Churpurdia,... READ MORE >
The Cook County Airport Commission will hold an open house at the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport to unveil a new airport facility and 5,000-foot runway on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8 to 11 a.m. The new 5,000-foot runway can accommodate most large transport charter aircraft. The new Arrival and Departure Building now boasts a large conference room, kitchen, two bathrooms... READ MORE >
Cascade River and Judge C R. Magney state parks will again hold special firearms deer hunts this fall during regular firearms season November 3 – 18. Hunters wishing to participate in one of the special state park hunts will need to obtain a state park deer hunt permit in addition to their regular license. Deer hunters with a special deer... READ MORE >
A new statewide deer plan released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sets new goals and priorities, increases formal opportunities for citizens to influence deer decisions, and aims for a disease-free deer population. The plan reflects a two-year planning effort that involved statewide meetings and hundreds of in-depth conversations with citizens and stakeholders. It includes input from a 19-member... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library is set to host a writing workshop on Saturday, September 29, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. The presenter is Elyse Lawrey, who writes under the name Maddie LeSage, a published author from Duluth, Minnesota. The workshop is intended to offer local writers the opportunity to create a short piece of fiction in one workshop. The goal... READ MORE >
Are you headed across the border to fish for salmon? Here are some tips from the Ontario Conservation Officers Association. Each year thousands of anglers descend on these water bodies in search of these magnificent fish. The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to wish all Ontario anglers a safe and successful fall angling season. “Each angler is responsible for... READ MORE >
One Roof and the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority will host an open house to showcase the new homes built at the Nordic Star Housing Development on West Second Street in Grand Marais. The public is invited. The open house and a brief program will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the corner... READ MORE >
The Cook County Education Foundation, a Chamber member, invites everyone to an event featuring Ice Storm, the school robotics team. The event, at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Jane Mianowski Conference Room at the school, will feature a presentation by Tim Velner, coach of the Duluth East Daredevils Robotics Team. Velner will explain how the Daredevils will assist... READ MORE >
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