10 Years Ago ·
July 17, 2000
• There is another new face at City Hall, and it belongs to the recently hired City Clerk- Treasurer Curtis Jacobsen. He was chosen last month to replace Todd Bodem, who recently departed Grand Marais to accept a job in southern Minnesota. • Bob Altrichter, Cook County Veteran Services officer, appeared before the county board July 11 to ask for assistance in constructing a new memorial monument on the courthouse grounds.
“We don’t need anything elaborate, but the one we have now is crumbling and falling apart. It’s awfully hard to maintain,” Altrichter said, noting the modest marker near the flag pole dates to about 1946.
A new monument is estimated to cost about $12,000, but Altrichter said a more modest monument could be had for as little as $3,500. There are an estimated 570 veterans who live in Cook County.
20 Years Ago ·
July 16, 1990
• Nearly 70 people concerned about the future of Pike Lake met on July 7 and formed the Pike Lake Area Association.
“We would like to work with the county and the U.S. Forest Service regarding the development of Pike Lake because they don’t seem to have a plan,” said Jody Daugherty, owner of Pike Lake Resort.
Two large segments of shoreline on the lake are becoming open for possible private development. The Association feels there is potential to develop over 50 percent of the lake’s shoreline. • A proposed gravel pit north of Highway 61 east of Grand Marais was discussed by the Cook County commissioners last Tuesday.
Neighboring residents have expressed concerns about possible well contamination, excessive noise and dust. The area is zoned residential, but the county planning and zoning commission granted owner Tim Mathisen a conditional use permit for the pit. Some Colvill residents are displaying red ribbons on their mailboxes to protest the pit.
County Commissioner Wes Hedstrom said, “Gravel is like gold in the county — you have to take it where you find it.” Hedstrom also said he feels residents have “gravel pit hysteria” and many of their fears are unfounded.
50 Years Ago ·
July 14, 1960
• Almost blinded by radiation burns, Lloyd Robins is at home gradually recovering his eyesight. He was doing electric welding without glasses in the garage late Sunday afternoon, when suddenly he couldn’t see. He was taken to the doctor’s office immediately. • Themother bear and two cubs which have taken up residence near Forest Lodge were seen recently sitting high in a tree by the pond where Oscar Gilbertson goes for minnows. As he approached the minnow traps the mother bear quickly scrambled down the tree chattering her teeth, snarling and glowering at the intruder.
Oscar beat a hasty retreat! • With the last day for filing in the primary election less than two weeks away, only two candidates have filed so far: Alton Berglund, who has filed for re-election as commissioner in District 4; and A.A. Gilchrist, who has filed for commissioner in District 2.
90 Years Ago ·
July 14, 1920
• Thehome of Mr. and Mrs. William Ellquist of Maple Hill burned to the ground Sunday. The fire is thought to have started in the chimney and was not discovered until it was well under way. Only a few pieces of furniture were saved.
• Thelaws in force in Minnesota require the prompt reporting of births and deaths. Birth reports must be filed within 10 days with the local registrar by the attending physician, midwife or parent, as the case may be.
Death reports must be filed at once in order to obtain the burial permit. It is illegal to bury in Minnesota without a permit, and the permit must be filed with the sexton of the cemetery before he permits the burial. The minimum fine for an illegal burial is $20. • George DeHote of Ashland was a guest of the village this week. He is here overseeing the loading and shipping of ties along the shore.
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