The Grand Marais Art Colony Plein Air event wrapped up last week, but the exhibits will be available for viewing until November 13. The novice, open class pieces—12 total— are hanging at the Art Colony. The competition juror, Dan Wiemer, is the Grand Marais Art Colony’s September featured artist and he has three pieces at the Art Colony. The Art... READ MORE >
After handling routine business at the School District 166 September 15, 2016 meeting, the school board turned once again to the plan for funding the school if the proposed levy and referendum do not pass in November 2016. It was time, said Board Member Terry Collins, to move on from the “easy stuff.” Collins reminded his colleagues that last year... READ MORE >
Grand Marais city councilors reviewed revenue and expenditures before reaching a decision on the 2017 levy for city residents. The council agreed to set the levy at $919,769, an increase of 5.49 percent. The council also looked at its five-year capital improvement plan, which includes the estimated $4 million public works facility in progress. Other capital improvements proposed are electrical... READ MORE >
A seemingly simple request for an amendment to the zoning map of the City of Grand Marais led to lengthy discussion at meetings of the Grand Marais Planning Commission and City Council and finally to a possible ordinance change. The request for rezoning came from Steve Surbaugh and Mike Larson of Cascade Vacation Rentals who are interested in purchasing the... READ MORE >
For the second time in two years, a Hovland man has been charged with a petty misdemeanor for improperly disposing of trash. Jeffery Paul Holmberg, 58, of Hovland was charged on August 12, 2015 with unlawful deposit of garbage, litter or like after trash was found on Birch Drive in Grand Marais. Several items with Holmberg’s name on them were... READ MORE >
Fall has finally arrived. It seemed to arrive slowly this year, but finally the hills are turning gold and maples are starting to show off their brilliant red. I can’t say that fall is my favorite season—each and every one offers something wonderful—but fall certainly is one that offers simple pleasures. Fall doesn’t have the drawbacks of other seasons, there’s... READ MORE >
Dr. Donald Langan, 72, former superintendent at School District 166, passed away at his home in Babbitt, Minnesota on September 13, 2016. Langan served as ISD 166 superintendent from 1992 to 1997. Before coming to Cook County Schools, Langan taught high school, served as a high school principal and was director of instruction in the Kalispell, Montana school system. Prior... READ MORE >
Starting at the beginning of August, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith began the “87 Counties in 86 Days” tour, with one of them visiting every Minnesota county. The tour should end on or before October 25. On Friday, September 16, Lt. Governor Smith visited Grand Marais to meet with local government officials and business people to learn... READ MORE >
The State of Minnesota suspended its Minnesota moose hunt indefinitely in 2013, so guests at Trail Center Lodge on the Gunflint Trail were surprised to hear a group of hunters talking about the moose season opening on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The hunters scoping the mid-Trail area for their upcoming moose hunt were members of the Fond du Lac Band... READ MORE >
The people involved in the Northwoods Food Project have been very busy since forming in 2009. The nonprofit is working to develop Cook County’s long term food sustainability and self reliance by developing a countywide food growing system. As these efforts continue, the Northwoods Food Project is seeking two board members to serve three-year terms. Pat Campanaro of the Northwoods... READ MORE >
