Lonnie Dupre’s quest to become the first person to solo climb Mount Denali in January is going well but is not without some peril. On January 14, Dupre’s base camp manager Tom Surprenant reported that Lonnie had had a good day of climbing the day before, “despite getting blown off his feet a couple times early in the day. The […]
Runway extension considered likely
Cook County may someday be hopping on the fast track with a longer runway at the Cook County airport across from Devil’s Track Lake. Commissioner Jim Johnson reported to the county board on January 18 that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is likely to support extending the runway from 3,500 feet to 5,000 feet. A longer runway would enable larger […]
Boy Scouts of America to help with U.S. Forest Service projects
The Boy Scouts of America are going to make some significant contributions to U.S. Forest Service projects in Cook County this June. Three areas in the Gunflint and Tofte ranger districts will be enhanced with the help of several hundred Scouts in the esteemed Order of the Arrow, a Boy Scout honor society that provides significant contributions to communities through […]
Lutsen Fire Department gets grant for new tanker/tender
The Lutsen Fire Department learned in December 2010 that it was successful in its grant request for a new tanker/tender. After four years of applying for funds from the Assistance to Firefighters grant program, the Lutsen Fire Department will be receiving a grant of $152,594 from the fiscal year 2010 program. Firefighter John Groth, who worked with grant writer Scott […]
High noon on a summer day at the cabin
That’s a phrase from my family…it goes way back to when “we cousins” were together; a group of third through fifth graders having fun outside. It was high noon on a summer day at the cabin. We kids had been busy with our made-up-game “What’s that?” It was the kind of game we elementary kids took great delight in. “What’s […]
Feed My Starving Children campaign continues
Although the actual packaging of food for the Feed My Starving Children program won’t take place until April and May, there is still an opportunity to support this worthwhile North Shore effort. Before the mobile pack units arrive in Two Harbors and in Grand Marais, there must be enough money to fund the visit— $19,000 per event. The community can […]
Grant applications sought for free paint products
The Northland Foundation is partnering for the 14th year with the Minneapolis-based Valspar Foundation to provide free paint and coating products for community restoration or beautification projects. This grant opportunity is available to communities and nonprofit organizations located in the seven counties of northeastern Minnesota. Applications are due to the Northland Foundation by March 7. Awardees will be notified at […]
Historical Reflections
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EDA considers hiring general manager for Superior National
While the Cook County-Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) works to determine what the duties of the recently established Superior National at Lutsen golf course committee will be, the committee itself has set to work. Committee Member Jim King reported to the EDA board on Tuesday, January 11 on committee-level discussion, which led to a special follow-up meeting of the […]