Is your home in need of repairs? USDA Rural Development may be able to help. The agency has approximately $270,000 in grants available statewide for very low income homeowners for home repair to correct or remove existing health, safety, sanitary and accessibility issues. Grants up to $7,500 may be available to eligible households. The program is available to homeowners living […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoDec. 27, 2002 Conservation Officer Connie Tikkala is seeking information about two moose that were killed in a clearcut north of Tofte sometime around Thanksgiving. The animals were found lying in close proximity. Judging by their feet, they were goodsized bulls. The animals’ heads were cut off and missing. Aside from one hind quarter, the remainder of the […]
New cell tower for Grand Marais
On December 11, the county board voted to buy a communication tower for a dollar. It doesn’t plan to use the tower, however, and it will soon be removed, but it’s all part of a greater plan. Contingent upon approval of a contract by the County Attorney’s Office, the county will buy from WDIO TV its tower on the hill […]
Water monitoring volunteers needed
Are you interested in getting outside and volunteering this summer? There are opportunities to go and play in water while doing some science in Cook County. All volunteers will be trained in the spring 2013. Cook County Soil & Water is not asking for a commitment, but would like to hear from you if you are interested. Soil & Water […]
Safe Routes to School Committee hires coordinator
The Grand Marais Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) committee recently received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to fund a two-year program to increase the safety of the school zone between ISD 166 and Great Expectations School for children walking and biking to school. The group’s application was rated No. 1 in the entire state of Minnesota, due […]
The best New Year’s resolutions
For a long time, I quit making New Year’s resolutions. You might say I became a cynic. “A fresh start” always sounded wonderful at the end of an old year when I was filled up to my ears with calorie laden, overdone celebrations. I’d find myself yearning for a “fresh new beginning” and would enthusiastically write a list of new […]
Grand Marais lighthouse photo wins magazine award
A photo of a Cook County landmark was among 14 awards garnered by Lake Superior Magazine from the Minnesota Magazine and Publishing Association’s annual Excellence Awards. The Grand Marais lighthouse was featured on the cover of the magazine’s February/March 2012 issue to illustrate Wild about Weather, a story detailing weather and weather effects in the region. The photo, taken by […]
Zumbathon Latin dance party coming January 5
Put your sneakers on and get ready to dance away your winter blues with a Zumba event that will raise money for two good causes. Local residents Kathy Bernier and Chris Angelo, a licensed Zumba instructor, have teamed up to host a Zumbathon the afternoon of January 5 in the Sawtooth Elementary School gym. For a suggested donation of $10 […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses at the North Shore Campus, 300 W. 3rd St. in Grand Marais. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 387-3411 or at www.northshorecampus.org. Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Foot Care Clinic The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Department of Public Health & Human Services offer their Foot Care Clinic at the Grand Marais […]