May 2024
Hovland Townhall draws a big crowd to discuss local county road improvements
Last Thursday night, May 2, 51 people attended the Hovland Town Hall meeting to discuss road improvements to the Arrowhead Trail and Chicago Bay Road. Work isn't expected to begin until 2025, but folks had many questions about what would be done to improve the roads and possible changes to speed limits in at least one area.
Devil Track River will receive an Ojibwe name
Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) will unveil the new Devil Track River sign on Thursday, May 16, at 11 a.m. on Highway 61, about four miles east of Grand Marais, at the Devil Track River Bridge.
LAURA TURNQUIST
Laura Ann Quaife Turnquist, age 53, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, in Bloomington, MN. She was born in Grand Marais, MN, to Stephen and Carole (Noyes) Quaife.…
GORDON ADAMS
Gordon (Gordy) T. Adams, age 94, of Hovland, Minnesota, died peacefully at North Shore Hospital, Grand Marais, on May 2, 2024. Formerly of Glenwood City, WI; Coon Rapids; Minneapolis; and…
KAARE FABER
Kaare Olav Faber (87) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024 after a 9 month illness that confined him to St. Therese care facility in New Hope, MN. Kaare was…
Grand Marais Ole Opry returns!
KATE FITZGERALD The North Shore Music Association is pleased to present the Grand Marais Ole Opry VII. This popular showcase offers a lively mix of classic country, old-time, and bluegrass music.
Follow Up to Veterans Day on the Hill
Follow Up to Veterans Day on the Hill Veterans Day on the Hill (VDOTH) as it has become known is an annual advocacy event for veterans and their families to rally around the issues that they want the state legislature to address. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, I had the honor and pleasure to join fellow Veterans, service organizations, and supporters for Veterans Day on the Hill at the State Capitol.
Girls take first victory, then win again
BRIAN LARSEN The Cook County High School girls' fastpitch softball team won its first game of the season last week, defeating East Central 10-9. 'MaTaya Fairbanks continues to be our emotional leader,' head Coach Stacey Spry said.