Primary election narrows ballot for Grand Portage Tribal Council
Elections were held in Grand Portage on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa had a full slate of candidates to choose from. Voters narrowed the race to two for each of the three seats on the Reservation Tribal Council (RTC). The top two vote getters for secretary/treasurer, committeeperson I and committeeperson […]
Comments coming in about proposed marina enhancements
Once again the Grand Marais harbor is drawing a lot of interest. This time, however, it’s not because of a proposal to build a large marina, but because of some smaller improvements proposed to the city’s public boat access in the southwest corner of the recreation park next to the dog pound, and the possible reclamation of less than an […]
Fireworks purchase OK’d pending insurance clarification
There were some questions about fireworks at Grand Marais City Council’s March 26 meeting, but the board nevertheless approved a request from the Grand Marais Lions Club to purchase the pyrotechnics for both the Fourth of July and Fisherman’s Picnic. Councilor Bob Spry, who is also the person trained and certified to shoot off the fireworks from the beach at […]
Judge hears arguments in criminal sexual conduct case against county attorney
After hearing arguments from both attorneys, St. Louis County District Court Judge Shaun Floerke said that he will make a ruling by April 11, 2014 as to whether there was probable cause for the grand jury indictment of Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell on two felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The contested omnibus hearing was held in Duluth […]
April brings oobleck
Regular readers know that I like winter. I enjoy watching snow falling on the trees and shrubs along my driveway, turning it into a Currier and Ives scene. I like snowshoeing and snowmobiling and watching my grandchildren ski. I admire the frost pictures on my windows and the lovely way snow glistens like glitter in the bright sun. I like […]
Flattery will get you everywhere
A note back to Bob LaMettry, in regard to his March 29 letter to the editor. Thank you for the kind words and verbal debris. I was moved by your positive motivation. As for the things I ordered, how did you know? Did you peek in my mailbox? As for your comment about another letter writer’s “cohesive thinking,” per Webster’s […]
Build it and they will come
Fantastic amenities at the YMCA. However, heating bills adding up? In the 1970s I designed the energy center (my home) for comfortable efficient living, a gymnasium (a must for healthy living), great insulation and winter passive solar. On the main floor (hint: top floor of two levels) I can close two bedroom doors and have a toasty warm kitchen, dining, […]
How trustworthy is local government?
It seems that bickering about the YMCA and the 1 percent sales tax has come back to haunt Cook County again. My hat is off to both Tod Sylvester and George Wilkes for showing both sides of the coin in the same week… did you guys coordinate that, or was it just serendipity? In any case, the citizens of Cook […]