10 Years Ago
Nov. 5, 2004
The illegal killing of a timber wolf is under investigation by DNR conservation officers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The carcass was discovered Oct. 25, but it is not known exactly when the animal was killed. The wolf was shot and the head removed, then the carcass was dumped along the Caribou Trail where the Superior Hiking Trail crosses the road.
The massive downtown Grand Marais water and sewer improvement project is essentially complete, engineers told city council Oct. 27. “It’s going to look really nice around here next spring, with all these new trees and shrubs,” observed Harold Langowski, who updated councilors on the progress of the $2.1 million project that began in early summer. Remaining to be done are installation of street light fixtures, and placement of trash receptacles, benches and flower boxes.
20 Years Ago
Nov. 7, 1994
A high school senior suffered a broken leg Oct. 31 when she was run over by a school bus in a bizarre accident. The femur (the large bone in the upper leg) was broken, but no other apparent serious injury was detected at the scene. A set of unusual circumstances led to the accident at the Reservation River on Highway 61. The girl missed the bus at her regular stop and was running to catch it when she tripped and fell, and was run over by the rear dual wheel. The bus driver was unaware that the girl was there.
A large group of dignitaries cut the ribbon Oct. 27 to celebrate the official opening of the new larger Grand Portage casino. The new facility, covering a total of 15,268 square feet, can accommodate hundreds of gamblers playing bingo, blackjack and various kinds of slot machines.
50 Years Ago
Nov. 5, 1964
Funeral services were held Oct. 27 from the Schroeder Hall for Edward John Silver, 91, for whom the present site of Silver Bay is named. The naming came about when Mr. Silver, as a surveyor, was instrumental in solution of a then-current controversy among residents of East Beaver Bay.
Edison Bryce Wood, 43, head ranger in the Tofte District of the Superior National Forest, was killed in a car-truck collision near Northfield Saturday.
This Halloween produced some of the scariest faces and outlandish costumes, decorating “small fry” figures who stopped by for “Tricks of Treats.” Such giggles when one couldn’t guess who was under a blond wig or a monster face, or tried to peek under a mask! Children are fun.
90 Years Ago
Nov. 6, 1924
H.R. Fawcett, G.W. Morrissey, F.L. Tucker and Mike Sargent of Minneapolis are guests of Leo Hussey on a hunting trip to Devil Track Lake. Mr. Fawcett left today with a 175- pound buck. Mr. Tucker has his buck also. The members of the party are enjoying the outing as it is their first deer hunt. Mr. Fawcett is the Whiz-Bang editor. He will have a picture of his deer taken and will use it on the cover of his magazine. Look for it.
Ben Gallagher left for Omaha Monday to be gone until next spring. He plans to build more lodges next season, one on Seagull Lake and another on Saganaga Lake.
Iver Anderson broke his leg last night about 12 o’clock at the Motor Inn. He was pushing a car which was on a jack. He slipped as the car dropped from the jack and struck him.
Enright Paddock left Friday morning for Duluth, where he will haul coal with Sam Zimmerman’s truck.
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