An important event that takes place each Fisherman’s Picnic is the naming of the Cook County Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year. A number of community notables have been honored on the Lion’s grandstand and with a chauffeured ride in the Fisherman’s Picnic parade. If you know someone who should be honored for the contribution they […]
Special taxing district for West Rosebush Lane
"Other than fire and police protection, what do these people receive for their tax dollars?""Other than fire and police protection, what do these people receive for their tax dollars?" After considerable discussion and over the objections of County Highway Engineer Shae Kosmalski, the county board approved a motion Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to create a special taxing zone, or subordinate service district (SSD) for West Rosebush Lane off Highway 61 west of Grand Marais. […]
Board of Equalization and Appeal decides on property tax appeals
Two of the three parties who met with the Cook County Board of Appeal and Equalization June 16, 2009 did not get what they asked for when the board reconvened Tuesday, June 23. The board had met for three hours the evening of June 22 as well but was not able to complete its business until it met for a […]
Schroeder supervisors take time to consider bond payoff
"This is a good thing for the county, it removes debt. ""This is a good thing for the county, it removes debt." At the June 9, 2009 meeting of the Schroeder board of supervisors, Scott Harrison and Sally Nankivell of the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association (LTTA) asked Schroeder town supervisors Ross Willson, Catherine Johnson, and Bill McKeever to approve an amendment to a 2003 settlement agreement with the county regarding the collection […]
Oshki Ogimaag enthusiasm running high
Excitement is building in Grand Portage as staff is hired for Oshki Ogimaag, the School of New Leaders, which will open this fall as a K-6 public charter school. Cook County School District 166 closed its Grand Portage campus on the last day of school this June in order to make way for the charter school. Oshki Ogimaag will have […]
Squad cars to get computers
"We need to start moving in the direction of the future, and this is one of those steps. "The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Sheriff Mark Falk Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to outfit Sheriff ‘s Department vehicles with computers. The computers will allow officers to access information from the state directly without having to go through dispatchers. Theywill also be able to write a report at the scene of a call instead of waiting […]
Cabinology speaker to visit Schroeder
If there is such a thing as a rock star of “Cabinology,” Dale Mulfinger is that person. Mulfinger, architect and author of Cabinology and The Architecture of Edwin Lundie, will be presenting a talk about “cabinology” and the work of Edwin Lundie at the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18. His talk is free […]
Good food and hearty stories at Cross River
Center in Schroeder opened for the season with a wellattended, enthusiastic celebration the evening of June 5, 2009. The event included food, wine and punch, music by Paul Deaner and Andy Skalsky, and a reading by local author Kirsten Stasney from her new book, Thy Father’s Will. Exhibit rooms were open, and the museum shop offered many interesting items that […]
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The Cook County Historical Society hosted its famed Fishcake Dinner at St. John’s Catholic Church on Friday, June 12. Above Right: Wayne Anderson and Bob Pratt were on kitchen duty, serving up hearty servings of delicious fishcakes and fixings. Left: Little Maya McHugh drew names for prizes at the Fishcake dinner. Prizes given were free Historical Society memberships, historical books, […]
Catch The Final Twist at Playhouse
This weekend marks the debut of the latest Grand Marais Playhouse production, The Final Twist by Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley. The Final Twist cast includes Nathan Borka, Bob Carter and Molly Hicken. At press time tickets were going fast for this classic thriller. Director Sue Hennessy said the play is packed with intrigue and humor with an ingenious plot. […]