Honoring veterans, past and present
Under solemn gray skies, the Grand Portage Community gathered to honor our nation’s veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Grand Portage Veterans Memorial. Before the ceremony on the hill overlooking Lake Superior, veterans talked quietly, reading names on the memorial brick walkway and remembering those not in attendance this year. Full Story
City debates burning question
Grand Marais city councilors are still wondering about the future of the city’s burn pile following some recent complaints about smoke, and a visit from the DNR regarding an accumulation of “inappropriate” materials at the site. Full Story
Public hearing on septic system ordinance
A public hearing on the proposed Cook County Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Ordinance will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 at the Cook County courthouse. The ordinance addresses requirements that, if adopted, would affect all Cook County property owners not utilizing municipal sewer systems. Full Story
Posts should be secure
After the paper went to press last week, we heard the horrific news about the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5. Any mass shooting anywhere is disturbing, but as someone who lived on or near military bases for twenty-plus years, my heart goes out to the people who live and work on Fort Hood. Full Story
Here comes the dark….
When I lived in the Twin Cities and summered in Grand Marais, people would ask me, “What do you miss most when you’re not on the North Shore?” My reply: The sky. Full Story
COMMUNITY CALEN DAR
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. Full Story
WE ST END CALE N DAR
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 Full Story
Runners close season at State Meet
The Viking cross country team headed down to the Minnesota State championship meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield with lots of enthusiasm after a big send-off at school, well wishes from local fans and a couple of neat good luck signs at businesses in Two Harbors. Our expectations were realistic. Full Story
The power of role models
I wonder if professional athletes have any clue about the power they have as role models in a young person’s life. More importantly, I wonder how many parents realize that their kids are watching their every move and that the saying, “Do as I say, not as I do” is absolutely ridiculous. In today’s world especially, actions always speak louder than words. Full Story
Locals compete in Enduro racing event
Seven locals were among the 108 cars that participated in the fall Enduro car racing event October 17 at Proctor Speedway. Full Story
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