Learn more about horses
Do you have a child who is interested in horses and would like to learn more about them? This four-day introduction will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23 and 25; June 30 and July 2 - from 3 - 5 p.m. Full Story
Plans under way for Playhouse's 40th season
The Grand Marais Playhouse will celebrate 40 seasons of plays in 2010 and has already begun planning for it. The Playhouse has hired Linda Dorn to assist with the fundraising and events coordination. Two committees are being formed to assist with the planning. Full Story
30th year for Tofte Trek
The Sugarbush Trail Association is pleased to present the 30th Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk on July 4, 2009. Pre-registration is now open at www. toftetrek.com Pre-registration fee is $20. Same-day registration will be held at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte from 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Race-day registration fee is $25. Full Story
Minnesota Private College Week June 22 - 26, 2009
Explore 17 of Minnesota's best private colleges and universities during Minnesota Private College Week held June 22 through June 26. This free, week-long introduction gives potential students the opportunity to attend campus tours and general information sessions. Full Story
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The Cook County Sportsmens Club met for friendly competition on Saturday, June 13. All of the participants fired ten shots with a Survival .22 rifle. The competitor who had the best score won the rifle. Top: Scott Puch watches the target as Tim Miller takes aim. Miller won the competition, hitting all ten of his shots in the target. Full Story
Williams graduates from UW-Stevens Point
Kimberly M. Williams of Grand Marais was among the 1,040 graduates who received degrees during the spring 2009 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point commencement ceremonies. UWSP Alumna Jenny Baeseman addressed graduates, their guests and faculty. Full Story
UMD Dean's List recognizes local scholars
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean's List for spring semester 2009. Students on the Deans List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Two local scholars were recognized. Alexander S. Full Story
Amy Russ graduates from St. Olaf
Amy Russ of Tofte is among 692 students who participated in St. Olaf College's 120th commencement ceremony May 24. Congressman Erik Paulsen '87, who represents Minnesota's Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives, gave the address. Full Story
Bicycle tour "echoes" the voyageurs
If it seemed that there were more bikers on the Gitchi Gami Bicycle Trail, Highway 61, and the Gunflint Trail during the last week, it's because 180 people were taking part in a "Jaunt with Jim Bike Ride," a 35-year tradition, which this year followed the theme "Echoes of the Voyageurs. Full Story
Summer Cardio Tennis set in Grand Marais
Everyone is invited to Cardio Tennis on and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Cook Michele County public tennis courts in Grand Marais. Full Story
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Gardening with Kids
The simple pleasures of gardening are wonderful to share with children of all ages. Preparing the soil, planting seeds or starter plants, watering and weeding and then watching the plants slowly grow into an amazing variety of colorful flowers, Full Story
Life measured by a canoe
Yesterday I went out to the shed behind the cabin to affixthe new license stickers on my '72 Grumman. Full Story
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