The Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament will begin Wednesday, July 29 at the high school tennis courts and continue through Sunday, Aug. 2. Due to court reconstruction there are only two courts available this year. Consequently, the adult tournament will be doubles only. There will be consolation matches as court availability permits. There will be Men’s, Women’s and Mixed... READ MORE >
Trisha Olson of Grand Marais graduated on May 12, 2009 from Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN. She earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Vermilion Community College educates people from all walks of life to become well-rounded, ethical citizens prepared to work, live, and learn in a changing world, especially the natural world that surrounds us. Trisha... READ MORE >
Martina Summer Mellang of Lutsen was among the candidates for graduation at the University of Minnesota’s Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 16 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Martina received her bachelor of applied sciences degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Martina is the daughter of John and Sally Mellang of Lutsen. She is a 2004 graduate of Cook County... READ MORE >
Tasha Johnson of Grand Marais has been accepted to and has chosen to attend the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM), one of the most respected public liberal arts colleges in the nation, beginning fall 2009. Tasha is a 2007 graduate of Cook County High School. She is the daughter of Annette Johnson and Rocky Johnson of Grand Marais. The University... READ MORE >
Two Grand Marais residents, Kaari Dahlman and Hannah Laky, have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Bethel University in St. Paul. Kaari is the daughter of Bruce and Kate Dahlman. She is majoring in English literature and writing. Hannah is the daughter of Mark and Laura Laky; her major is art. The dean’s list honors students... READ MORE >
Two Grand Marais students, Kristen Bockovich and Trisha Olson, have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Bemidji State University. Kristen is the daughter of Dale and Linda Bockovich, and is a 2006 graduate of Cook County High School. Trisha is the daughter of Greg and Mary Olson, and is a 2005 graduate of Cook County High... READ MORE >
Grand Marais was busy the weekend of July 11 during the 2009 Arts Festival sponsored by the Grand Marais Art Colony. The sun shone and high winds brought in fluffy white clouds, requiring the rows of white tents to be braced with buckets of rocks from the beach.... READ MORE >
Sched ule of Events Thursday, July 23 5:00- 8:00 PM D ragonboat Practice & Training Grand Marais Harbor 6:30 PM T exas Hold ’em Tournament American Legion, downtown Grand Marais 7:00 PM T rivia at Sven & Ole’s Downtown Grand Marais 7:00 PM Some Enchanted Evening Arrowhead Center for the Arts 51 W. 5th Street, Grand Marais 7:00 PM U... READ MORE >
Hikers are invited to participate in summer hikes with the Superior Hiking Trail Association. The next hike is Gooseberry Falls State Park to Split Rock River wayside on Aug. 22. Thesix-mile hike will take participants through nice forest with great views of Lake Superior. Hikers will meet at 10 a.m. at the Split Rock River wayside. (Highway 61 milepost 43.5.)... READ MORE >
