With cool temperatures (low 60s) and no rain, conditions for the Tofte Trek 5-mile run were about as good as could be expected. That doesn't mean, however, that there wasn't plenty of mud. One woman finisher told her friend, 'I don't know how it's possible, but it seemed to get muddier as I ran uphill.'
Commissioners met for almost three hours on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 and held a very productive meeting.
All are invited to the West End Garden Club’s annual flower show on Saturday, July 19th from 1-5 p.m. It is being held at Waves of Superior, the Surfside Cafe and Ballroom in Tofte. Come and enjoy the many creative flower arrangements that complement the theme “Aurora Florealis.”
The three-day Grand Marais Arts Fair, starting on Friday, July 12, and running through Sunday, July 14, caters to a wide range of interests. The 34th Arts Fair features 64 juried artists and a variety of activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone, young and old alike.
Seven Little Wonders is a musical journey that offers a unique blend of folk, Latin, and Sami music, all on one CD. With 12 tracks, including a captivating rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow as a bonus, Nathan Muus’s CD is a must-listen for music enthusiasts.
Poet Sandra Hisakuni will share from The Northland Beckons, her haikus about the Boundary Waters.
For several months now, I have attended a writing group called Leave a Legacy. Organizers are home-grown Larry Dean and transplant (and former owner of this newspaper), Steve Fernlund. I am moved to write about it because I met really interesting people in the group. Also, I am invigorated by the range and depth of services provided at our meeting place, The Hub.
