Cook County Chamber supports airport runway extension project
The Cook County Chamber of Commerce has strongly endorsed the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport Commission’s effort to extend the existing airport runway 4,200 feet to 5,000 feet, reports Jim Boyd, the chamber’s interim executive director. In a letter to the airport commission, Boyd wrote that the chamber board recognizes the runway expansion project as vital “for the health, safety and […]
USFS plans Artists Point improvements
Hundreds, if not thousands, of people per day visit Artists Point during the busy summer season. Visitors are drawn to The Point to enjoy the view, explore shoreline rocks, experience its small forest, observe wildlife, and absorb the sights and sounds of this natural Lake Superior setting. Few of the visitors know, however, that the area in Grand Marais known […]
Blessed are the safe?
As I write this reflection our country is, once again, considering military intervention in the affairs of a country on the verge of social implosion. Once again, we are tempted to believe that we can improve a desperate situation by applying our technological genius for destruction. It seems to me like trying to extinguish a fire with gasoline. This is […]
New Beginnings
Matthew James and Christa Olsen are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Matthew is the son of Leland and Pauline James of Grand Portage. Matthew graduated from Mesabi Community College with honors for welding in 2013. Matthew is employed at Azcon in Duluth as a machine operator. Christa is the daughter of Barry and Randi Olsen of Two […]
Robert A. Mowan
Robert A. Mowan passed away at home in Hovland on July 13, 2013. Robert was born December 26, 1931, in Little Falls, Minnesota. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the American Legion. He was a guide in his earlier years, a hunter and avid fisherman and carpenter by trade. He loved the outdoors […]
Thomas P. Sietsema
Thomas P. Sietsema, 45, lost his battle with liver cancer Aug. 24, 2013 after a courageous fight. He is survived by his wife Gael Solon, children Molly and Sam Sietsema of Grand Marais, parents Bill and Karen Sietsema of Renville, sister Judy and nephew Reed of Minneapolis, grandmother Ann Sietsema of Renville, mother-in-law Marilyn Solon of Bloomington, several aunts, uncles, […]
Garage sale brings help for the needy
A recent collaboration of volunteers has led to a significant community donation. Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church raised $1,750 for its Good Samaritan Fund at a garage sale held at the Grand Marais home of Reed and Barabara Holaday on August 17, 2013. Each year, the church donates 10 percent of its previous year’s operating budget to its Good […]
County experiencing staff turnover
The county has seen a lot of staff turnover in recent months. This is good news for people seeking certain types of jobs but difficult for some departments to keep up with. Public Health & Human Services Director Sue Futterer reported to the county board on August 27, 2013 that Child Support Officer Michael Garry had resigned after being recruited […]