As reported in an earlier issue of the News-Herald, the Grand Marais harbor will be the site of a clean-up effort on Earth Day. Organizers hope to achieve three goals: Recognize and honor Earth Day; clean up the Grand Marais harbor area; and demonstrate that various organizations and entities can come together cooperatively to accomplish a worthwhile goal. Organizer Jim... READ MORE >
North Shore community leaders and local citizens concerned about rivers are invited to the North Shore River Rendezvous April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Beaver Bay. The Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP) will be providing information on its newly established watershed restoration program. There is a $10 registration, which includes lunch. Contact MEP facilitator Andrew Slade at (218)... READ MORE >
Library Friends of Cook County is sponsoring a trunk show with Claudia Clark Myers, an art quilter living in Duluth, on Saturday, May 1. Theevent will be at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Catholic Church, 10 E. 5th St., Grand Marais. Claudia’s new book, A Passion for Piecing, will also be available. Claudia was a costume... READ MORE >
After years of successful participation in local and regional initiatives addressing sustainability, the North House Folk School is debuting a special event April 23-25, welcoming students, instructors and presenters to campus for a weekend of program activity – the Northern Sustainability & Simple Living Symposium. Scott Pollock of North House said nine courses are lined up, welcoming students to engage... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is proud to open its 40th season with the swashbuckling adventure Treasure Island by Ken Ludwig based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Performance dates are April 22-25 and April 29-May 2. Performances are Thursday through Saturday 7 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults and $7 students 18 and under. Playhouse members... READ MORE >
The Ham Run Half Marathon, the popular Gunflint Trail event, has always been a green race, and this year it will be even greener. Anyone who has been to a race knows how many paper cups it takes to keep runners hydrated properly. The past two years biodegradable cups made from corn were used at rest stations. But this year... READ MORE >
As a business owner you are responsible for creating a safe and comfortable work environment for your employees. Do you have policies in place that will reduce the chances that you will have a sexual harassment issue? Would you know how to address a harassment issue? This month’s luncheon will focus on sexual harassment—how to recognize it, how to address... READ MORE >
Split Rock Lighthouse is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2010 with special events and activities planned throughout the year. “Split Rock Lighthouse is one of Minnesota’s signature places and one of the most exciting historical destinations in the state,” said Nina Archabal, director of the Minnesota Historical Society. “It is a crown jewel of the Society’s historic sites program.” To... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a lottery for 9,500 permits spread throughout 11 permit areas for this fall’s bear hunt. The bear hunt begins Wednesday, Sept. 1, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 17 applications are due Friday, May 7, 2010. Individuals must apply for the lottery at a license agent or the DNR License Center at 500... READ MORE >
Minnesota residents who wish to participate in the 2010 moose hunt this fall in northeastern Minnesota must apply by Friday, May 7. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make 213 permits available in 30 zones. Hunt participants will be selected in a random drawing. Season dates will be Saturday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 17. Hunters may apply... READ MORE >
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