3 percent levy increase in 2010 city budget
Grand Marais taxpayers will see a 3 percent levy increase next year unless city council makes further cuts to its proposed 2010 budget before the end of the year. Councilors approved a preliminary maximum levy total of $802,657, including a general revenue levy of $601,802 at their Sept. 9 meeting. Thelevy — which amounts to about a $24,000 increase — […]
Energy law leaves Forest Service resources out of the picture
A growing number of state and federal laws seek to decrease reliance on fossil fuels while promoting ecological health. One of Cook County’s largest natural resources is its forestland. Both the language of laws already in place and laws that are being proposed are likely to impact how that resource can be tapped. This summer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
Hansen named chair of Northland Foundation
Cindy Hansen of Tofte, currently serving her eighth year on the board of the Northland Foundation, has been appointed as chair of the foundation board for 2009-2010. Hansen said she is delighted to serve as chair, explaining, “This is the best organization I’ve ever dealt with.” Hansen explains that the Northland Foundation was founded in 1986, one of six initiatives […]
38 artists paint Cook County for the Plein Air competition
If you weren’t at the Grand Marais Art Colony last weekend, you missed a fantastic exhibit of local landscape paintings by guest artists from far and wide. It was the culmination of the 7th Annual Plein Air Competition, which included a terrific week of outdoor painting and a variety of special events such as the Night Paint, guest speaker Howard […]
Lions unwind at steak fry
The Grand Marais Lions and Lioness clubs relaxed and took a deep breath after the busy summer during the Lion’s Steak Fry on Tuesday, August 25th at the Gunflint Hills Golf Course in Grand Marais. After the amazing amount of time and effort it took to organize Fisherman’s Picnic weekend for our community, it is a well-deserved break. A round […]
Art abounds at Grand Marais Art Colony
You see artists standing at their easels or drawing boards along roads, rivers, hiking trails, and beaches. Artists stop to be inspired by flowers in your garden. Artists stand in fields of poppies, birch groves, and stands of maples. Surrounded by water, rocks, sky, sunrise, sunset, and moonrise, they’re part of the landscape of Cook County. And it’s their art […]
Isle Royale Artist-in-Residence: A call for entries
Applications are now being accepted for Isle Royale National Park’s 2010 Artist-in-Residence Program, Phyllis Green, park superintendent recently announced. “This program provides artists the opportunity to become part of a long-established tradition of interpreting the national parks through works of art,” explained Green. The Artist-in-Residence Program at Isle Royale is open to professional artists whose work can be inspired by […]
North Shore Health Care Foundation Tournament fees reduced
Due to the economy and the times, the North Shore Health Care Foundation annual golf tournament numbers are down. So, for this year, the foundation board is lowering the registration fee from $125.00 to $90.00 and refunding the $35.00 to anyone already registered. A check will be waiting at the registration table on tournament day for those who have already […]
Annual Harvest Dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
The annual Harvest Dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 2. The traditional menu will be served: fish cakes, ham, parsley buttered potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, beet pickles, rye bread and apple dessert. Most of the dinner items come from parish gardens or are homemade by parish women. Tickets are $12 for adults, […]