Did you ever have a “blankie?” Do you remember the comfort that it gave you? The Sawtooth Mountain Quilters know how much comfort a blanket can give, and this summer they are joining efforts with quilters, knitters, and sewers around the country to provide blankets for children who need some comfort. Each year, the Sawtooth Mountain Quilters chooses a theme... READ MORE >
After a harsh winter and cool spring, the Grand Marais Garden Club held its annual town planting on Monday, June 1. Members met at the Grand Marais municipal parking lot and planted flowers throughout the town under the guidance of master gardener Nancy Carlson, who coordinated and planned the event. Flowers will be enjoyed all summer and early fall and... READ MORE >
There is only one more week left of the wonderful Hovland artist show at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais. The exhibit, featuring 14 artists, has received rave reviews since its May 8 opening reception. The show continues until June 21. With 14 talented artists, it is difficult to pick a work of art to feature. It simply is... READ MORE >
Basic Drawing Skills will be presented by instructor Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens June 22 through 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grand Marais Art Colony. Drawing is at the “root” of all the visual arts, said Gredzens, and it is the “purest” form of visual communication. If you have little or no experience drawing or just need a... READ MORE >
Fused Glass Tiles: An Introduction to Glass Fusing will again be offered at the Grand Marais Art Colony by instructor Sharon Frykman on June 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and June 28 from 9 a.m. until noon. There is a tuition of $18, and a supply fee of $60. Participants will design and create two colorful... READ MORE >
The Master Gardeners of Cook County will hold their annual Perennial Sale on Saturday, June 20, at the Cook County Farm and Craft Market located in the Senior Center parking lot in Grand Marais. The sale begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until everything is sold. Proceeds will be used to fund the Horticulture Library located at Cook County Extension... READ MORE >
The next exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais will be an exhibition by the Northwoods Fiber Guild entitled Through Our Hands III. The exhibit will display the best creations of the talented Fiber Guild artisans. Items on exhibit will include knitting, weaving, beadwork, quilts, paper, jewelry, clothing, rugs, baskets, wood carvings and more. Theshow opens with an... READ MORE >
Ron Chisom, co-founder of the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) will be making a presentation in Grand Marais on June 19. PISAB is the presenting organization of the Undoing Racism workshops that have been given around the U.S. including a number here in Cook County. Chisom will be addressing the history of the Institute, the ongoing anti-racist work... READ MORE >
The Adopt a River program was created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to help individuals and groups connect to and protect Minnesota waterways. Girl Scout Troop 4113 (fourth graders) adopted the Kadunce River in Colvill. Thisis the first river to be adopted in Cook County. On May 14, Troop 4113 invited Troop 4117 (third grade) to join together... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_860" align="alignleft" width="300"]Staff photos/Brian Larsen Left: CCHS Band Director Bill Tormondsen and the Senior High Band at its spring concert Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Between musical selections, Tormondsen recognized members of the Senior High Band and the Seventh and Eighth Grade Band for their awards, superior ratings, and outstanding performances this school year. Tormondsen,...... READ MORE >
