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Thanks to the amazing generosity of the Grand Marais Lions Club funding for free stamps

Following the opening prayer delivered by Dale McIntyre, minister of the Cornerstone Community Church, about 100 people who were gathered on the courthouse lawn listened as American Legion Post Commander Robert (Bob) Mattson once again gave a concise but meaningful Memorial Day speech.

Before any of the 52 people attending Bethlehem Lutheran Church on the evening of Tuesday, May 20, could begin to assemble a Solar Light and phone Charger kit for Ukrainians, they were first introduced to an unvarnished look at how the war is affecting the Ukrainian people via a one-hour slide show hosted by Dave Nonnemacher, Director of New Horizon’s Foundation USA, a Romanian based organization.

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.

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.

North Shore Health (NSH) has a proud legacy of displaying the creative work of local artists in their public spaces. The inaugural exhibition launched on May 17, 2018 during the NSH rededication ceremony, following the completion of the facility expansion project.

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