Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the community of Grand Portage will see the construction of several new housing units. Gale Carlson, executive director of the Grand Portage Housing Authority, said she heard the good news at the regional meeting of the Great Lakes Indian Housing Association at Ho Chunk, Wisconsin. “The Great Lakes region did really well,”... READ MORE >
At the July 28 meeting of School District 166, it was announced that the district had signed an agreement to sell the bus garage it owned at the Birch Grove Community Center/School in Tofte. Since the sale was pending, the purchaser’s name was not revealed. At the Thursday, August 13, 2009 Tofte Town Meeting, the new owner himself shared the... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does not normally seek public input regarding potential land exchanges in the early planning stages, however it made an exception in 2008. DNR Division of Forestry representatives provided information to the public on a possible land exchange between the agency and seasonal Hovland resident Larry DeWester. Cook County Land Commissioner Mary Black explained... READ MORE >
Nearly 30 people turned out for the Cook County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Wednesday, August 12 to ask questions or show support for a zoning change for Thompson Performance on the outskirts of Grand Marais. The hearing started with Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill Lane explaining that the request for rezoning from residential (R1) to commercial (GC) is... READ MORE >
Hughie’s Taco House wasn’t the first name considered for the unique “Home of the Puffed Taco” in downtown Grand Marais—but it is the perfect name for the successful restaurant opened by family-oriented businesswoman Anna Hamilton. When Hamilton decided to open a restaurant in Grand Marais, she wanted to name it “Nacho Mama’s,” a play on the planned Mexican fare as... READ MORE >
The 18th Annual Bayou Boogie celebration at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Friday – Sunday, September 4 – September 6 will feature the return of old friends and new performers. In addition to authentic Louisiana cuisine like jambalaya, gumbo, and shrimp creole; Mardi Gras parades; and games and crafts for kids; there will be some new performers. Treater Band and... READ MORE >
Although Brad Thompson of Grand Marais, owner of Thompson Performance, is heartbroken at the thought of getting rid of the many “antique” vehicles parked on his property on the outskirts of Grand Marais, he should be heartened by the strong support he has received from family, friends, neighbors— and competitors—as he seeks re-zoning of his property. Many of Brad’s friends—... READ MORE >
Parents may be looking forward to school, but kids may be a bit nervous about that first day. The Cook County News-Herald talked to a few local teachers, asking for their thoughts as the start of the school year nears. Here are their best “back-to-school tips.” Keith Bergeron Math, Science & Health Oshki Ogmaag The tip I would offer is... READ MORE >
The Cook County ATV Club is the latest in a string of individuals and community groups to contribute to the fund started in November 2007 to support county residents making trips to Duluth for cancer treatment. On July 27, the ATV Club added $500 to the North Shore Health Care Foundation coffers for its Travel Fund for Cancer Treatment program.... READ MORE >
At the Tuesday, August 11, 2009 meeting of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA), the housing administrator hired by the authority expressed frustration at hearing that some local government officials had referred to the Cook – Lake County Housing Program as a “shell game.” Nancy Grabko, whose company, Community Fundraising Solutions (CFS), was hired in early... READ MORE >
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