10 Years Ago
July 8, 2005
Two neighbors, the U.S. and Canada, got together for the Fabulous ’50s & ’60s Weekend at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino followed by July 4 fireworks and music by the classic rock group The Knack.
City engineer John Jamnick reported to city council Wednesday that work is nearly finished on the $2.1 million downtown infrastructure and streetscape project. A pre-final inspection with the contractors was set for June 30, at which time city officials will go over a punch list of outstanding items which need attention, most of which are minor.
20 Years Ago
July 10, 1995
Grand Marais’s upgrading project on Second Street will be delayed by two weeks, the city council learned June 28. The delay until July 26 for opening of bids from contractors was apparently caused by a hitch in getting the bid specifications published in trade journals as quickly as had been intended. The project involves paving, curbs and utility lines in a 900-foot stretch of the street south of the credit union.
Father Ron Gagne of St. John’s Catholic parish in Grand Marais celebrated a Eucharistic Liturgy at the 100th anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Church July 4. The historic building at Chippewa City was packed to overflowing for the special celebration.
50 Years Ago
July 8, 1965
Cook County came through the long Fourth of July weekend with but a few minor accidents, according to Sheriff Emerson Morris. However, at Silver Bay a drowning accident occurred. The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered in about 30 feet of water at the base of the falls in Baptism River. Companions said he had dived into the pool and did not come up.
Franklin Kauffman of Minneapolis is the house guest of the Harry Sloans. Although past 90, Mr. Kauffman is very active. He has plans for every day of his week vacation.
Duane Deschampe, son of Sam Deschampe of Grand Portage, is now in the Army. He is stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
90 Years Ago
July 9, 1925
While coming in from Kemo Lake one day last week George Moses was forced to take to a tree when he met a bear in the middle of the road. He had no kind of a weapon to defend himself with. He now carries a gun.
Yesterday morning Dr.
Hicks cranked his car when
it was in gear. The car was
standing in front of the post
office.
The car started and the
doctor had a narrow escape
from being run over,
jumping to one side and
falling. The car was not
damaged more than to have
the fender slightly bent.
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