County surveyor Wayne Hensche has completed his survey of the Esther Lake area in Hovland. He reported the results to the county board Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Many properties that were assumed to have 40 acres were found to have fewer than 40. One property owner ended up with 41.36 acres, but the one who ended up with the least […]
Truth in taxation meeting held
Several things were apparent at the Tuesday, December 15 Truth in Taxation meeting held in the county commissioners room at 6 p.m.: Minnesota’s tax laws are confusing and ever changing and Cook County Auditor Braidy Powers and Cook County Assessor Mary Black are staying abreast of the complex mess that comes their way every year at this time. By law […]
Tax mystery solved
County Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers received a reply from the Minnesota Department of Revenue regarding why Cook County received only $8,754 in sales and excise taxes from the Grand Portage Reservation in 2009, when it had received $72,819 the year before. The state told Powers that incorrect reporting by the petroleum suppliers and incorrect calculation of reservation use resulted in the […]
The 1% tax buck stops at the county board
Community Center Director Diane Booth returned to the county board Tuesday, December 15, 2009 to ask for clarification on pursuing plans for the new community center/ pool complex to be funded by the upcoming 1% sales and use tax. With her were Community Center board members Jean Mathis and Gail Anderson. Booth said she doesn’t know whether to move forward […]
Higher Ed offers small business finance course
On February 3 and 4, 2010, Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with the UMD Center for Economic Development will sponsor Profit Mastery: Creating Value and Building Wealth, an internationally-acclaimed seminar for owners, managers, and advisors of small businesses. The program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of […]
Christmas novella by local author a great fireside read
“There are some Christmases that slink by, their significance lost amid the flurry of parties, holiday card mailings, and the endless lists of stocking stuffers. They end well, perhaps, with a sigh of relief and a warm curl of happiness that signifies, once again, a successful season had by all. “There are other years, however, that stand out in stark […]
Family-friendly winter event offered by library, Art Colony
The Grand Marais Art Colony and Grand Marais Public Library are partnering to offer an afternoon of winter fun for children and families on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 1-3 p.m. at the Art Colony, offering a medley of activities, including folk music and dancing with renowned regional caller Terrence Smith, a story time with winter-themed tales, and an opportunity for […]
DNR seeks 2010 grant applications
TheMinnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that applications are available for a number of grants. Theyinclude grants for 2010 parks and trails Legacy funds; regional parks outside the metro area; natural and scenic areas; local trail connections, federal recreation trails, regional trails outside the metro area; public boat accesses; Metro Greenways community conservation assistance; and aquatic invasive species […]
Citizens protest county tax and fee increases
On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, the county board heard from a couple of citizens who were unhappy about proposed changes in county taxes and fees. Maureen O’Phelan, who with her husband Michael owns both Solbakken Resort and Cascade Lodge, will be paying $4,662 more in property tax for Solbakken next year than they did this year, an increase of 94.4%. […]
