The Cook County North Shore Hospital Board has been holding a flurry of meetings in the last few weeks and months to discuss proposed renovations and to tackle budget planning Contractors at work on remodel/refurbish plan On July 31, 2014, the Cook County North Shore Hospital board of directors agreed to hire Boldt Construction to act as construction manager of […]
Relationships are like making butter
Once upon a time two frogs fell into a large pail of cream. Frantically, the frogs climbed on each other, splashed furiously, and did whatever they could to stay afloat. As they grew weary and ever more fearful of drowning, they thrashed about more desperately. Finally approaching exhaustion, the frogs ceased struggling and prepared for the worst. Only then did […]
County to use consent agenda for noncontroversial issues
The Cook County Board of Commissioners begins every meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, a time for public comment, and now, acceptance of routine matters— such as approving payment of invoices, setting public hearing dates, accepting grants for various programs, and other matters listed as consent agenda actions—in one motion. On Tuesday, August 26, the board discussed adding routine property […]
County sets hearing to consider tax abatement bonds for golf course
The Cook County/ Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) appeared before the county board on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, asking the board to schedule a public hearing on the EDA’s proposal to have the county issue tax abatement bonds for $2 million to fund continued improvements at Superior National at Lutsen (SNL) golf course. EDA President Mark Sandbo gave a […]
Cubs beat Dodgers in Little League Championship game
In a classic game of two evenly matched teams, the Cubs came from behind to defeat the Dodgers to claim the Cook County Little League Championship in an exciting end of season faceoff. The game was played August 1 at Pappy Wright field in front of a large crowd of appreciative fans who witnessed some slick fielding and nice catches […]
Apron strings
I have always loved aprons. I have a few. I like the kind with a bib top to protect my blouse. One of mine is a reversible polka dot that reminds me of Lucille Ball. It was made by Mary Spike. I won it at the St. Ignatius silent auction. I have a batik apron that was made by Mary […]
Senator Klobuchar features Moondance Coffee House at Washington, D.C. meeting
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s “Minnesota Morning” event recently featured breakfast pastries from Moondance Coffee House in Lutsen. After visiting different Minnesota bakeries and tasting favorite local foods, Klobuchar decided to serve these Minnesota specialties at her weekly Thursdaymorning coffee gatherings in her Washington, D.C. office. “Moondance Coffee House is a great example of a small business that adds to the […]
A fun little book about the Gunflint Canoe Races
This small book is written and illustrated by Karin Jentoft, who created the story for children who enjoy the small critters of our north woods forest. The chipmunk families featured are as excited as their human counterparts when summer comes and it’s time for the enjoyable competition of their annual canoe races on the Gunflint Trail. It’s written in an […]
Everyone’s invited to Radio Waves
Music lovers of all ages are invited to come together for three days of music at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais as part of the 7th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival Sept. 5-7. Over 30 bands at an incredible outdoor venue, with dancing and children’s activities, are sure to make this year’s festival the best ever. Sponsored by WTIP North […]
Professor Ahmed Samatar returns for next Guest Lecture
Professor Ahmed Samatar will present the next Guest Lecture at 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at Cook County Higher Education. Samatar is a professor of international affairs with Macalester College in St. Paul with expertise in the areas of global political economy, political and social theory, and African development. He was last in Grand Marais in 2011 when he gave a […]