20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 16, 2001 The Grand Portage community felt the pain of cuts last week as the school board voted to terminate the contracts of two of its teachers. The cuts come as a result of the state-mandated statutory operating debt plan and are echoed in the far western end of the county. Along with staff cuts comes the […]
Grand Marais to install solar PV
Shane Steele, the city’s sustainability coordinator, came before the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Wednesday, April 7, to discuss adding more solar generation to the city’s current load. Under an agreement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA), each member can install a limited amount of solar for their special buyback rate. The City of Grand Marais has […]
Gunflint Trail Historical Society receives Legacy Amendment Grant
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society recently received a Legacy Amendment Grant of $9,965 from the Minnesota Historical Society. The grant will be used to hire a qualified professional to conduct a preliminary review and inventory of the museum collections. Lake County Historical Society in Two Harbors was also a recipient of a $10,000 grant. Lake County will use the proceeds […]
Commissioners discuss forming county labor-management committee
Cook County commissioners held a special two-hour meeting on Tuesday, April 6, to discuss the possibility of creating a labor-management committee (LMC) that would meet on an ongoing basis to facilitate communication and relationships between bargaining units and organizational leadership. Cook County Administrator James Joerke made a short presentation offering various reasons for commissioners to consider starting a labor-management committee. […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
I.S.D. 166 suffers first confirmed case of COVID-19
I.S.D. 166 Acting Superintendent Megan Myers reported on Thursday, April 8, that the school had its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Said Myers, “We have been in close communications with our public health professionals that have supported our communications and contact tracing within our staff and students in our essential student care. Along with our public health partners, we have […]
I. S.D. 166 reports second confirmed case of COVID-19
Cook County School District I.S.D. 166 reported its second case of COVID-19, but acting Superintendent Megan Myers said the second case is not related to the first incident. In an email to the public, Myers stated that the school district has been in close contact with the county public health professionals. These are the same health officials who have worked […]
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It’s spring and that means the beaver have been logging once again at the Grand Marais Rec Park. This nice size birch was chewed down last week. Luckily it wasn’t in the main part of the park where the trees are as much loved by the guests as by the beavers.
Pet of the Week
This is Suzy. She was rescued from the Two Harbors Humane Society in 2004 at one year old. She lived with us for almost 16 years and passed away earlier this year. Suzy liked to snuggle and relax on her brother and sister dogs’ stuffed toys. She was a shy and sweet kitty. LeeAnn and Mike Johnson, Two Harbors, Minnesota […]
Playhouse postpones The Tempest until early May
The Grand Marais playhouse production of The Tempest has been rescheduled for the weekend of May 7-9. The Friday performance will be at 7 p.m. The play will be followed by the presentation of the Regional Second Place trophy and medals to the cast of the Cook County High School One act who performed “All I Really Need to Know […]