Empty Bowls Community Gathering is BACK!
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID Pandemic, Empty Bowls 2022 will once again raise critical funds for our community’s hunger needs by offering a simple soup lunch and dinner service on November 17th! This year’s fundraising goal is $60,000. St. John’s Catholic Church has again graciously offered their lower level for the event, with lunch running from 11-1 […]
Cook County Commissioners listen to Vacation Rental Advisory Committee Report
Based on the Vacation Rental Advisory Committee Report, Cook County Commissioners will have a lot to decide before making any changes to the vacation rental ordinance before 2023. The report was delivered to the board on Tuesday, October 11 and the commissioners agreed to set a public hearing on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to be held at the Cook County […]
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The Saginaw ore carrier passed by Grand Marais last Monday, October 18. It’s not too often a large ship like this comes by so close to shore.
County employees could be looking at pay raises
Cook County administrator James Joerke told county commissioners that based on the compensation study the county “needs to shift the pay scale up” for county employees. Earlier in the year the county hired David Drown Associates Human Resources (DDAHR) to conduct a market analysis and pay grid calibration for county employees. Joerke was addressing the board on Tuesday, October 26, […]
Halloween Safety
Halloween is one of the most anticipated times of year for many, including the kids who go door to door collecting treats. Staff from the Sheriff ’s Office will be patrolling to enhance public safety, but there are also steps that you can take to help ensure a positive evening for the children. Beginning with the most basic of Halloween […]
Evergreen tree
The last evergreen on the Grand Marais Library lawn blew down on Tuesday, October 18. High winds caused damage to trees throughout the county as temperatures dropped and snow fell in some places over the last few days. If winter isn’t here, it’s knocking hard on our door.
Dear Editor,
A thank you to the Cook County highway department I would like to take a moment and give a huge “thanks” to Cook County, their highway department, contractors and engineers involved in the design and construction of the new bridge over the Cross River flowing into Gunflint Lake. After years of discussions involving both our Highway Department and local residents, […]
Attention West Enders!
We hosted our 6th Ruby’s Pantry at Birch Grove on Thursday, October 6th. We served 101 people. Thank you to all who have been purchasing a share and those who volunteer! We put together a list of people that have attended and it totaled 196. There is clearly a need. We received a letter from Ruby’s that October would be […]