10 Years Ago Dec. 10, 2004
The park board voted to double the cost of renting privately-owned summer moorings in the Grand Marais Harbor from $25 to $50 at its regular meeting Tuesday night. At the same time, it voted to establish a standard fee for renting the two new moorings installed by the city this year. That fee will be $250 per season and will apply to boats of any size, commercial or noncommercial.
No one will face charges in the case of a cat being beaten to death in the Recreation Park last October. The investigation of the case was referred to the St. Louis County attorney’s office to determine if anyone should be charged with animal cruelty. After reviewing the case, the attorney’s office found there is insufficient proof to establish that the intent of the individual was to torture the animal, which is an element of the offense which must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
20 Years Ago Dec. 12, 1994
The Grand Marais city council decided Dec. 7 to relocate 22 campsites in the Municipal Recreation Park. The campsites are right on the shoreline of the harbor and form a beachfront row between the park’s marina and the pavilion-picnic area. City officials said this decision is one step toward developing public beachfront parks and walkways for use by everyone, local residents and visitors alike. The relocation to other areas within the recreation park will not reduce the number of campsites available, and the process will take place over five years.
Howard Massie resigned from the Grand Marais city council Dec. 1 after being elected to one of two at-large council seats in the November election. He had not yet taken office. His letter of resignation cited health concerns. City Attorney Richard Johnson has contacted the office of the state attorney general for advice on the procedure to be followed in this unusual situation.
50 Years Ago Dec. 10, 1964
A 59-year-old Canadian World War II veteran living alone in a cabin on Saganaga Lake in Canada was found dead Sunday. Just how long he had been dead before his body was found is not known. Authorities believe he had a heart attack. The victim’s three dogs were all in the cabin, seemingly in good shape.
The driver of the North Shore Jobbing truck was unhurt when his truck struck a deer near Tofte Tuesday evening, sending the vehicle into the ditch. The deer was killed and the truck badly damaged. Merchandise being hauled was scattered about.
The snowmobile that was taken from the Pastor Joel Anderson yard last Monday was found north of the school Saturday afternoon. There are no clues so far as to who had it, but the investigation is on.
90 Years Ago Dec. 18, 1924
A painting of the Grand Marais harbor and the old lighthouse was on display at the P.E. Alm store the first of the week. It has been sold and will make a nice present for someone. It was painted by Mrs. Edward Douglas, and is worthy of praise.
Elmer Gilbertson was in Duluth this week with a truckload of fish. He is now making regular trips.
Cook County has received a 15-ton shipment of pyrotol on one of Christianson’s boats. It will be used in road construction work in the county.
One nice thing about the new large-legged trousers is that if they go out of style there will be enough material in one pair to make two extra pairs.
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