Zydeco!
Staff photos/Rhonda Silence The 18th annual Bayou Boogie was held at the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Friday - Sunday, September 4-6. Clockwise from upper left: Thomas Rankin of Grand Portage and Jacquelyne Rankin of Duluth enjoyed games in the Cajun Heritage Tent. All are welcome to participate in the Mardi Gras Parades—and to go a little wild! Shari Kingston of Red Rock, ONT spun the "Wheel of Fate" in the Heritage Tent. Zachary Pylychuk of Thunder Bay enjoyed the games too. The Bayou Boogie King, Louie Ting, led the Mardi Gras Parades. Full Story
Dire budget news for EDA
Although the Cook County - Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) board heard good news from its housing coordinator and golf course representatives at the Tuesday, September 8 meeting, it faced dire budget news. Full Story
Fire damages Crosby home in Grand Marais
A passing motorist made an emergency 911 call at 8:16 p.m. on Saturday, September 5 reporting smoke coming out of a residence at 406 First Avenue West in Grand Marais. Full Story
Bear hunter injured in hunting accident
A Wisconsin bear hunter was life-flighted to Duluth for emergency treatment at 11:00 a.m. on September 2 after accidentally shooting himself while bear hunting. Elmer M. Full Story
Photo
Staff photo/Rhonda Silence After a long hike to an area lake on August 23, News- Herald Editor Rhonda Silence was rewarded with the sight of this huge swan. The swan honked gently a few times and then took off, displaying its massive wing span. Local birder Molly Hoffman believes the bird could be a Trumpeter Swan, a relatively rare sight in Northeastern Minnesota. Full Story
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