10 Years Ago · Jan. 28, 2002
The Minnesota Department of Transportation frightened the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 9 with a letter informing the PUC that it would be asked to pay for the movement of every utility pole along Highway 61 between the western city limits and Eighth Avenue West. According to the letter, the task must be completed in order to facilitate MnDOT’s widening of the highway. The problem is, the PUC doesn’t know if it can afford to move the poles. It is estimated the job would involve moving 90-100 poles at a cost of anywhere between $100,000 and $300,000.
A community-wide meeting will be held Feb. 6 at the Hovland Town Hall to discuss future plans for the restoration of the Hovland dock. The deepwater dock (about 35 feet deep) was built in the late 1800s, with wooden pilings installed in 1918 and the concrete version built in 1926. In disrepair now, the dock was last used by schooners such as the America in the mid to late 1950s and is still used by recreational boaters in the summers.
20 Years Ago · Jan. 27, 1992
Despite reports to the contrary, the raw fur/trapping business is not only well and alive, but appears to be recovering from the recession more rapidly than many other segments of the economy. In mid-January, Nick Anderson of Grand Marais took two truckloads of raw furs to Winnipeg. They are expected to sell for at least $600,000 at the Feb. 4-12 auction.
A proposal to straighten out a 2,300-foot sectionofCountyRoad8amilenorthofthe junction with County Road 6 was outlined by the Forest Service and the county engineer. The section of road to be straightened out lies a mile due east of Monker Lake. The Cook County Highway Department is asking the Forest Service to grant a new easement for the road to be realigned. When completed, the existing easement would be abandoned and the land restored to a natural condition. “The existing portion consists of a series of curves causing hazards to motorists during all seasons,” the proposal states.
50 Years Ago · Jan. 25, 1962
A near tragedy was averted Monday at the Kenneth Olsen home. While Mrs. Olsen was bathing her 2-year-old son, her attention was diverted for a moment and the baby turned on the boiling hot water, but the quick action of the mother saved the baby, who suffered only a few minor burns.
Kathy Lamb is the 1962 winner of the Cook County High School for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow award. She achieved the highest score in an examination on homemaking knowledge and attitudes taken by senior girls Dec. 5. Kathy becomes eligible along with winners of the other Minnesota high schools for the title of State Homemaker of Tomorrow.
Notice: To you who ran over my dog last Thursday and left him lie on the road to die, I hope you don’t sleep well nights. – Andy 80 Years Ago · Jan. 21, 1932
Car owners are asked to be very careful when driving about in Grand Marais in order to avoid accidents to coasters. Parents should warn their children of the danger of being run over by cars. Several reports of near tragedies have been reported. Let’s try to keep from having any coasting accidents this winter.
Father Thomas is now back and will conduct services as before. Mass on the last Sunday of each month at 9 o’clock at Grand Marais Catholic Church.
Eleanor Backlund injured her face while sliding Monday, necessitating two stitches by Dr. Smith.
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