Hovland dock is crumbling. Without aid, the last remaining vintage commercial dock on Lake Superior will further erode, slipping beneath the cold waters of Lake Superior. A group of concerned citizens met Friday, September 8 at the Hovland Town Hall to address the dock and surrounding area. Leading the meeting was Cook County Land Commissioner/Parks and Trails Director Lisa Kerr. […]
New Ranger coming to head U.S. Forest Service Gunflint Ranger Station
Some shuffling of positions will soon take place in Tofte and Grand Marais at the U.S. Forest Service offices. The current acting Gunflint District Ranger, Ellen Bogardus- Szymaniak, will soon move to the Tofte Ranger Station where she will take over the position that was last held by Kurt Steele. Steele, his wife Melissa, and their baby boy moved to […]
City council approves two zoning requests
Progress on the Grand Marais Public Works building has been sure and steady, said John Hegenmiller, site superintendent for the $5 million building that is being built on the location of the old Tomteboda property. Hegenmiller appeared before the council on Wednesday, September 13 with a construction update. “The roof panels are here and will be installed as the weather […]
Cook County Vikings sink Mariners
Cook County’s defense kept Silver Bay in check all night long as the Vikings rolled to a 56-8 victory over their North Shore rival last Friday night, September 8, in a home game played on Lyle Anderson Field. Both teams came into the match 1-0, but CCHS wasn’t tested in its 78-0 romp over an undersized, undermanned Onamia squad, so […]
Garden Club tours Wolf Ridge Farm
The Grand Marais Garden Club traveled to Finland, Minn. recently to tour the Wolf Ridge Farm, now about four years old. We were met by David Abazs, who administers the farm along with his assistant, Nathan Cross. David has spent considerable time analyzing optimal soil composition on his own organic Round River Farm, and his work continues on the Wolf […]
Life with a pug continues
Occasionally I run into someone who asks about Mr. Magoo, reminding me that my pug is a “celebrity,” and that his fans might be looking for an update. After all, I’ve written about his exploits for the past 12 years, demonstrating that life with a pug is, shall I say, “interesting!” He is now twelve and a half years old, […]
“American Pickers” is looking for leads
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region in October 2017. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in […]
Girl Scouts hosting kick-off campaign
It’s almost time for this year’s Girl Scouting adventures to begin! Cook County Girl Scouts are hosting a Kick Off camping night on Friday, September 22 to welcome girls to scouting. Girls are invited to gather in the blue building at the Grand Marais Recreation Park after school. Friday the 22nd is an early-release day, so there will be time […]
Need help finding community services? Come to the Community Connect open house
Don’t know where to go for energy assistance? Having trouble making ends meet? Need to ask a question and get some legal advice but don’t know which way to turn? Then attend the upcoming Cook County Community Connect event and learn about the many services that may be available to you. The Cook County Community Center will be the site […]
Community Calendar
Community Connect Resource Fair Monday, September 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center, 317 5th St. in Grand Marais . Your one-stop shop, find help for: healthcare, housing, food assistance, heat assistance…and more! Door prizes, snacks, freebies, and lots of info! Free child care at the YMCA. FREE chili meal for you and your kids! […]