North Shore Music Association welcomes Barbara Jean Meyers as new Executive Director and honors outgoing Director Kate Fitzgerald
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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.
Terry Jackson
Terry Stuart Jackson left us suddenly on December 18, 2024.
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.
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
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
Cook County girls’ basketball team making progress on the court
After a year's hiatus from varsity basketball, the Cook County girls' team is a testament to the power of perseverance. With a young roster and only one senior, Molly Quello, they are eager to learn and improve. Coach Levi Libra ensures that every player who shows up for practice gets a chance to shine on the court. Despite not securing a win yet, their determination was evident in a recent game where they lost by a mere couple of points due to a missed three-pointer at the buzzer.