An Internet search reveals that the four Native American artists whose works were featured at Johnson Heritage Post August 13-29 had exhibited together before. Each artist’s contemporary paintings and drawings were distinct from the others, and at least one of the artists has roots in Cook County. Julie Buffalohead’s paintings on textured paper were both amusing and pointed. They showed... READ MORE >
Proponents of a proposal to transfer ownership of Superior National at Lutsen golf course from the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) to the county left the August 24, 2010 county board meeting quite unsatisfied. The discussion went on for over an hour and a half and ended with a rather heated discourse. Numerous people supporting the proposal were... READ MORE >
Lee Ann Adams and Jim Raml of the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee went before the county board on August 24, 2010 to ask for its support for the vegetative management plan it has outlined in an 81-page document hot off the presses this spring. “The Gunflint Trail is a major economic asset to the county,” Adams said. “Invasive species... READ MORE >
The community garden in the Grand Marais Recreation Park has proven that things can grow very well by the big lake. Last spring, with a $5,000 State Health Improvement Project Grant and a partnership with the North Shore Food Project, rec park staff created a large fenced garden that is sheltered by a nearby storage building and highly visible in... READ MORE >
Is the glass half full or half empty? It all depends on how you look at it. Almost two-thirds of the septic systems on Seagull, Saganaga, Gunflint, and Poplar lakes are compliant with current county septic standards, according to a preliminary report county Planning & Zoning Director Tim Nelson brought to the county board Tuesday, August 17, 2010. That means... READ MORE >
Numerous communication improvements are on the horizon throughout the county. On Tuesday, August 24, Sheriff Mark Falk and Radio Systems Coordinator Duane Ege brought several tower lease agreements to the county board for its approval. Cell phone coverage in Portage After numerous cell phone companies turned down the opportunity to lease space on the county-owned communications tower on tribal land... READ MORE >
The Poplar River Management Board (PRMB) continues to work with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on establishing turbidity standards for the Poplar River and getting the sediment level down to meet those standards. At its Monday, August 2, 2010 meeting the PRMB discussed its unsuccessful application for a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant in the amount of $1,000,000 and... READ MORE >
Outgoing North Shore Judge Kenneth Sandvik is concerned about how accessible court services are going to be in the future for people in rural areas like Cook County. As the state continues to struggle with severe budget challenges, the Minnesota Judicial Branch may be facing significant funding reductions. On August 17, 2010 Judge Sandvik addressed the county board and encouraged... READ MORE >
As he was facing another day in court for his home and business property being out of compliance with county ordinances, Brad Thompson of Thompson Performance continued to maintain friends in high places. Thompson, whose property lies on the south side of Highway 61 on the east end of Grand Marais, was charged last year with misdemeanors related to storing... READ MORE >
The new countywide 1% sales and use tax brought in $70,021.35 in the month of June. Thatis higher than the former 1% hospital capital improvement tax ever generated during the month of June except for the year 2007. May’s receipts were $40,318.15, comparable to hospital tax receipts in May of 2003 and 2004 but less than the last several years... READ MORE >
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