10 Years Ago
June 17, 2005
People said a final goodbye to the East Bay Hotel in a remarkably 21st century fashion last weekend. Instead of a wrecking ball, hammers and chisels wielded by Cook County residents did the dismantling of the historic hotel overlooking Lake Superior and Artist Point over the weekend. The building will be converted to the East Bay Suites and restaurant.
Thanks to the collaboration between Boreal Access and the city of Grand Marais, residents now will have better access to wireless highspeed Internet connections in town. Eleven of 16 radios have been installed on light poles across the city, completing Phase II of an ambitious “build-out” program. More than 60 people signed up to participate in the program which helped fund the $80,000 project.
20 Years Ago
June 19, 1995
Champion angler for the week was Mary Jane Platt of Minneapolis, who hauled in a monster northern pike weighing 23 pounds on Saganaga. This same fisherwoman took a pair of 12-pound walleyes and released them within 10 minutes on North Lake. Most people fish a lifetime without catching any fish this size.
Three Grand Marais city employees filed a grievance June 13 against the city. They allege contract violation and unfair treatment by the city’s application of the pay equity policy in regard to job classifications.
The city council authorized advertisement of bids for construction of street and utility improvements on Second Street. The project will cover approximately 900 feet of Second Street south and east of the credit union building and the new Econolodge.
50 Years Ago
June 17, 1965
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wallen returned Monday from Minneapolis. On their combination business and pleasure trip they attended a Twins ball game and were among the fans who saw the Cleveland ball players win.
Mrs. Bjarne Johnson reported seeing a moose in the village along the Gunflint Trail near the Paul Morris home Saturday morning. Why, no one knows!
Boy Scout Troop 309 from Faribault spent Saturday morning assisting Forest Workers in cleaning campgrounds on the Tofte District.
In the temporary absence of the troop leader, the troop had caused damage in a campground by cutting live trees, balsam boughs and peeling live birch trees, which is a misdemeanor under state laws.
The troop leader agreed the campground cleaning detail would serve as an ideal method of punishment for the destruction done, and at the same time instill in these young boys the need and desire to conduct themselves in a more woodsman-like manner in the future.
90 Years Ago
June 25, 1925
Aug. J. Johnson has received a consignment of caskets and coffins from Jos. Olson, Duluth. He advises you, when in need of such goods, to see him and save money.
While engaged in hauling supplies to the Clearwater Ranger Station last Saturday, state forest officials discovered the body of a drowned man in the waters of West Bearskin Lake. The body was that of a man drowned on May 9. The body was brought to the Hungry Jack landing where it was taken over by the proper officials.
Andrew Shold has received a machine for sewing auto curtains and tops.
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