Candidates for public office are reminded that state law prohibits the placement, painting, printing or affixing of advertisements to any object within the limits of any highway in Minnesota. This prohibition in Minnesota Statutes, section 160.27, applies to political campaign signs as well as to all other forms of advertising. Thislaw applies to all state, county, city and township roads […]
Communication towers to facilitate services throughout Cook County
Numerous communication improvements are on the horizon throughout the county. On Tuesday, August 24, Sheriff Mark Falk and Radio Systems Coordinator Duane Ege brought several tower lease agreements to the county board for its approval. Cell phone coverage in Portage After numerous cell phone companies turned down the opportunity to lease space on the county-owned communications tower on tribal land […]
Solutions and standards still sought for Poplar River
The Poplar River Management Board (PRMB) continues to work with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on establishing turbidity standards for the Poplar River and getting the sediment level down to meet those standards. At its Monday, August 2, 2010 meeting the PRMB discussed its unsuccessful application for a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant in the amount of $1,000,000 and […]
Another successful mid-summer event for Mid-Gunflint Trail
Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall No. 1 was crowded with folks from the Mid-Gunflint Trail and beyond on Saturday, August 14, to enjoy the midsummer activities hosted by the Mid-Trail Homeowners Association, including the Live Auction with Phil Serrin. In addition to the lively auction, there were refreshments and a flea market, a boutique, and the drawing for […]
Local groups receive arts grants
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications totaling $80,860 to be awarded in Art Project grants; $23,260 in Rural and Community Art grants; and $55,515 in individual Artist Support grants. The funding for these grants is made available by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote […]
Jane Howard
People who enter homegrown and homemade items in the Cook County fair are very prolific. An even 100 exhibitors entered a total of 615 entries for this year’s event on Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Seventy-one adult exhibitors entered a total of 441 entries, and 29 youth exhibitors entered a total of 174 entries. Theoldest entrant is believed […]
Healthy fun and prizes at Health & Wellness Fair
The Early Childhood Coalition’s Health and Wellness Fair at the Cook County Fair on Saturday, August 21 was very well-attended, with dozens of families stopping by a number of booths to learn about services for children in the community. Attendees had a card stamped after visiting the various stations and then cards were entered in a drawing for a number […]
Lions and Lionesses “rock” the Fair
The Cook County Fair was full of fun for visiting children. The Grand Marais Lioness Club added to the action with a Lions and Lioness Club rock painting activity. Theyoung artists were creative and imaginative with a flair for color. All of the children who participated received a Walt Mianowski—“Duffer the clown”—balloon and a colorful sticker donated by the North […]
8th Plein Aire contest under way
Join the Grand Marais Art Colony for the 8th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition & Exhibition, Aug. 27 through Sept. 6. Set up your easel and canvas to capture the scenic landscapes of the rugged shores of Lake Superior and surrounding North Woods in this fun and competitive outdoor painting contest. Participants can paint anytime, anywhere in Cook County during […]