On July 1, 2009, Minnesota began collecting the first proceeds from an additional 3/8ths of one percent sales tax that is constitutionally dedicated over the next 25 years for investments in clean water, wildlife habitat, parks, trails, and arts and cultural projects. Minnesotans voted by a margin of 54-46 percent to approve the dedicated funds in last fall’s election to […]
House fire a great training opportunity
The Grand Marais Fire Department would like to thank all those who helped with the live training burn conducted on July 11. This was an excellent and invaluable opportunity for the Fire Department to receive training and experience in attacking a live interior structure fire. Those who helped include the Cook County Sheriff ‘s Office, US Forest Service, Grand Marais […]
Obama enables adversaries
President Obama damaged the CIA when he released memos describing the “enhanced interrogation techniques” used on high level terrorists. He weakened the CIA when he said he would release photographs showing abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan, but then under pressure he decided not to release the photos. This is typical flip flop behavior by the Administration – hold […]
COMMUNITY CALEN DAR
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meetings. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: 12 Step Study Meeting, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Electric Co-op building, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, […]
Young boat builder David Hansen
David Hansen, 14, of Lutsen has accomplished something many grown men only dream of. With the help of his uncle, Neil Hansen, he has built his own seaworthy vessel, a Barnegat Bay Sneakbox. Neil Hansen said David got the idea of building a boat after seeing an old hydroplane at the family’s Caribou Lake cabin. “He said, ‘Maybe we could […]
Tennis tournament will go on despite construction
The Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament will begin Wednesday, July 29 at the high school tennis courts and continue through Sunday, Aug. 2. Due to court reconstruction there are only two courts available this year. Consequently, the adult tournament will be doubles only. There will be consolation matches as court availability permits. There will be Men’s, Women’s and Mixed […]
Olson graduates from Vermilion College
Trisha Olson of Grand Marais graduated on May 12, 2009 from Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN. She earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Vermilion Community College educates people from all walks of life to become well-rounded, ethical citizens prepared to work, live, and learn in a changing world, especially the natural world that surrounds us. Trisha […]
Mellang graduates from University of MN
Martina Summer Mellang of Lutsen was among the candidates for graduation at the University of Minnesota’s Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 16 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Martina received her bachelor of applied sciences degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Martina is the daughter of John and Sally Mellang of Lutsen. She is a 2004 graduate of Cook County […]
Tasha Johnson to attend UMM
Tasha Johnson of Grand Marais has been accepted to and has chosen to attend the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM), one of the most respected public liberal arts colleges in the nation, beginning fall 2009. Tasha is a 2007 graduate of Cook County High School. She is the daughter of Annette Johnson and Rocky Johnson of Grand Marais. The University […]