Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Housing Coordinator Nancy Grabko reported on the status of the latest Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Small Cities Development Program grant at the October 22, 2013 county board meeting. The report was given during a public hearing required under conditions of the grant. Four commercial properties and four homes […]
CCLEP donates books to the library
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) has donated several construction-related books to the Grand Marais Public Library. These books are for building designers, construction and trade professionals, homeowners and anyone interested in how buildings work. Builder’s Guide to Cold Climates by Joseph Lstiburek is a construction industry standard and pertains to building in the climate of Cook County. Water Management […]
More Mutt Mitt stations coming to Grand Marais
Several new Mutt Mitt stations were slated for installation throughout Grand Marais. At the November 5, 2013 Grand Marais Park Board meeting, park board member Tracy Benson reported a very positive response from 20 business owners she had solicited for sponsorships of the stations. For a one-time donation, their names will be displayed on signs to be attached to the […]
Eversons get second at national logrolling tournament
With most of the team done for the season, three members of the North Shore Rollers team attended the November 2 national amateur logrolling tournament held in Hudson, Wisconsin at the YMCA. First up was Taylor Everson, who rolled in the U-7 co-ed division. Last year Taylor placed third, earning a bronze medal. But this year, with one more year […]
Scared Silly
I recently went to the movies with my son Jack. He’s a big fan of scary films that make you jump in your seat and grab the person next to you, even if they are a stranger. I am easily scared. I always have been. My mom’s sisters and brother liked to watch the Twilight Zone on TV and even […]
CCHS Seniors study the art of bookmaking
Mountain ash berries – chipmunks – stormy water – and Sawtooth ridges: senior students at Cook County High School have captured images of nature to enhance the sale of books they are making to support their Senior Show. The proceeds from the students’ sale of books help to fund their individual Senior Books. Throughout the year, the seniors work on […]
CCHS graduate completes sign language training
Cook County High School graduate Laura Weitz graduated on September 6, 2013 from the summer session of the Video Relay Service Interpreting Institute’s School-to-Work program. She is one of only 12 of St. Paul College’s Interpreter Education Program graduates to be chosen for the program. Weitz resides in Minneapolis. The Video Relay Service Interpreting Institute is a training facility dedicated […]
Community groups join forces for Nov. 14 “Give to the Max Day”
The nonprofits of Cook County are a small handful of the many organizations throughout the state that will once again ask Minnesotans to display their record-breaking generosity by donating to their favorite causes and schools online at www.GiveMN.org during the fifth annual “Give to the Max Day” on November 14. Give to the Max Day is important as it emphasizes […]
