January 2025
Cook County Curling Club update
The Cook County Curling Club enjoyed collaborating with Independent School District 166 Community Education for a four week program to learn the fundamentals of the game of curling in November and December 2024. There were two different classes offered that were back to back to each other. The Youth Class had 4th through 6th grade students and the second class was a Child and Parent class.
Great Backyard Bird Count Grand Marais Blitz Feb 15, 2025
We are looking for birders who can hike and walk to help us cover the town of Grand Marais for the Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb 15, from 7:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. We will be meeting at my shop at 425 W Hwy 61 to divide up into teams to cover all of town at 7:15 a.m. (similar to our Christmas count). We will need one person for each group to be the compiler for your group using your phone. We'll have a login for you.
Winter’s Grip Holds Strong in Northeast Minnesota Despite Holiday Week Warm Spell
Current Conditions on the North Shore and Gunflint Trail
News of Students
Kalina Dimitrova was named to the Dean’s list in the Fall of 2024. She is studying Biology at the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Kalina is the daughter of Plamen and Diana Dimitrova, Grand Marais.
Learn to Knit at the Library
Join Dorothy Broomall of Dappled Fern Fibers for this free course in beginner knitting
Support Minnesota’s forests by collecting black spruce and jack pine cones this winter
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery is seeking individuals to collect black spruce and jack pine cones this winter. These seeds are vital for reforesting thousands of acres each year, but the number of collectors has declined in recent seasonsâ creating a need for new participants.
Ten Native American individuals receive Maada’ookiing grants for projects that strengthen Native culture
Emma Carlson of Grand Portage received a $5,000 Maada’ooking grant from the Northland Foundation to provide supplies and space for Grand Portage elders to gather and create sewing projects.
Amery Oberg on Dean’s List
The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Amery Oberg of Grand Marais to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester.