A science experiment resulted in the evacuation of the Grand Marais campus of School District 166 on Tuesday, April 13. At 2:04 p.m., Cook County Law Enforcement received an automated alarm from the school at 101 West 5th Street reporting a general fire alarm. The alarm—and smoke in the school building’s upper hallway—set evacuation of the school in motion and... READ MORE >
Compared to the rest of the state and the nation, Cook County is lagging behind in responding to the 2010 Census. The national return rate is 63%. The state of Minnesota is responding a little bit better. The Minnesota response rate is 72%. However, Cook County is far behind with a response rate of only 37%. No one is sure... READ MORE >
With Supervisor Marland Hansen absent on vacation and Treasurer John Groth, Fire Chief Paul Goettl, and EMS Chief Fred Schmidt at firefighter training, the March 16, 2010 Lutsen town meeting went fairly quickly. The remaining board discussed a possible zoning change, community financial donations, and the generous donation of a U.S. flag. The primary topic of discussion was a rezoning... READ MORE >
Karen Kritta, CPA, was the featured speaker at the Wednesday, March 31 Women’s Business Network luncheon at The Pie Place in Grand Marais. Kritta said she was pleased to see such good attendance, noting, “Most people put accounting in the same class as doing their taxes. They don’t enjoy it. But if you can think of accounting as an information... READ MORE >
The enjoyment of the scenic vistas and exceptional fishing on the Poplar River in Lutsen may be priceless—but the work to remove the river from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) impaired waters list carries a huge price tag. Reports presented to attendees at a recent Poplar River Management Board (PRMB) meeting detailed the work that has been done—and the... READ MORE >
Cook County Middle School students in Dorie Carlson and TJ Super’s eighth-grade classes immersed themselves in projects for history this winter, writing thesis papers and preparing displays for history presentations. Four CCMS students advanced to regional History Day competition at the University of Minnesota on March 6. Carlson said her students performed extremely well and Joey Chmelik, Alex Jones, Megan... READ MORE >
I have a wonderful new photo as the background wallpaper on my computer. It’s a picture of five bighorn sheep atop a rugged Arizona mountain peak. What makes it so wonderful is that I took the picture. Chuck and I—after years of being invited—finally made the trip out west at the end of March to visit my snowbird parents in... READ MORE >
Computers can drive a person crazy. It seems that they somehow intuitively know when you need them most—and that is when they freeze up, lock up, shut down, or refuse to cooperate in some way. It’s nice that computer problems can often be fixed by simply turning the machine off and then back on. Wouldn’t it be nice if a... READ MORE >
Grand Portage American Legion Post 2009 recently received recognition for its great success in recruiting new members. The post, established in 2009, started with 20 members. It now has 45 members, the largest growth in American Legion membership in the entire northeastern district. Post Commander Arvid Dahl received a letter from Wayne Gilbertson, membership director, congratulating the Grand Portage membership... READ MORE >
Themany people who have enjoyed Cajun cuisine and boogying to Zydeco music over Labor Day weekend for the last 17 years will be disappointed to hear that the Bayou Boogie will not be held in 2010. The Grand Portage Lodge & Casino announced this month that the Bayou Boogie has been cancelled. The Bayou Boogie was introduced to the North... READ MORE >
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