I think the historical society should not open the Bally Blacksmith Shop building because everyone needs a little mystery in his or her life. Then again, I have always wondered what was in there, like there could be a Cyclops with a pet horse and they sneak out at night for food. Who knows? Sam SietsemaGrand Marais
How secure are we?
Are we paying attention? Probably not. According to a NBC.com report on March 19, 2013, U.S. Federal Judge Susan Illston last Friday struck down FBI gag orders imposed on companies who receive NSLs (National Security Letters) to release information on people without warrant, and then forbid companies from even acknowledging them or discussing their circumstances. Unlike other subpoenas and warrants, […]
Petition seeking county attorney’s resignation on-line
Regarding the allegations against our county attorney, I want to say that I have known the young girl involved and her family since 1999 when I bought my home up here. I feel awful for her and them, and have been looking for a way to show my support. I have become aware of an on-line website that does support […]
County should enact an employee moral code
As the tension mounts whether Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell will resign, be paid or be charged in the ongoing Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation, a great opportunity exists for something positive to come out of this scandal. Our elected officials in the big concrete building could give our citizenry hope and some light at the end of the tunnel. […]
New D.A.R.E. officer in Cook County
The State of Minnesota recently welcomed 24 new D.A.R.E. officers. Among them was Cook County Sheriff ’s Deputy Ben Hallberg, who is taking over the drug and alcohol resistance program from Chief Deputy Leif Lunde. Chief Deputy Lunde has been the D.A.R.E. officer since 2001, taking over from Deputy Tim Weitz who started the D.A.R.E. program under the late Sheriff […]
Lutsen talks training and Taconite Harbor
The Lutsen Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 19 was fairly quick, as the township had just held its annual meeting the week before. As it was the last meeting for Supervisor Joe Buttweiler, who did not run for re-election, the board of supervisors wished him well. At past meetings, changes to the town hall parking lot had been discussed, but […]
Gerald “Jerry” E. Mark,
Gerald “Jerry” E. Mark, 83, of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at the Elim Care and Rehab Center in Princeton. Jerry was born on October 25, 1929 in Princeton, MN the son of Marion and Freda (Perkola) Mark. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School. Jerry married Helen (Slebiska) Sha on April 28, 1984 at Bethany Lutheran Church […]
Jurine Martha Fjare Schellberg –
Jurine Martha Fjare Schellberg – October 18, 1925 to March 11, 2013 Jurine Martha Fjare Schellberg, 87, joined her maker the evening of March 11, 2013 surrounded by her husband, five children and four of her grandchildren. Jurine graduated from Ames High School and continued her education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota where she received a BS degree […]
Kathie Johnson Smith
Kathie Johnson Smith died March 9, 2013, with her son, brother and niece by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 49. Kathie was born June 5, 1963 to Peter “Floyd” and Jeanann Johnson of Grand Marais. She loved camping with her family, going to stock car races, and just being outdoors and being with her friends. […]