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20 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 19, 2001
v The new director of the Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority, John Kremer, worked with the board November 13 to begin finding a focus for the development of the Business Development Area (BDA) near the county Law Enforcement Center. Kremer asked for, and received, two board motions that will allow him to work toward creating a viable BDA. v It was quite a surprise when the power went out during dinnertime on November 8 between 6 and 6:30 p.m. for city residents along County Road 7. It was even more of a surprise when the electricity stayed out into the night. According to Grand Marais Director of Public Works Russell Good, the outage lasted about six hours, and could result in the replacement of a 1,000-foot line near the hospital.
“There’s quite a load up there,” said Good. “We still aren’t exactly sure what happened.”
30 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 18, 1991
v No one is quite sure why it is happening, but birds that are supposed to be in China or India or California this time of year are showing up in Cook County. And right behind them, armed with spotting scopes and long lenses and dog-eared bird identification books, have come an army of dedicated birders. Most famous of the rare-feathered visitors is the fieldfare, largest member of the thrush family and slightly larger than a robin. It nests in Scandinavia and Russia, then flies southeast to winter in China and India.
Until last week, it had been sighted once in Alaska, a few times in the Canadian Maritimes, and a few times along the east coast of the United States. Other rare sightings in Cook County include Anna’s hummingbird, four glaucous gulls and an Iceland gull. v The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board has turned down a bid from the Harbor Study Committee for funds to help conduct a marina study here. The committee needs $20,000 to supplement the $10,000 it has on hand for a feasibility study to determine if a full-service marina is suitable for Grand Marais. The letter states in part, “As you are aware, we have received a petition from a large group of Grand Marais citizens who are opposed to any development at the harbor. I am not comfortable funding a study that is so opposed by the community and would suggest you resolve that problem first and then we would be in a better position to evaluate your request.”
60 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 16, 1961
v The Shoreline Motor Lodge has hauled in tons of huge rocks as a buffer against future northeasters. Some of the rocks, which were brought from Carlton Peak, weighed as much as 15 tons each. The lodge was at the mercy of a storm last year after the retaining wall gave way. However, the boulders should take care of the problem. v Weekend shoppers at Backlund’s Fairway Store will find a beautiful all-glass front window area now complete. The large thermo-pane windows and all-glass door plus the Miriwal paneled steel siding above the glass give a modern look to the building. A new sign is yet to be completed.
90 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 29, 1931
v A BARGAIN DINNER THAT SERVES FOUR AND ONLY COSTS 56 CENTS: Salmon Loaf (21cents), Poverty Peas (10 cents), Lettuce with French Dressing (10 cents), Bread and Butter (6 cents) and Apple Fluff (8 cents) for dessert. Recipe for Apple Fluff: 1. Beat two egg whites until stiff. 2. Fold in 2/3 cup apple sauce plus 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar (powder sugar). 3. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. 4. Pile mixture lightly into serving dishes. 5. Cool thoroughly. Enjoy. v LUDWIG LUICK AND CATHERINE JOHNSON WIN DULUTH TRIP A Duluth trip was the prize from last Friday evening’s dramatic and oratorical contest held before an interested crowd of 70 spectators.
100 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 24, 1921
v Governor J. Preus yesterday received a fresh-water ocean salmon, caught in Lake Superior by Eben Falconer. Falconer lives on the Susie Islands in Lake Superior not far from Grand Portage. The chinook salmon is the first of its kind to be caught in the fresh waters of Lake Superior. v Miss Featherstone returned on the stage Monday night from a sad errand to her home in Valley City, North Dakota. She made the journey to attend her father’s funeral.
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