Body of missing man found in Colvill
As pounding rain fell, a search was launched at 10 a.m. in the Colvill area for the owner of a 2009 Silver Chevrolet Cobalt. The Minnesota State Patrol requested Cook County Law Enforcement assistance on August 19 for a vehicle parked on the upper shoulder of Highway 61 near Kadunce River with the windows down for four days. The car […]
No increase in hospital levy for 2016
With the $24.5 million renovation/ rehabilitation now started, North Shore Hospital Board Chair Kay Olson told her fellow board members that this wasn’t the year to raise the hospital and care center levy and after short, but thorough discussion, her colleagues agreed. “Just remember, any increase in the levy would have nothing to do with the cost of construction, but […]
Principal Gwen Carman resigns
The Jane Mianowski Conference Center was close to full capacity for the August 20, 2015 meeting of the Cook County School Board as Principal Gwen Carman in a near tearful voice read a prepared statement concerning her resignation from the district effective before the start of school in September. “I want you to know that it was extremely difficult. However […]
Governor announces special election for House 3A seat
On August 24, Governor Mark Dayton announced the details of the special election to fill the vacancy in the Minnesota House of Representatives caused by the passing of Representative David Dill on August 8, 2015. The governor announced that a special election will be held in House District 3A on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The filing period for candidates opened […]
Let wildlife be
My family happened to see the little bear cub that was stranded in a tree in downtown Grand Marais and we watched the crowds swarming around it and people letting their dogs get close enough to terrorize it. The bear drowned trying to get away. A very sad ending. We have also seen baby moose terrorized and killed by well-meaning […]
About a bear
Grand Marais was thrilled to be voted “Coolest Small Town,” but the tragic episode with the baby bear presented a different take on the whole tourist thing. For the better part of the summer, the town’s streets have been choked with people of every description. Why, I wonder. Sure, I know the strengths and charms of Grand Marais, but apparently […]
Please clean up after your pet
In May of 2013 Grand Marais-based Go Dog North Shore (GDNS) formed as a 501(c)(3) to help promote active dog ownership in our area. GDNS’s first accomplishment was partnering with the Cook County Community Center and members of the horse community. Through this partnership and with money GDNS raised, the Gunflint Horse Arena was adapted to also serve as a […]
GES supports school referendum passage
As a public charter school, Great Expectations (GES) cannot initiate a tax levy and will not receive any funds from the levy being proposed by Cook County Schools (I.S.D. 166). Nevertheless, we support passage of the levy for the following reasons: After completing eighth grade, many GES students will continue their public education at Cook County High School and benefit […]
Birch Grove Community School is an asset, not a liability
To the Lutsen Township Supervisors: I want to foremost, thank you for your time at the Annual Meeting continuation on August 18. As those of you present know that there are many of us who are very passionate about Birch Grove Community School. I want to correct a couple of things. First, Paul Nelson of Lutsen stated that he was […]