What Becca Levy lacks in years, she more than makes up for with heart. The 13-year-old Washington D.C. native has just entered her teens but has already had her fill of the drunk driving accidents that kill thousands each year. Becca is using her music to make a difference, and she is looking for a few Minnesota teens to do... READ MORE >
Everyone has a good time at the Mush for a Cure and this year things will be even more fun, starting with a Pink Prom Pasta Party. Friday night’s spaghetti dinner at Trail Center will have a prom theme. Slurp pink spaghetti noodles while wearing a pink prom dress or a retro tuxedo. Come and see who gets crowned Prom... READ MORE >
At the end of January 2010, UPS announced 20 elite drivers from Minnesota are among 928 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accidentfree driving. Among the UPS inductees is Bill Simonowicz of Grand Marais, who celebrated 31 years of service with UPS on February... READ MORE >
Anders Zimmer, 14, of Grand Marais has been named to the U.S. Junior National Alpine Team after qualifying in Marquette, Michigan this past week, where he competed against the best 90 racers from 10 other states. While in Michigan Anders competed in the slalom, giant slalom and downhill, earning enough points to make the team. The excitement came for Anders... READ MORE >
In response to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is announcing a $1 million challenge to its members across the country. Thrivent Financial will match $1 for every $2 donated by Thrivent Financial members up to $1 million for the potential of generating $3 million. Funds will be directed to four Lutheran organizations to... READ MORE >
Community members are invited to make a keepsake Easter basket for a child or to be used as a decorative centerpiece. Join basket maker Jane Shinners on Sunday, March 14 in Cook County High School room 101 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. The basket measures 11” x 6” with an 8” wooden handle and its sides are woven from... READ MORE >
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officersarrested a deserter from the United States Marine Corps at the Grand Portage port of entry on February 13, 2010. John Sexton, 61, who had been living in Israel since the early 1990s, was taken into custody by CBP officers upon his entry into the United States after a check of his identification revealed that... READ MORE >
On December 14, 2009, James Bernard Smith, 41, of Grand Portage, was found dead, the apparent victim of hanging. Thisweek Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk released autopsy information from the Lake County Medical Examiner, confirming that the cause of death was suicidal hanging with associated injuries. While taking a shortcut between houses on Stevens Road in Grand Portage a friend... READ MORE >
On February 18, 2010, a summary of sentencing in a criminal case involving 28 defendants, including Kirk Paul Johnson, 57, of Lutsen, was released by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to United States Attorney B. Todd Jones, the defendants in this case were collectively responsible for distributing between 30 and 50 pounds of methamphetamine in the Duluth area from... READ MORE >
Motorists traveling along the Gunflint Trail and on several side roads near Seagull Lake are advised that contract equipment will be working in the road right-of-way to remove trees killed as a result of the Ham Lake Fire beginning March 23. The U.S. Forest Service has announced that crews will be working at various locations along the route for three... READ MORE >
