10 Years Ago
June 28, 2002
A Lake County family has claimed the two young horses found running wild in Cook County last week. Two local women corralled the horses, a 6-month-old male colt and 2-year-old filly. The two women have since been trying desperately to get close enough to the horses to care for their tick-infested coats. They were also emaciated and their hooves were so overgrown and cracked that the colt could not stand straight. Lake County authorities are looking into the care given to the horses now that they are back home. The owners have over a dozen other horses as well.
20 Years Ago
June 29, 1992
A rash of burglaries was reported last week by local residents, each of whom had valuables stolen from their unlocked vehicles. Sheriff John Lyght said 14 burglaries had been reported from last Tuesday evening until Wednesday afternoon. Valuables stolen included purses, cameras and personal items. In one case $13,000 worth of audio equipment was stolen from a van. “Local residents have got to learn to lock their valuables and place their valuables out of sight,” Lyght said.
Cook County commissioners approved a letter of support sought by Senior Center Director Sharon Bloomquist for the planned remodeling and expansion of the Grand Marais facility. Bloomquist presented information on the building project, which would include the addition of 965 square feet of space along the south side of the existing building for living room/lounge and a crafts area, plus 215 square feet of added storage space behind the present kitchen. Bloomquist said the new larger building front facing Broadway will present a fresh new appearance to the public.
50 Years Ago
June 28, 1962
A freak hail storm cut a swath a couple miles wide in the Poplar Lake area. The hail was as large as golf balls. At Trail Service Center a couple of windows were broken, a car window was damaged and a party a short distance out on the lake suffered bumps and bruises. The summer home people who were enjoying their colorful array of flowers were confronted with complete ruin. Leaves and pine cones were knocked off the trees and the ground remained white for several hours. The hail came down with such force that it left imprints in the ground.
Conrad L. Wirth, director of the National Park Service, and Howard W. Baker, regional director of the National Park Service, plan to arrive by plane today and then drive to Grand Portage on an inspection tour. They took part in dedication ceremonies at the new Bear Head Lake State Park between Ely and Tower on Tuesday.
The Hiawatha and Voyageur, two sightseeing cruisers of the Sivertsons, Duluth, have resumed their one- and two-day excursion trips from Grand Portage to Isle Royale National Park.
90 Years Ago
June 29, 1922
The inventor of a bullet-proof vest tested it out by having an employee put the vest on while he shot at him five times. It is a most inspiring example of having the interest of the employer close to one’s heart.
Dick Lindberg and Simon
Erickson of Hovland were brought to Grand Marais today charged with trapping beaver illegally. They had 13 skins. To trap beaver now means the destruction of all their young.
Chris Nelson of Maple Hill is remodeling his barn.
The Vagabonds of Fort William presented a musical revue at the Princess Theater Saturday night. After the performance the troupe attended the dance at the Happy Hour Hall.
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