One of the first topics of business at the Lutsen Town Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, was appointing an interim town clerk. It was the last official meeting for Clerk Amity Goettl, who submitted her resignation in August. Three citizens answered the call for an interim clerk, submitting applications to serve as clerk until the election in March 2012—Sylviya Duclos, […]
County board debates level of involvement in library project
A month after County Commissioner Fritz Sobanja raised concerns over the workmanship on the Grand Marais Public Library addition, the county board continues to discuss how much oversight of the project they should be doing. On September 27, 2011, Commissioner Sue Hakes said she had done a walk-through of progress the week before, and it appeared that Sobanja’s concerns were […]
Historical Reflections
A history of fire in Quetico-SuperiorAs our minds and hearts are preoccupied these days with forest fire, it may be interesting to learn a bit about the history of forest fire in the area that is presently burning. Experts have no doubt that fire raged through the forest in ancient times. There were no trained firefighters then. Because lightning was a major cause of fire […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · Oc t. 1, 2001 The possibility that the county may form an Economic Development Authority of its own, separate from the joint city/county EDA, was floated at the Sept. 18 commissioners’ meeting. County Attorney Bill Hennessy said the only way the county can sell land for less than market value is to create a housing agency. […]
Sheriff cracks down on underage drinking parties
Sheriff Mark Falk wants to put a stop to underage drinking in Cook County. Laws already exist that make supplying alcohol to anyone under 21 a criminal offense. But it may become a misdemeanor to even host a gathering where people under 21 are drinking alcohol, regardless of who supplied it. Falk has been working with County Attorney Tim Scannell […]
EDA talks to “economic gatekeeper”
In response to calls for increased marketing of lots in the Cedar Grove Business Park, Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Matt Geretschlaeger invited John Marshall and Aaron Brossolt of the Golden Shovel Agency to an EDA meeting to explain the services they offer. At the September 13 meeting, the men explained that their business is […]
Relax and enjoy fall at the Senior Center
Things are really starting to quiet down around the county. It is quite a change from the rush of August, with Fisherman’s Picnic. The colors are changing as are the temperatures. It has been beautiful touring around the county. The cooler weather reminds one that there is little time left to do all the chores and batten down the hatches […]
Flurry of fall activities!
The residents at North Shore Care Center welcomed autumn with a leaf tour up the Gunflint Trail and along the shore in Croftville. The day was sunny and warm enough to enjoy Dairy Queen treats on the patio when we returned. Everyone is in good spirits with our beautiful fall, and we hope for more good days to get outdoors […]
Who do I thank?
My car hits a pothole and recent rainwater splashes high. I’m driving over the unpaved Devil’s Track Road unfinished construction zone. I step on the gas again and bump and bounce over the gravel washboard, small rocks flying. Driving this stretch of road should be fun since conditions are perfect for an off-road vehicle like my Jeep Wrangler, but I […]
Grand Marais Fusion offering tasty shakes and wellness coaching
So you want to drop a few pounds, but you have a hard time keeping yourself motivated. Or you’re trying to bulk up or run faster and need to pay more attention to what you’re putting into your body. Or you’re wondering if your junk food diet is sucking your energy and setting you up for health problems down the […]