Summer officially arrived at North Shore Care Center with the annual solstice jazz concert on June 20. Thisyear the Tuxedo Jazz Quartet performed on the patio while everyone sipped cold fruity beverages. It was a hot day with some hot jazz by musicians Liz Sivertson, John Gruber, Pete Cavanaugh, and Nathan Baker. Residents, families, and staff really loved it. July... READ MORE >
Two St. Scholastica medical students recently completed their clinical studies at Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center. Before leaving for the next stage of their training, they offered a concert of Irish music at the Care Center on Friday, June 26. Matthew Johnson played spoons, with assistance from daughter Lucia. His friend and classmate Laura Greensmith played the... READ MORE >
No degrees or formal education are required for seniors wishing to attend “A Day at College” Aug. 27 in Duluth. The College of St. Scholastica’s Emeritus College has organized the event for area senior citizens for a cost of $15, which includes all sessions and lunch. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Sessions include TheSt. Scholastica Story, TheSteel Drum of Trinidad... READ MORE >
Nicole Nelms of Hovland has received the Chancellor’s Award for the spring 2009 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Nicole is the daughter of Eric and Dusty Nelms of Hovland, and is a 2005 Cook County High School graduate. She is majoring in art.... READ MORE >
Sommer Smith of Grand Marais has been named to the spring 2009 dean’s list at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Sommer is a 2008 graduate of Cook County High School. She is the daughter of Scott Smith and Kristine Barton of Grand Marais. In order to achieve dean’s list honors, a student needs to attain a grade-point... READ MORE >
Walleye Releases Lillie Smouse B loomfield,New Mexico 28 Saganaga Stephen Foster I ndianapolis, Indiana 29 Saganaga Daune Solberg B abbitt, MN 28.50 Saganaga Curtis Blake Grand Marais, MN 28.50 Seagull Ray Lorenz N orth Oaks, MN 31 Saganaga Mike Berg Grand Marais, MN 29 N orthern Light, Ont. Robert Erickson D uluth, MN 31 Saganaga Peter King N orth Oaks,... READ MORE >
Starting July 1, a hunter will no longer need to have his or her firearm in a case while driving a motor vehicle. Thenew law applies to crossbows, rifles and shotguns only—handguns must still be in a case. This change in the law will be included in the 2009 Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet, which will be available in August.... READ MORE >
What we do with live bait affects our waters. Unfortunately, some waters in Minnesota are infested with invasive or exotic species—plants and animals that crowd out native species and cause ecological harm. When you’re fishing, your bait bucket and live well may become a temporary home for these unwanted aquatic hitchhikers. Aquatic invaders such as zebra mussels, spiny water fleas,... READ MORE >
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring drumming counts are significantly higher than last year across most of their range, according to a report released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Counts have been increasing steadily since 2005, but this is the substantial annual increase we’ve been hoping for,” said Mike Larson, DNR research scientist and grouse biologist. “Drumming counts this... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1189" align="alignleft" width="300"]In June 2009 in McGrath, Alaska, two firefighters, who had not previously met, learned they had a common tie. Cal Maki (left) of Palmer, AK and Paul Beberg of Fairbanks, AK are both former residents of Grand Marais. They met during a "fire bust," in which they responded to several lightning strike...... READ MORE >
