10 YEARS AGO
JAN. 5, 2007
The Cook County board gave its approval to a 2007 budget showing expenditures of $14.1 million, revenues expected to total $8,601,115, and use of the Fund Balance set at $429,206. In order to make ends meet, there will be a 10 percent levy increase.
The fourth-graders at Sawtooth Elementary School are recognized in the latest issue of Minnesota Monthly, where the multi-season mural on the north wall of the Whole Foods Co-op created by the class for the last three years is listed among the top 75 things to see in the state.
20 YEARS AGO
JAN. 6, 1997
The Grand Marais City Council rang the old year out with a unanimous vote to place approximately 60 acres of city-owned shoreland in a conservation easement, thus putting it beyond the reach of development forever. Despite a last-ditch effort by some local citizens to study the ramifications of the action for a few more months, council’s vote was swift.
The participants in the 24th annual Grand Marais Christmas Bird Count set a record, spotting 52 species of birds during the count on Dec. 28. Two of the species have never been recorded on a Christmas bird count here – the chipping sparrow and Lapland longspur. Since the annual bird count began in 1973, a total of 105 species have been counted at least once.
50 YEARS AGO
JAN. 5, 1967
Lutsen Ski Area has been a “ski-hive” of activity during the holidays, according to the owners. Bus loads of skiers from far-away places and private cars loaded with skis converged on the area for the Christmas holidays. Monday was the top day, with more than 350 dinners served at the resort.
Pennant-shaped fluorescent orange flags have been placed on snowmobile trails by the Tofte and Gunflint Districts of the U.S. Forest Service. These triangular flags, 18 inches in length, have been installed to show forest users the beginning of the more than 400 miles of snowmobile routes that are ready for use in Cook County.
85 YEARS AGO
JAN. 7, 1932
One of the oldest landmarks of the north shore was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon when the Tourist Hotel was reduced to a heap of ashes and ruin. The old structure was so dry that there was no chance of saving it. The fire is believed to have originated from a soft coal heater on the third floor. The Tourist Hotel was once known as the Paine Hotel, taking its name from the former owner, Fred Paine. When the hotel was purchased some years ago by Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Andert and Mrs. J.E. Spooner, the name was changed to “Tourist.”
We all regret the accident that happened to our mailman, Sam Zimmerman. We hope he has a speedy recovery.
Jeff Halvorson has an infected hand.
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with the Cook County News-Herald readers? We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@boreal.org; or stop by our office at 15 First Avenue West.
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