I have traveled and stayed in the Northland for 20 years. Wake up resorts — haven’t you heard the unemployment is very high? So, why are resorts still bringing in foreign employees? Doesn’t anyone watch the news and see people living in tents who have lost everything and want to work? Aren’t these people good enough to live in employee... READ MORE >
In these tough economic times every little bit of money into our local economy matters. The odds of the government offering our local businesses a bailout aren’t good so we need to take care of ourselves and each other in order to thrive and survive. We can all help each other by treating the tourists who visit our area with... READ MORE >
We’d like to express our appreciation to Paul Muus, Jamie Ryan, and Pastor Mark Ditmanson for the wonderful ecumenical Christian praise service they hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Sunday May 3. Each spring, year after year, Paul Muus throws his efforts and talents into organizing these evenings. And each year he’s been successful in creating an evening of worship... READ MORE >
Richard C. “Dick” Johnson, 69, of Bloomington and formerly a resident and motel owner in Grand Marais. Richard was a member of Barbershop Harmony Society. He is preceded in death by son, Steve Johnson and parents, Joe and Ruth Johnson. Richard is survived by wife, Judy; daughters, Cherie Tolvstad and her husband, Mark, and Beth Skwira and her husband, Peter;... READ MORE >
Edith L. Mickelsen, age 88, St. Cloud, MN died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids, MN. Edith was born May 31, 1920 in Spooner, WI to William H. and Ivy (Ghoslin) McKeever. She grew up in Grand Marais, where she attended school. On February 15, 1943 Edith married Clarence Mickelsen in Duluth. After their retirement,... READ MORE >
Quincy Pederson, 38, of Willernie MN, formerly of Two Harbors, Grand Marais MN, and Graeagle CA died May 5, 2009 of tragic circumstances. He was born March 11, 1971 in Two Harbors. Quincy graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1989 and earned an Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Studies from Feather River College in Quincy, CA. The family... 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, Moondance Coffee Shop, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, First... READ MORE >
Tofte Town Meeting Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 4/18tfn Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. 3/22b-tfn Schroeder Town Meetings Held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.... READ MORE >
The Cook County baseball team won four of five games last week to improve its overall season record to 12-2. After wins in Silver Bay and at home against Ely, the Vikings lost a close game on the road to Esko, 9-12. The Vikings then rebounded to beat Floodwood on the road and Duluth Marshall at home. Cook County currently... READ MORE >
A 12-member contingent of the Viking Track team headed down to compete in the Polar League Junior High championships in Barnum on May 6. TheVikings were joined by the 10 other Polar League schools at this large meet. The meet started with the field events. Peter Warren threw the shot 29’10”, good for sixth. In a real show of bravery,... READ MORE >
