10 Years Ago
Feb. 25, 2002
A proposal to rename a Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCAW) lake within Cook County borders after an Ojibwe chief of the Boise Forte Band is gathering momentum. If Brian Klawiter has his way, Bat Lake will one day be called Bashitanequab Lake. Klawiter is with the Heritage Resources Center in Duluth and noticed that the original name of the lake had been changed from Bashitanequab to Bat Lake. Bashitanequab helped Newton Horace Winchell survey Lake, Cook and St. Louis counties. From 1872 to 1900, Winchell was employed by the state of Minnesota to conduct the first comprehensive geological and geographical survey of the entire state.
Heidi Sobanja and Peggy Anderson have officially opened Ladyslipper Floral in the Fireweed Building in Grand Marais. The business, which was originally opened in the old Humphrey’s building, recently moved to the new location and narrowed its focus to flowers.
20 Years Ago
Feb. 24, 1992
Carl T. Johnson of Vergas took over last week as interim superintendent of the Cook County School District. Johnson replaces Warren Rolek, who resigned to become head of the St. Anthony/New Brighton School District. Meanwhile, the search committee for a new superintendent will meet tonight.
A building permit for the expansion of the Angry Trout Café on the harbor front, near the Eckel Fish houses, was approved by the Grand Marais City Council. The vote was 3-2. The plan calls for an 8 by 28-foot addition in front; a 12 by 21-foot addition on the west side, and a solarium of 21 by 6 and 28 by 6 feet on the water sides. The pier will also be extended 10 feet into the bay.
50 Years Ago
Feb. 22, 1962
There is an accumulation of snow on the roofs of cabins — 18 to 24 inches deep — and if there is a roof not well supported this is the time to have the snow removed.
Oliver Anderson is on the trail of the timber wolves again. He caught two last week.
The annual bird watchers event is once again promising to attract 150 participants, judging by hotel reservations. As in former years, ornithological groups from Canada and Minnesota will convene here to make the bird count as they travel by car or chartered bus.
M.D. Quaife was re-elected president of the village firemen at their annual meeting last Wednesday. Also, Mayor Clark McElevey stressed the importance of leaving one fire truck in the village in the event of an out-oftown fire. He said the village is now getting the lowest possible insurance rates without a fulltime paid fire department.
90 Years Ago
Feb. 23, 1922
Lake Superior at last affords an opportunity for more sport. The skating this year is better than it has been for a long time. The last snowfall proved to be a slight annoyance, but it by no means spoiled the fun.
David Carriboo of this village is still confined to his bed. He has been sick for a number of weeks and has been mending very slowly. It is feared his condition is critical.
Mrs. F.W. Stowe entertained the church yesterday afternoon. The husbands and a few young people went over for supper. A pleasant evening was passed in singing, storytelling, readings and games.
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