Tom Wacholz, president, and Rob Barse, project coordinator for ORB Management Corporation, met with the county board Tuesday, November 9, 2010 to talk about a proposed management and consulting agreement for the construction of a new community center/pool complex in Grand Marais. Thecommittee that is working on the project on behalf of the county recommended ORB Management to help the […]
Revenue and rates reviewed by Park Board
Increased attendance at the Grand Marais Recreation Park has meant an increase in revenues of “about $50,000” over last year, said Dave Tersteeg, Parks Manager, at the park board’s Nov. 4 meeting. Tersteeg gave a list of proposals for rate adjustments for the 2011 season. None of them were voted on, and will be reviewed at the next meeting. Some […]
Flute Reed Partnership board meets, discusses work plan
The Flute Reed Partnership (FRP) board met Oct. 5 and discussed a variety of topics. Attending were Steve Dykstra (by telephone), Virginia Hahn, Dusty Nelms, Richard Olson and Rick Schubert. Schubert presented background on the Flute Reed Partnership, the persons and government agencies involved and the grant process, noting that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is the main grantee. […]
ARAC announces grant application deadlines
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council announces upcoming grant deadlines for funding for individual artists and arts organizations in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties. The dates for upcoming grant writing workshops and grant program deadlines are: . Nov. 19: Art Project Grants. Thismatching grant program offers funding to arts organizations of up to $6,000 to produce […]
Marketing expert shares tips with local business owners
Lisa Hiebert had a lot of interesting things to say at the October 27 Cook County Business Networking Luncheon at Chez Jude sponsored by Cook county Higher Education. An employee of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota, Hiebert is a director of strategic marketing. Part of her job entails speaking to groups about ways to improve their […]
Museum’s annual “Fishing Life” program Nov. 20
In August of 2009 the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte started a new program Stories of the Fishing Life told by those who lived it. The program of saving stories is now a quarterly event that is filmed and digitized onto DVD discs. This effort preserves the history of commercial fishing families and the lifestyle they experienced and […]
Benefit for Tofte firefighter
Several local fire departments are joining together to help out one of their own—Randy “Cooter” Nelson of Tofte, who has undergone emergency heart surgery. On Sunday, November 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., everyone is invited to the Schroeder Town Hall for spaghetti, sloppy joes, chili, great desserts and all the fixins. The benefit is sponsored by the Schroeder, […]
Hovland Fire Department deer season dining
Everyone is invited to gather with friends and neighbors at the Hovland Town Hall and have fun while supporting the local fire department. The Hovland Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association is sponsoring a potluck benefit supper on Saturday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. In addition to a wonderful community meal—expect some wild game dishes—there will be a silent auction and […]
Warm or cold, Winterer’s Gathering is coming to North House
The Winterer’s Gathering at North House Folk School has become a northland tradition, with yurts and canvas tents popping up on the Grand Marais waterfront, demonstrating winter camping and activities. If the weather doesn’t change, this will likely be the warmest Winterer’s Gathering ever. This year’s event will be Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 21. Community members are encouraged […]
Library expansion should not eliminate village green
I love Grand Marais. I grew up here and I return every summer with my two little girls. My girls, even though young, are able to appreciate the beauty and simplicity that is uniquely Grand Marais. Many of my fondest memories of growing up are related to these simple pleasures, and the village green is the location of many of […]