It is that time of summer when my wife and I begin to plan our late summer and fall schedule. During this time, I am always trying to see if I can find a way to get to a professional ball game of some sort, whether it is the Minnesota Twins or the Vikings. My son Adam has two passions... READ MORE >
In honor of the upcoming Dragon Boat Races, there are two great games that include dragons in The New Game Book compiled and written by Soshana Tembeck and Andrew Fluegelman. I am a big fan of New Games and I have been playing them for years because they are great for any age. The book was published in the mid... READ MORE >
Last week I wrote about a 4th of July to remember, and it was. The fireworks were spectacular, the weather was perfect, and I sunk my boat. I was not quite ready to admit my blatant stupidity in last week’s column, but I guess time heals all wounds, even to the ego. My friend Emily and I were heading... READ MORE >
Every August for the last 10 years we have been vacationing in Grand Marais. During these trips we have so enjoyed the tranquility and the beauty of the area. Loud blaring music would change the entire ambiance of the harbor area. I hope you will continue to keep Grand Marais the kind of town where everyone can enjoy its natural... READ MORE >
On July 1, 2009, Minnesota began collecting the first proceeds from an additional 3/8ths of one percent sales tax that is constitutionally dedicated over the next 25 years for investments in clean water, wildlife habitat, parks, trails, and arts and cultural projects. Minnesotans voted by a margin of 54-46 percent to approve the dedicated funds in last fall’s election to... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Fire Department would like to thank all those who helped with the live training burn conducted on July 11. This was an excellent and invaluable opportunity for the Fire Department to receive training and experience in attacking a live interior structure fire. Those who helped include the Cook County Sheriff ‘s Office, US Forest Service, Grand Marais... READ MORE >
President Obama damaged the CIA when he released memos describing the “enhanced interrogation techniques” used on high level terrorists. He weakened the CIA when he said he would release photographs showing abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan, but then under pressure he decided not to release the photos. This is typical flip flop behavior by the Administration – hold... READ MORE >
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meetings. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: 12 Step Study Meeting, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Electric Co-op building, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon,... READ MORE >
David Hansen, 14, of Lutsen has accomplished something many grown men only dream of. With the help of his uncle, Neil Hansen, he has built his own seaworthy vessel, a Barnegat Bay Sneakbox. Neil Hansen said David got the idea of building a boat after seeing an old hydroplane at the family’s Caribou Lake cabin. “He said, ‘Maybe we could... READ MORE >
