On August 18, Minnesota U.S. Eighth District Congressman Pete Stauber was recognized by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force for his strong support of the Great Lakes Navigation System and Clure Public Marine Terminal in Duluth, Minnesota.
The Price of an Education In the 1998 film “Good Will Hunting” the titular character is at a bar and says to a Harvard undergrad, “One day you’re gonna wake up and realize you dropped a hundred fifty grand on an ***ing education you coulda got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the library.” True words, perhaps. Today a higher education will set you back even more.
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
Born to Eric and Adrianna Brisson of Grand Marais, Minnesota on April 17th, 2023, at St Luke’s Hospital Duluth, Minnesota. He is welcomed by his grandparents Bruce and Penny Brisson, Danny and Rachael Berglund, and Jerry and Donna Paine, all of Grand Marais, MN.
20 YEARS AGO AUGUST 29, 2003 v Due to the dry docking of the gas barge Greenstone, Isle Royale National Park supplies of gas for boaters are low. The Greenstone was put into dry dock after a recent inspection found it was not in compliance with federal law, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, forbidding gas hauling by single-hulled vessels.
Ending a year-long search, the Reverend Calvin Konop was selected to become the minister at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Mr. Konop replaced Reverend Mark Ditmanson, who served in his role as pastor from 2001 until 2022.
Cook County Schools, in collaboration with Cook County Law Enforcement, was awarded a grant to upgrade and install school bus stop arm cameras. Safety is a number one priority for the district and the stop arm cameras will ensure that the bus drivers can keep their focus on the roadway and students, while still being able to report violations in an effort to decrease/mitigate this safety hazard.
This past week, Pete Smerud, Director of Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, was honored to receive the 2023 ANCA Nature Center Leadership Award. This award acknowledges Smerud’s significant achievements at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and as a national leader in outdoor school. Smerud is the first Minnesotan to receive the award. Pete has worked at Wolf Ridge for 36 years and served as its director since 2012. But let’s dig a little into just who Pete is and his background.
Once again, the City of Grand Marais has won a top award. Travel & Leisure Magazine ranked Grand Marais on top as the country’s “Best Small Lake Town.” The award was announced August 22, 2023.
The North House Yellow Building was moved on Thursday, August 24 to 5th Street near the school bus garage where it will be renovated and turned into a longterm rental by new owner Dave Walter. Below, Chris Skildum maneuvers the building into place.