A new law that went into effect Aug. 1 means people convicted of driving while intoxicated – regardless of the vehicle they’re driving – will lose their driver’s license and be prohibited from operating motor vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, motorboats and snowmobiles. The state Legislature passed the law following the death of 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr., who died in January... READ MORE >
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is hitting the road from Duluth to the end of the Gunflint Trail Aug. 11-18. The traveling event will coincide with the annual Perseid Meteor Shower where stargazers can expect to see 50-70 meteors or shooting stars per hour. The mobile GeoDome Theater creates an immersive learning environment that is interactive and engaging. University of... READ MORE >
Chik-Wauk has some great activities planned. On Tuesday, Aug. 7, there will be Kids’ Day programs. All children ages 18 and under have free admission to the museum. There will also be a Kids’ Day program on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Also on Tuesday, August 7 there will be a United States Forest Service Northwood’s Talk from 2 -3 p.m. These... READ MORE >
The best days of summer end at the powwow, but Windy Girl takes the revelry of the gathering one step farther, into a dream world where the dancers and singers are dogs. Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy can tell such stories herself—... READ MORE >
A regional suicide prevention coordination for a Crisis Text Line is now getting under way. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has selected three contractors who will: . Support awareness of suicide prevention and how to access the statewide text message suicide response service. . Maintain local resources in the 211 national databases for Crisis Text Line to access... READ MORE >
History will come alive during the second week in August during Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow-Wow. Re-enactors from across the U.S. and Canada gather at the Grand Portage Monument Heritage Center (old fur trading fort), some dressed in 1790’s regalia, where the re-enactors will display skills from the time of the voyageurs and challenge each other in games and... READ MORE >
A 59-year-old Edina woman was killed when she was pinned beneath her Toyota Camry that rolled off of a steep driveway along the Cascade Beach Road in Lutsen. The accident occurred Monday, July 23 at approximately 6:32 p.m. According to authorities the victim, Dayna Lynn Anderson, and her passenger, a woman from St. Paul, were looking for potential vacation cabins... READ MORE >
Congressman Rick Nolan’s political career is in deep trouble. Cook County DFL leaders, as well as a slate of other DFL groups, called on Nolan to resign as Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson’s running mate. Swanson is seeking to become the state’s next governor and Nolan is seeking the lieutenant governor position. On Friday, July 20, the Cook County DFL... READ MORE >
The Entrepreneur Fund is pleased to announce that five business professionals completed the spring session of Be Strategic: Grow Your Business (Be Strategic) in Grand Marais. Be Strategic is a carefully designed business acceleration program for established entrepreneurs seeking 25 percent revenue growth over three years. In addition to the skills and resources learned during the course, graduates receive follow-up... READ MORE >
Local Jeep and off-road touring enthusiasts have formed a new club in the area to organize local riders, provide service to the community, and acknowledge the growing trend in off-road touring. Grand Marais resident Scott Benolken is driving the energy behind “Tread Lightly Off-Roaders,” a club he says is one of many new family and service-oriented Jeep, land-rover and 4×4... READ MORE >
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