20 YEARS AGO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
As happens with all good things, Cook County High School’s winning streak of 34 football games came to an end September 15 with a 13-12 loss to Nashwauk.
The Cook County Board gave the go-ahead to a proposed 49-unit residential development in Lutsen September 19, voting that there have already been sufficient studies to ensure that there will be no environmental damage. The development, known as “Jonvick Creek Suites,” will be located on 279 acres along the east side of the Caribou Trail. The land development plan came under scrutiny by some residents because, at 49 units, it is exempted from a state mandate that an Environmental Impact Statement be conducted.
30 YEARS AGO
SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
Sheriff John Lyght advised county commissioners Tuesday that in the midst of an extremely busy time, he is unable to staff necessary dispatchers to fill all shifts and still provide earned vacation time.
Chet Lindskog and Gene Utecht went to bat for Lutsen township’s ballfield Tuesday and got agreement from other county commissioners that something will be done to improve the situation.
60 YEARS AGO
SEPTEMBER 22, 1960
Dedication ceremonies at Wawa, Ontario, found about a dozen Cook County people among its 2,000 celebrants Saturday in spite of the rainy weather. A.M. Fenstad, who represented the local Chamber of Commerce, brought back a “hunk of ribbon” given him, from the ribbon cut by Prime Minister Leslie Frost to officially open the new Lake Superior Circle Tour. George Kratoska, who represented the Cook County Civic Council, was enthusiastic about the event. “This is a tremendous thing for Cook County,” he exclaimed. “That magnificent scenic drive will attract hundreds of motorists, and communities along the shore will be natural stop-overs.” Filling stations have already reported increased Michigan and Canadian traffic.
Citizens of Grand Marais will have noticed some of the 14 new school stop signs which have been placed at the intersections around town. These signs are of the adjustable type, and during school hours will constitute stop signs, while they will only warn of a school crossing when school is not in session.
100 YEARS AGO
SEPTEMBER 22, 1920
Two Harbors nimrods (hunters) have received 400 pounds of wild rice which will be planted by them in lakes tributary to Two Harbors for the purpose of attracting ducks. Good idea.
A large enclosed car was burned Friday morning at the first turn east of the Cascade bridge. The car and occupants were from Fort William and it is supposed the car ran off the road at the turn and upset, catching fire. So far as is known, no one was hurt.
John B. Richards’ election contest against Hans B. Haroldson for the district judgeship nomination came to an abrupt end Monday morning when it was discovered that the Duluth city clerk had destroyed the city primary election ballots about to be recounted. “We need the ballot boxes for the coming special election and we cleaned them out,” said City Clerk Ash. “We received no orders from any court to hold them any longer and did not anticipate any recount here.”
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