"Decibel meters are open to interpretation and not as black and white." Grand Marais city councilors made more changes to a proposed noise ordinance June 24, but unanimously approved the new regulations on first reading. If the ordinance receives a positive vote on second reading, scheduled for July 8, it will become effective upon publication soon thereafter. The vote followed […]
Citizens not quiet about noise ordinance
"Decibel meters are open to interpretation and not as black and white."Consultant hired to investigate shared facility
Consultant David Skelton, retired St. Louis County maintenance manager, has been hired by six Grand Marais-area agencies at a cost of up to $8,000 to explore the feasibility of a multi-agency maintenance facility. The Cook County Board of Commissioners, the last agency to sign on, agreed Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to pay 25% of the cost. Cook County Highway Engineer […]
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The 2009 Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Pageant at North House Folk School was a wonderful beginning of summer celebration on the Grand Marais waterfront. Top: The wooden sailing Aakvik looked beautiful berthed at the Folk School dock. It was one of dozens of boats crafted with loving care by wooden boat builders. Middle: Boat lovers of all ages […]
Park board struggles with master plan
The Grand Marais Park Board came a little closer to making final decisions on its recreation park master plan when it met in city council chambers Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The meeting started with a review of the May 19 “listening session” intended to gather input from the community. Board members agreed that the comments were mixed regarding how much […]
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The Gunflint Ranger District hosted an Open House on Friday, June 19, one of many events celebrating the centennial year for Superior National Forest. In 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt set aside the 644,114 acres. On hand was Forest Service founder Gifford Pinchot (actually Steve Robertson of the Tofte Ranger District). See more of the celebration on page B7.
Correction:
In the caption of last week’s photo of a broadwinged hawk dining on a grouse, we incorrectly identified the dead bird. It is a ruffed grouse. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.
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Buck’s Hardware Hank of Grand Marais is the recipient of the 2008 President’s Paint Award, which was presented in January at United Hardware Distributing Company’s Spring and Summer Buying Market in Minneapolis’s Convention Center. The President’s Paint Award is given to the top 100 Hardware Hank stores that excelled in paint sales and promotions during 2008. Shown receiving the award […]
Kent Groethe to speak June 28
Zoar Lutheran Church in Tofte and Zion Lutheran Church in Finland will host Pastor Kent Groethe on Sunday afternoon and evening on June 28. Pastor Groethe’s seminar is entitled Hearing God. Thisseminar is from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at Zoar Church in Tofte. A break time with a potluck supper is planned. All are welcome to […]