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Paul and Karla Sundberg are lucky to have this very cute, committed, chipmunk watch over their flower garden.
Grand Marais students need one tutor for extra support
Fewer than a third of students are achieving grade level-proficiency in reading and mathWith fewer than a third of Minnesota students achieving grade level-proficiency in literacy and math, one Math Corps tutor is being sought to serve in Grand Marais area schools and preschools beginning in August. “Those numbers seem really daunting, but the good news is we have a solution that works,” says Christine Fankhanel, Director of Minnesota Programs with Reading Corps, […]
Jagerhaus burns to the ground
A house once owned by David and Margaret Hilton called the “Jagerhaus German Bed & Breakfast” burned to the ground on Tuesday, July 11. A caller at 8:52 p.m. to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center said the house was fully engulfed. The house was located at 184 County Road 14, about one mile up County Road 14 from Lake […]
There’s going to be a parade!
Time to sign up for the Fisherman’s Picnic parade on August 6th. Parade starts at 1 pm. Help us out and register ahead of time. Email gmlionsclub@gmail.com or call 218-370-1602. Provide Name of entry, contact person’s name and email address or phone number. Also, type of entry: float, marching, vehicle, music etc. You will get a reply back with confirmation.
Cook County Board of Commissioners July 11 meeting highlights
Bruce Kimmel, a senior financial advisor from Ehlers Public Finance Advisors came before the board to discuss updates to the county’s financial plan which includes revenue and expenditures through 2032. Kimmel proposed a strategy that will be updated periodically for financing the implementation of the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). After going through scenarios involving using general funds, the tax […]
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Music in the park has started with different acts playing Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather allowing) at Harbor Park. Sponsored by the Grand Marais Music Collaborative, the music is free but those busking appreciate tips. Playing last Monday was Robert (Bob) LaMettry on drums, Fred Anderson on guitar and vocals and Ben Obinger on violin.
The 2024 Cook County Budget
The 2024 budget season began on April 11 when the county board approved the budget calendar. Preliminary department budgets were due on May 26 with the deadline for final department requests on June 29. We continue to work with departments to refine their requests and to assemble them for presentation. The county board will get its first look at the […]
Last Civil War Veteran buried in Cook County will be honored July 29
Private Andrew Jackson Scott, AKA Edwin G. Secor, the last Civil War veteran buried in Cook County, Minnesota will be honored in a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, at Saint John’s Catholic Cemetery at Grand Marais, Minnesota. The ceremony is open to veterans, those with an interest in Civil War history, and the general public. Wearing […]
“Four Old Broads” play starts July 21
“Four Old Broads” A hilarious comedy by Leslie Kimbel opens this weekend. The Grand Marais playhouse is very proud to present the second show in our summer theater festival opening Friday July 21 at 7 p.m. Four sassy senior ladies: Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene, and Maude need a break from bingo and macramé. They want to take a SASSY SENIORS Caribbean […]