10 YEARS AGO SEPT. 29, 2006 At the regular Lutsen town meeting Sept. 19, Cook County Commissioner Bruce Martinson warned supervisors of “dire effects in Cook County” if the proposed federal rule for critical Canada lynx habitat designation in northeast Minnesota is approved on Oct. 11, the closing date for comments. Martinson explained the problem is that development can be […]
Working toward world’s best workforce
The “Striving for the World’s Best Workforce” bill was passed in 2013 to ensure that every school district in the state was making strides to increase student performance. One of the five goals in this legislation was to ensure that all students were ready for career and/or postsecondary education opportunities. Here at Cook County Schools our students are working tirelessly […]
Fentanyl arrest made in Lutsen
The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on the use and distribution of fentanyl in the Lutsen area. An anonymous tipster contacted the Sheriff ’s Office to report individuals who receive fentanyl in the mail and then distribute the drugs at parties attended by resort employees. On September 20, the Sheriff ’s Office was advised that mail addressed […]
Second citation for littering for Hovland man
For the second time in two years, a Hovland man has been charged with a petty misdemeanor for improperly disposing of trash. Jeffery Paul Holmberg, 58, of Hovland was charged on August 12, 2015 with unlawful deposit of garbage, litter or like after trash was found on Birch Drive in Grand Marais. Several items with Holmberg’s name on them were […]
City sets levy with 5.49 percent increase
Grand Marais city councilors reviewed revenue and expenditures before reaching a decision on the 2017 levy for city residents. The council agreed to set the levy at $919,769, an increase of 5.49 percent. The council also looked at its five-year capital improvement plan, which includes the estimated $4 million public works facility in progress. Other capital improvements proposed are electrical […]
Council considers open forum rules
Due to a number of schedule conflicts, Grand Marais city councilors held their second meeting of the month a day earlier than usual, convening at 9 a.m. Sept. 27 in City Hall. The brief meeting began with an appearance by Tod Sylvester, who spoke during the open forum. Sylvester cited a section of the city’s zoning ordinance regarding portable signs […]
Vikings win three straight matches
The Vikings faced Lions and Panthers and Wrens at home this week but despite the perilous sounding competition, they came away with nary a scratch, a bad bite, a wicked peck, or a loss. Junior outside hitter Meredith Sutton led the Vikings to a clean sweep of the Southridge Panthers on Thursday, September 22 with 16 kills and 17 digs […]
Christiansons are new owners of Devil Track resort
When The Landing at Devil Track closed in May 2015, the community was saddened at the loss of this lovely resort and restaurant. The Landing was a favorite not just of the people in the tight-knit Devil Track Lake community, but also of many folks who traveled from afar to enjoy a meal and good company. The Landing was a […]
What can I say?
Nobody likes to say good-bye, but today I must do just that. My editor, Rhonda, is moving on, pursuing other activities, and for the first time in a long time, probably won’t be worrying about deadlines. For the past 17 years, I’ve e-mailed my columns to Rhonda but that will end with this column. After this, I will be sending […]