Matters of Record
Abdirsaq Badal Abdullahi, 31, Bloomington, Minnesota, was cited for driving 61 mph in a 40 mph speed zone and fined $225.00.
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We’re Not Done Yet — Let’s Finish the Job for Northern Minnesota
This year’s legislative session was unlike any other. For the first time in modern history, we began with an evenly divided State Senate with 33 Democrats and 33 Republicans, forcing both parties to come to the table, share power, and govern together.
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Church Services Schedule
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Pastor Calvin Konop, blcpastor@boreal.org Jessica Christenson, CYF Director, blcyouth@boreal.org Belonging to Christ, Sharing Christ on the North Shore & Beyond 417 1st Avenue West (across from YMCA) PO Box 638, Grand Marais, MN 218-387-2227 blc@boreal.org www.sharingchrist.org Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM Livestream: https://www.youtube. com/@bethlehemlutheranchurch7397/ streams
ISD 166 Envirothon Team places 8th at State
Cook County High School’s Envirothon team not only placed eighth overall in the Minnesota State Envirothon championships, but also excelled in the oral competition, securing the second position. Their communication skills and confidence were truly impressive.
An update about last week’s windstorm
The brief but mighty windstorm that hit parts of Cook County on Thursday, May 15, affected quite a few people in a few areas. While Grand Marais skipped it, it hit very hard in Tofte and Colvill. Arrowhead Cooperative’s CEO, John Twiest, responded to some questions about his crews’ workload following the wicked winds.
Our Scenic Route
It is a shameless promotion of an event at the Library on June 4th this year at 6:00 p.m. The presenter will be Arnold Alanen, telling about his new book,
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Ruby’s Pantry
Life in Christ Lutheran Church breaks ground on a new church
On Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, members of Life in Christ Lutheran Church gathered with shovels and joy to break ground on a new church building that will serve the congregation and community for generations to come.
Cook County High School Awards/Scholarship for 2025
Academic Excellence Awards