Give the gift of outdoor opportunities

For those hunting for holiday gift ideas, consider giving someone the opportunity for a lifetime of outdoor adventures with a Minnesota lifetime fishing or hunting license. The memory of time spent outdoors is one of the most meaningful gifts one can give.

Eugene A. Glader

Eugene A. Glader, age 89, of North Oaks, Minnesota, passed away on November 22, 2023. Survived by wife, Laurene; children, Tim (Barbie) Glader, Sonja Langlie, Tom (Carol) Glader, and Mary (John) Hay; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30 (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at GracePoint Church, 2351 Rice Creek Rd., New Brighton, Minnesota. Reception following service. Interment Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Minnesota.

County Board approves seeking Construction Manager at Risk for CIP projects

The county board approved issuing requests for proposals for construction management services on November 14 by a 5-0 vote, but it took about an hour of discussion to get to a final vote. The county seeks to hire a Construction Manager at Risk to coordinate and manage 25 projects on the deferred maintenance list over five years.

Backstage Buzz

Grand Marais Playhouse has a plateful of holiday plays The Playhouse is swimming in the holiday spirit with two plays in rehearsal with a combined cast of 32 community members as actors and stage crew! The two-play event is a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of the A-List from St. Nicholas, more commonly referred to as Twas the Night Before Christmas.