20 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 3, 2003 v There’s no doubt about it – lynx are back. Five have been trapped and radio-collared in the Superior National Forest since a telemetry research project by the Natural Resources Research Institute began in February.
It has been a busy spring and summer at Arrowhead Animal Rescue! In total, Arrowhead Animal Rescue of Cook County is currently fostering ten adult cats, ten kittens, and two dogs across multiple foster homes. To provide an opportunity for community members to meet these adoptable animals, AAR is hosting an Adoption Event on Saturday, October 14th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hub. In addition to the animals AAR is currently fostering, we anticipate that several additional cats and kittens will join us at the event, all of which are in need of safe and loving homes. All in all, there is an abundance of local rescued animals available for adoption!
Legacy Tour with Minnesota Writer/Artist Lynn Von Sien at the Grand Marais Public Library Discover the rich and diverse history of Graphic Memoir with the Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, October 18th at 6 p.m. Minnesota writer and artist Lynn Von Sien, a 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, will facilitate the workshop.
Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 Sept. 26 68.0 54.0 0 0.00 Sept.
A little rain didn’t deter a walk for a good cause. Starting at the Hub senior center, between 40-45 people, many wearing purple shirts, joined in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s held in Grand Marais on Saturday, September 23 in Grand Marais. This was the second walk of its kind in Cook County, the first walk was held in Grand Portage on Saturday, September 9.
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society has a new exhibit building added to the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus this season. Step back in time as you walk down the stairs to see this new exhibit.
Fall is definitely in the air, but the Grand Marais Garden Club will continue to meet, with our next gatherings set for October 9th and November 13th, at 10 a.m. each day at St. John's Catholic Church, 10 5th Street. There is ample parking just outside the meeting room on the lower level, as well as on the street and in the upperlevel parking lot.
I shudder to think that I used the word “shudder” instead of shutter in the story about the Grand Marais Coast Guard station last week. The News-Herald regrets the error.
Starting this October, a group of volunteers will be working to launch the Grand Marais Film Society, with the goal of providing affordable and memorable movie theater experiences for the community. “I’ve loved going to the movies since I was a little,” said Lynnea Morse, one of the volunteers behind the film society, “and I’ve missed it since moving up here almost 6 years ago.
The Grand Maris Playhouse is holding auditions for Ken Ludwigs hilarious one act comedy, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.' Five actors play multiple roles in this face paced romp where a mouse, a young Girl, and an elf set out to save Christmas. “A momentum and ebullience worthy of the Pixar era animate this world-premiere play, whose story line involves a heist, a duel with rapiers, some hip-hop, a squirt gun, a perilous airplane flight and an elf ’s stint as a secret agent.” - The Washington Post Community Members High School age to adult are invited to audition.