There was a good turnout for the public meeting at the Grand Portage Heritage Center on Monday evening, April 27. Community members came to hear current proposals and share thoughts about how to best preserve and interpret the historic meadow area east of Grand Portage Creek. Historic photographs of the meadow area were shared by community members and park staff. […]
Grand Marais PUC discusses biomass
Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission Board Member George Wilkes gave fellow board members an update on the proposed Grand Marais District Heat Project at their March meeting. “Our engineer [Mark Spurr] was hoping to send customer contract proposals out but he doesn’t like the numbers he’s gotten from the hospital’s engineer for what their projected heating needs will be,” said […]
Survey for users of solar power
If you own a PV system, CCLEP wants to hear from you! Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is compiling a list of as many solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in Cook County as possible. PV owners who use grid, grid with battery back up or non-grid tied systems are encouraged to fill out a survey and send it to […]
Solar Installation Survey
CCLEP is compiling a list of solar PV systems in Cook County. If you own one, please find the survey on our website: www.cookcountylocalenergy.org or email localenergy@boreal.org for an electronic form
EDA endorses new business proposal
The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) had an item of new business on its April 14, 2015 agenda introducing just that—a possible new business in the community. EDA Board Member Hal Greenwood introduced George and Marilyn Carlson of Grand Marais. Greenwood said George Carlson was one of the founders of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department, had a […]
Colvill grass fire extinguished quickly
Cook County Law Enforcement received a call from a resident at 210 Bloomquist Mountain Road in Grand Marais at 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 26 reporting a grass fire getting out of control The Colvill, Hovland and Maple Hill fire departments, Colvill and Hovland First Responders, Cook County Ambulance, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service were paged […]
Vikings finding the groove, win three games in a row
It’s Miller time! Frankie Miller, that is. Down 2-0 after one inning of play, it didn’t take the Vikings’ offense long to catch fire and put a thorough pounding on the baseballs thrown by Two Harbors’ pitchers last Thursday, April 23 at the Cook County baseball field. The Vikings won the game going away 10-3 behind some great defense and […]
Some traditions…
One of my daughter’s favorite childhood memories is of sleeping with Grandma Helena. At the age of 2 when I was having trouble getting her to bed, Mom offered to let Betsy sleep with her, and it worked like a charm. My little 2-yearold would docilely climb in Grandma’s big bed, they would chat or read books and soon she’d […]
Cook County Co-op donates to food shelf
With winter in the frost covered rearview mirror and spring scrambling to gain a green foothold, many forget that this in-between time is hardest on people who need food. “Summer jobs haven’t started yet and it’s still too early to garden,” said Cook County Food Shelf volunteer Gwen Lenz. “Although heating needs are gone, many people who donate to the […]
High hopes for The Landing at Devil Track
Devil Track Lodge & Landing is under new management and it is hoped that the popular lakeside resort and restaurant will thrive. New manager Karli Wiinanen of Grand Marais has plenty of enthusiasm and ideas to attract visitors and diners. Wiinanen is working hard, but one obstacle is coming up with the funding to acquire the building that houses the […]