With his wife, Mary, deciding not to run for the hospital board again, Doug Sanders has thrown his hat in the ring. Doug filed as a candidate for the North Shore Hospital Board, District 2, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Due to recent positive Covid-19 Resident cases and Staff members, in addition to increasing Covid-19 positive levels in the community (Grand Marais, Grand Portage, Lutsen, Hovland, etc.), we are mandating mask use by all staff, patients, and visitors to North Shore Health.
Despite the new venue outside of downtown Grand Marais, people had little trouble finding the Stars of the North Music Festival, which this year was held at Up Yonder, the former Harbor Light Supper Club.
Monday, July 29, marked a significant milestone for Arrowhead Animal Rescue and Great Expectations Charter School in Grand Marais as we witnessed the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. After many years of the volunteer groups dedicated efforts, the day finally arrived when a classroom trailer, purchased from GRE by AAR, was moved to the business park.
The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session.
Rob Wells, an RN and ambulance worker for North Shore Health, delivered a compelling presentation on the urgent opioid crises affecting our state and country at the July 26 Grand Marais Lions Club meeting.
Thursdays at the Grand Marais Farmers Market! Power of Produce (PoP) Plus is a new program for seniors at the Grand Marais Farmers Market. The Cook County Community Center in partnership with the Northwoods Food Project, is introducing this new free program, which will be available at the Grand Marais Farmers Market every Thursday throughout the rest of the season.
10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 2, 2014 * The Grand Portage ambulance was paged at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 to respond to the Hat Point Marina in Grand Portage.
A 62-year-old man traveling south on Highway 61 perished when his motorcycle left the road and entered the southbound ditch, striking a road sign and bush. The accident happened near Caribou Falls in Lake County on Sunday, July 28, and was reported at 11:12 a.m.