10 Years Ago · Sept. 17, 2001
The county commissioners voted unanimously last week to levy property owners to the limit imposed by the state of Minnesota. In the past few weeks, the commissioners have considered passing a levy that was more than $370,000 under the state-imposed levy limit for Cook County. But with the Sept. 15 deadline upon them, they voted to levy $4,158,028 for their 2002 budget.
In spite of not-so-optimum weather the John Schroeder Days celebration was a resounding success. The dedications of the highway improvement and the safe harbor were impressive. The participation of Congressman Jim Oberstar and his general allotment of time to that ceremony were appreciated by the Schroeder community.
20 Years Ago · Sept. 16, 1991
The Town of Schroeder is 100 percent behind the development of a harbor of refuge at Sugar Loaf Cove, two miles north of the Cook-Lake county line. Kevin Johnson, one of three township supervisors, said the board has been told the Department of Natural Resources will pay for the construction of a breakwater and moorage facilities at Sugar Loaf. The township does not own any land at Sugar Loaf.
A Grand Marais marina feasibility study has been put on hold by the Resources Development Council of Cook County until it has been reviewed by the city council. The RDC said it has $10,000 on hand to finance the study, but needs an additional $20,000. “As I see it, we must go back to the city council to see what they want us to do,” said John McClure, chairman of the RDC. “I am ready to give the city council one more shot.”
50 Years Ago · Sept. 14, 1961
A downpour of heavy rains drenched this area Sunday, ending a prolonged summer drought. Alex Bergstrom, official U.S. weather observer for Grand Marais, reported that 3.91 inches fell over the weekend. Damage to the newly laid curbing in Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail was heavy. Most of the curbing in the upper blocks needed to be re-laid. The low areas near the east harbor were flooded. All school buses had to be moved from the school garage, and equipment moved to higher — and drier — levels.
Despite rainy weather, 39 shooters appeared for the trap shoot near McGiverins’ last Sunday and had a great time. Bob Mowan ran off with the honors breaking a 25 string, which is flawless shooting.
The Master Barbers Association and Beauticians group met in Ely for a three-day convention last weekend. Attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Merv Bower. Serving as model for one of the haircutting demonstrations was Ray Nagy, formerly of Grand Marais.
90 Years Ago · Sept. 22, 1921
The home of Sheriff and Mrs. Emil Nelson was the scene of a pretty wedding Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock when their daughter, Edith Pernett, was united in marriage to Victor Harlson Johnson of Grand Marais. The bride was born in Two Harbors, is a young lady of broad culture and refinement and has a wide circle of friends. The bridegroom is a prosperous young business man of Grand Marais where a home is in waiting upon the newlyweds’ return from a short honeymoon trip.
A porcupine paid a visit to the school Monday just after classes. Failing to gain entrance it made a stand in a corner by the coal bin against all comers.
Monday morning at 4 a.m. an auto belonging to A.E. Schreiner of Two Harbors tipped over near Tofte, on the hill in front of the church. Mr. Schreiner and another man from Two Harbors were in the back seat and a chauffeur was driving. Neither passenger was hurt, but the chauffeur suffered serious injuries.
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