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20 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 28, 2002
v The Minnesota Department of Transportation frightened the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission on January 9 with a letter informing the PUC that it would be asked to pay for the movement of every utility pole along Highway 61 between the western city limits and Eighth Avenue West. According to the letter, the task must be completed in order to facilitate MnDOT’s widening of the highway. The problem is, the PUC doesn’t know if it can afford to move the poles. It is estimated the job would involve moving 90-100 poles at a cost of anywhere between $100,000 and $300,000. v A community-wide meeting will be held February 6 at the Hovland Town Hall to discuss future plans for the restoration of the Hovland dock. The deepwater dock (about 35 feet deep) was built in the late 1800s, with wooden pilings installed in 1918 and the concrete version built in 1926. In disrepair now, the dock was last used by schooners such as the America in the mid to late 1950s and is still used by recreational boaters in the summers.
30 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 27, 1992
v Despite reports to the contrary, the raw fur/trapping business appears to be recovering from the recession more rapidly than many other segments of the economy. In mid-January, Nick Anderson of Grand Marais took two truckloads of raw furs to Winnipeg. They are expected to sell for at least $600,000 at the February 4-12 auction. v A proposal to straighten out a 2300-foot section of County Road 8, a mile north of the junction with County Road 6, was outlined by the Forest Service and the county engineer. The section of road to be straightened out lies a mile due east of Monker Lake. The Cook County Highway Department is asking the Forest Service to grant a new easement for the road to be realigned. When completed, the existing easement would be abandoned and the land restored to a natural condition. “The existing portion consists of a series of curves causing hazards to motorists during all seasons,” the proposal states.
60 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 25, 1962
v Kathy Lamb is the 1962 winner in Cook County High School for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow award. She achieved the highest score in an examination on homemaking knowledge and attitudes taken by senior girls December 5. Kathy becomes eligible along with winners in other Minnesota high schools for the title of State Homemaker of Tomorrow.
65 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 10, 1957
v HOMER MASSIE RESIGNS Clark A. McElevey was chosen by the Village Trustees to fill the unexpired term of Council President Homer Massie. Massie submitted his resignation because he is in Florida and does not intend to return to Grand Marais before June 1st. v ART AND MUSIC PROGRAM HANGS IN THE BALANCE The art and music program of the Town Hall Art Colony has become a big question mark. The Minneapolis School of Art is anxious to continue their summer course here, but they want to be assured that proper housing is available to their art students. They feel the village gets enough benefits from the students so that the community should provide fairly nice accommodations. v FROM THE EVENTS PARADE: Lutsen Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Duane FitzSimmons. Mrs. Howard Stubfors is the assisting hostess. Everyone is welcome. v GAME NIGHT is Wednesday, January 16, 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Everyone is welcome. v WEST END PTA CARNIVAL coming January 19. Feature events include a parcel post sale, fish-pond, darts, and fortune telling. Refreshments served. v GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY MEETING Saturday evening at 7:30, School Social Room. Colorful slides will be shared by Mrs. A.L.E. Peterson and Raymond Neetzel. Mrs. Owen Ostroot will serve the lunch. Everyone is invited.
90 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 21, 1932
v Car owners are asked to be very careful when driving about in Grand Marais in order to avoid accidents with children on coasters. Parents should warn their children of the danger of being run over by cars. Several reports of near tragedies have been reported. Let’s try to keep from having any coasting accidents this winter. v Father Thomas is now back and will conduct services as before. Mass on the last Sunday of each month at 9 o’clock at Grand Marais Catholic Church.
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