State support vital to district heating system, consultant says Bill Neil
The city’s financial consultant told Grand Marais City Council March 12 that although there was some interest shown by prospective financial backers contacted about a proposed $10 million district heating project, the undertaking isn’t feasible without state bonding bill support. Nick Anhut of Ehlers Inc. presented the findings of a report requested by the city council in January. He said […]
Pellet from an airgun kills Isle Royale wolf
While one mystery was solved, another mystery looms, but may never be solved. A necropsy performed by pathologists at Colorado State Veterinary Diagnostic (CSVD) on “Isabelle,” the lone grey Isle Royale wolf found dead on the shore of Lake Superior in Grand Portage, determined that a lightweight pellet shot from an airgun killed her. But who shot the pellet may […]
Moving Matters making strides, county board approves sidewalk
The Cook County commissioners’ room was packed on March 18, 2014 for the public comment period that precedes the board’s business meeting. More than 30 people showed up to advocate for the county board approving funds that would allow a sidewalk to be built from County Road 7 from the old Gunflint Trail (5th Avenue West) to Birchwood Apartments. The […]
County Attorney’s criminal sexual conduct case rescheduled
The hearing in the fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct case of Cook County Attorney Timothy Scannell that was postponed in January 2014 will be held next week, on Thursday, March 27 at 1:15 p.m. at the St. Louis County courthouse in Duluth. At the hearing, a contested omnibus hearing, Judge Shaun Floerke will consider if the matter will continue to trial […]
The M&M family
At the recent Mush for a Cure event, my 10-year-old granddaughter RaeAnne noticed that many participants had the pink Mush for a Cure logo emblazoned on their T-shirt or sweatshirt. She asked why and I had the opportunity to explain a little about marketing to her. “It’s because they want us to advertise for them,” I said. I proudly support […]
Constitution is based on religious precepts
In regards to Bob Lamettry’s March 15 letter to the editor: In this country, at this time, there is a strong attempt to change our Constitution from what was intended, to one controlled by the whims of our politicians. The first step is to persuade people that our forefathers did not base our Constitution on religious, mainly Christian, precepts. When […]
Don’t abandon what made this country
In regard to Mr. LaMettry’s letter to the editor dated March 15. One can only wonder why someone would knock others defending history and its views. It seems Mr. LaMettry is all for “liberal high speed abandonment” of what made this country. Regardless what side of the fence you’re on, history should never be forgotten. That is how and what […]
County Road 7 sidewalk is a safety priority
We would like to thank the Cook County Board of Commissioners for prioritizing the safety of children, seniors, and all residents by voting to build a sidewalk along County Road 7 from the corner of 5th Avenue West (old Gunflint Trail) to the Birchwood Apartments at 8th Avenue West in 2014. This sidewalk has been a top priority of the […]