PUC receives wastewater treatment facility report
Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) members received a 2017 report about the wastewater treatment plant from Tom Nelson, water/wastewater superintendent, at the board’s Tuesday, Dec. 6 meeting. In 2017 Nelson began a bioaugmentation program which uses microorganisms, a unique blend of bacteria that consumes soluble organic matter in wastewater and converts it into carbon dioxide, water, and energy to […]
Grants available for heating, residential energy efficiency opportunity
The Cook County Local Energy Project will work with grant funding from the Opp Hvidston Foundation to provide an opportunity for two homes or businesses to increase energy efficiency, save renters money on energy bills, make improvements to existing buildings, decrease carbon dioxide emissions and improve the quality of living standards in the east end of Cook County. Program details: […]
Where do we go from here?
Christmas is over for some, the season continues for others, and the New Year is soon upon us. Right now as I prepare for another Sunday, I am unwrapping a gift that is perfect for this moment. It is Luke chapter two. This week in church we will hear a simple story of Mary and Joseph following through with the […]
Operation Family Christmas a big success for local children
Christmas for 150 children in Cook County was made brighter by the kindness of those who participated in Operation Family Christmas. Jes Rodne, the second-year coordinator, said, “We had 53 families take part! The community involvement was amazing. Every family got presents, grocery cards, and a Ruby’s Pantry share. “We had some very generous donations to be able to provide […]
A Year-End Review
When I woke this post-holiday morning, I knew one thing for sure— 2017 has chosen a chilly departure. I can’t help but reflect on the year knowing we have accomplished much. Early in 2017, the Visit Cook County team traveled to the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference. It is always beneficial for us to gather with like-minded professionals all working […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGODEC. 28, 2007 A week after voting 3-2 to limit occupancy in the downtown district to business owners or their employees on the upper floors of buildings, Grand Marais city councilors reversed that decision Dec. 19. The most recent vote leaves in place recommendations that grew out of the 18-month visioning process, and they will now be incorporated […]
Two graduate from Substance Use Recovery Court
Cook County Substance Use Recovery Court (SURC, or sometimes referred as Drug or Recovery Court)) had its first graduates on Tuesday, December 26, almost one year after the program began in January 2017. Both graduates of SURC spoke positively about their experience going through the program. Each entered SURC when it was still in its pilot stage. Drug court is […]