10 YEARS AGO
OCT. 3, 2003
There’s no doubt about it – lynx are back. Five have been trapped and radiocollared in the Superior National Forest since a telemetry research project by the Natural Resources Research Institute began in February. And if genetic studies of lynx hair and scat found in the region over the last few years are any indication, there are lots more of these elusive cats running around out there, said a spokesman for the Superior National Forest.
Rivers on the North Shore aren’t running as clear as they might seem, says a recent study by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The study, sponsored by the Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District, measured the sediment load in the rivers to see if development and other factors were affecting the quality of the water. The findings were clear – development along shorelines of rivers increases the sediment load substantially.
20 YEARS AGO
OCT. 4, 1993
With the announcement Sept. 22 that IRRRB has approved a $40,000 grant to the Senior Citizens Center of Grand Marais, the planned expansion of the center became a certainty. The grant, plus a $20,000 anonymous gift and a pledge of $10,000 from the Cook County Board of Commissioners, comes close to covering the $78,654 projected cost of the 1,200-squarefoot addition.
Two young men from Oslo, Norway stopped over in Grand Marais Sept. 28 on their way around the world in wheelchairs. They said the purpose of the journey is “to show people both disabled and able-bodied that we all have the ability to do anything we want to do if we believe in our own abilities.” After their overnight stay at the Harbor Inn, the world travelers plan to visit the Twin Cities and other parts of the U.S. on their way to Mexico. They’ve already made stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver and a number of small American towns.
50 YEARS AGO
OCT. 3, 1963
A number of business changes have taken place in Cook County the past few weeks, some of which have but recently had contracts inked. In a rather sudden transaction, Mabel’s Café was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Joynes of this village. Mabel and Clarence Hoppenstedt have planned retirement. Mabel opened her business in 1932 and has conducted it continuously since that time. In 1938 a fire destroyed the building housing the café. In another notable transaction, Clearwater Lodge was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nelson by Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Eliasen. The name of the resort will be changed to Jocko’s Clearwater Lodge and Canoe Outfitters.
Jack Thwaits, owner of an airplane, lost the key to the plane when the cabin in which he had left the key burned to the ground Thursday night. The cabin on Lake Saganaga was owned by W.F. Obear of St. Louis and burned while he and some others were out on a canoe trip. A half-day was spent sifting ashes and several keys were found, but unfortunately not the airplane key. Charlie Nylund was contacted and he used a little black box at the plane, and in two minutes he found a key that fit. Had it not been for Charlie, a key would have had to be made by a professional locksmith in Duluth.
90 YEARS AGO
OCT. 4, 1923
The Harvest Festival and sale at the Congregational Church last Monday evening was a success. There was not such a large attendance, but those present had a very enjoyable evening and the vegetables were all sold.
Mr. and Mrs. Mattice and Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew visited Cascade’s upper falls yesterday. While out at Cascade a pin dropped out of the machinery of the car and Mr. Mayhew had to walk to the Good Harbor schoolhouse to telephone for help. Emil Hall went to their assistance.
Hans Gilbertson of Maple Hill lost one of his horses last week. The animal broke its leg in the pasture and had to be shot.
The U.S. Lighthouse tender Ameranth came in Tuesday night and E. Luick is getting his winter supply of coal.
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