Lamb's Campground in Schroeder, along with Voyageurs National Backcountry Camping in International Falls, was proudly named by Dyrt, a reputable camping website and app, as one of the top ten places to camp in the Midwest. This recognition is a testament to the quality and appeal of Lamb's Resort, instilling a sense of pride and trust in its services.
Come join us for Learning Opportunities Through Stories (LOTS) this summer! There will be story time with a featured book, activities, and an opportunity to make new friends! New books will be read at every session. All children birth to age five will receive a copy of the featured book or a board book. Older siblings are encouraged to attend and select their own free book. Book offerings will be the same at all locations. LOTS is a program of the North Shore Collaborative.
The Cook County Pride Committee is thrilled to present our Annual Pride Celebration in downtown Grand Marais on June 15, 2024. This event is not just a celebration, but a powerful statement of support for the LGBTQ community and the communities of Cook County and Grand Portage. We are proud to stand with you and for you.
It was 55 years ago, in 1969, that the Memorial Rose Garden came to be. It was originally planted in the triangle near the intersection of Third Avenue West and Wisconsin Street before being moved to its new location in 1982, with the edging and walkway added in 2008. Each year, the garden has entranced residents and visitors alike with its spectacular blooms. And each year, Grand Marais Garden Club volunteers carefully tend to its needs, ensuring it will remain a focal point of vibrancy and color for all to enjoy for this year and for the many years to come.
Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law. Chapter 114, Senate File 4097: The Omnibus Commerce Policy Bill.
Short-term emergency aid included in larger package of EMS reforms which passed Saturday Early Saturday, morning, May 15, Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) successfully passed his legislation providing $24 million in short-term emergency aid to Minnesota’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in greater Minnesota, as well as $6 million for a sprint medic program in Northeast Minnesota. His provisions were included in a broader EMS reform package to address longer-term challenges to stabilize the dire situation facing EMS throughout the state.
A May 18 call at approximately 7:21 p.m. to the St.
Memorial Day and… “Have you ever stopped to ponder the amount of blood spilled, the volume of tears shed, the degree of pain and anguish endured, the number of noble men and women lost in battle so that we as individuals might have a say in governing our country? Honor the lives sacrificed for your freedoms”. -- Richelle E.
Don Alexander, age 88, of Marina, California and formerly of Olympia Fields, Illinois, was a long-time summer resident of the Gunflint Trail. Don was born on July 24, 1935, to Carl and Martha Alexander in Rockford, Illinois, and passed away on April 12, 2024 in California. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1953 and from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, with a major in Sociology, in 1958. As captain of the swim team, he set many Augustana and College Conference of Illinois freestyle records during his collegiate years. Don was inducted into the Augustana Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 as one of nine members representing all sports during the decade of the 50's. He met his wife Virginia (Ginger) at Augustana. They were married on August 7, 1960, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lockport, Illinois. Don received an M.Ed. from the University of Illinois in 1961 and an M.S. in Sociology from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1968. Don was the recipient of several National Science Foundation grants, spending summers at the University of California Berkeley, University of Colorado Boulder, and Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, as well as an Academic Year Institute in Sociology at Illinois Institute of Technology. He taught for seven years at Bloom High School and for twenty-eight years in the Sociology Department at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights. He coached swimming and tennis at Bloom High School, and upon retirement coached both boys' and girls' tennis at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields. Don was an enthusiastic tennis player and played with many groups through the years. Don served in the military beginning in 1958 with six months of basic training while stationed at Fort Ord, California. This was followed by five years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Don was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood, Illinois, serving on the church council and chairing the Social Ministry Committee for 13 years. Don's love of fishing