According to the website of Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, a caucus is a meeting organized by Minnesota’s political parties where citizens can engage each other in a conversation about which candidates to support in the 2010 election and what public policy positions should be adopted as part of the party’s platform. Cook County Republican Party Chair Mark Delamater... READ MORE >
Fans of the Food Network may want to stop by Papa Charlie’s on Lutsen Mountains on an upcoming Monday night. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. through March, there will be live cooking demos with delectable dishes prepared before your eyes! The cooking demos kicked off on January 11 when Papa Charlie’s own Executive Chef Richard Selz presented Europe’s West Coast—the... READ MORE >
My son Gideon and his wife, Sara, live less than a mile away from my house on County Road 7. We frequently walk back and forth between houses—but very seldom at night and very rarely in cold winter weather. Our whole family loves walking on County Road 7. We’ve walked it in all directions in daylight hours. Our other son,... READ MORE >
The Cook County- Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) continues to wait for revenue from a number of sources to help it meet its financial obligations. At the January 12, 2010 meeting, check writing— including payment of the director’s wages—was put off until after a special meeting to discuss finances at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26. Treasurer Jim Hall... READ MORE >
For many years, snowmobilers from Minnesota and Ontario have gathered in February to ride in the Snowarama for Easter Seals event, raising money to assist children and youth with physical disabilities in the Thunder Bay area. In addition to knowing they are donating to a great cause, there is a new twist this year, thanks to the collaboration of the... READ MORE >
Visitors to the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, January 11, 2010 were treated to interesting glimpses into the lives of 15 historical figures. Students in the UMD College Writing course, taught at Cook County High School by Ivy Church, portrayed the characters—notorious or notable. The presentations, complete with furniture and accessories from the historical character’s era, were delightful... READ MORE >
Is Christmas over at your house? I don’t think it will ever be finished at my house. Not just because I haven’t finished my Christmas cards yet—I’m not worried about that. I think my holiday cards will include greetings for Christmas, New Year’s and Valentine’s Day this year. I’ve come to terms with that. But Christmas cleanup is driving me... READ MORE >
As of January 1, 2010, Harbor View Apartments in Grand Marais is a smoke-free building. According to Laura Whittaker of the American Lung Association in MN, the policy was adopted “to improve the health and safety of all residents.” Thenew policy means that no one will be allowed to smoke inside the building. Smoking will be allowed outside the building... READ MORE >
Work is scheduled to begin on the Pine River bridge on the Arrowhead Trail (County Road 74) on Wednesday, January 13. The bridge over the Pine River, which flows between McFarland and Little John lakes, was restricted to vehicle weights of five tons in September 2009 due to concerns about the aging bridge. In October 2009, an inspection report from... READ MORE >
The Cook County Board of Commissioners started its new year with the reappointment of Commissioner Fritz Sobanja as county board chair and Commissioner Jim Johnson as vice-chair. The pair served in those roles in 2009 and after their Tuesday, January 5, 2010 reappointment, they each thanked their colleagues. Commissioners then spent nearly two hours reviewing the various boards, commissions and... READ MORE >
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