Viking boys’ basketball team gets ready for the season

Vikings boys’ head basketball Coach Keaton Riley and his assistant coaches Tia Parks and Will Sandstrom ran the kids through a spirited practice last Tuesday. 'We are building a culture here, and the kids are getting it,' Riley said.

Rock Skipping

Staff photos by Brian Larsen Lake Superior Trading Post co-owner Eric Humphrey hosted a morning and afternoon rock skipping contest just outside of his store last Saturday. There were winners for getting the most skips, having the farthest skips apart from each other, and skipping the largest rock.

Minnesota DNR shares reminders about the upcoming snowmobile riding season

As the snowmobile riding season draws near, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements. The current lack of snow cover means that Minnesota’s snowmobile trails will not be usable by the official opening date of Dec. 1. Several conditions must be met before trails are open, groomed and ready for travel:

Beaver: Recovery

Beaver are a keystone species; they have a major impact on their environment and are critical to maintaining that biological community. Unfortunately, beaver recovery was slowed by another war on beaver regarding stream trout management.

BEYOND REASON

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch This time of year, many conspicuous characters abound.

Outdoors with James Egan

You might remember this old motivational poster from the 80s or 90s. It was everywhere.

Moving on

Serenity or Action? I try to remind myself of the Serenity Prayer when I face overwhelming issues, and it helps. Sometimes there is nothing I can do.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Garden Club Christmas Luncheon The Grand Marais Garden Club Christmas Luncheon will be held at the Birch Terrace Supper Club, 601 West Highway 61, 11:30 AM, Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Kids' Christian Story Hour Saturday, Dec.

Northwoods Fiber Guild open house and sale draws nice crowds!

The Northwoods Fiber Guild held their annual Holiday Sale & Open House on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at Grand Marais Art Colony’s Studio 21. In the past the sale was held at the original Grand Maras Art Colony, a much smaller space then Studio 21 provides.

Northland Foundation announces Canadian Border Counties Economic Relief Program

Grants up to $50,000 offered to businesses in counties bordering Canada that lost 10% or more in revenues between 2019 and 2021 due to border and BWCAW closures Grants up to $50,000 each are being made available to businesses located in counties bordering Canada. For-profit businesses that lost 10 percent or more in revenues during the closure of the Canadian border since 2020 and/or the 2021 closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will be eligible.