Haylie Anderson of Grand Marais, recently attended SPACE CAMP® at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, NASA’s official Visitor Information Center for Marshall Space Flight Center. The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and adults with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and decision-making. Just getting to SPACE CAMP®, which Haylie... READ MORE >
Tofte and Schroeder fire departments were paged at 1:23 p.m. on July 18 to respond to a smoldering semi truck near 7810 West Highway 61 in Schroeder. The reporting party said the vehicle was smoking and going to start on fire, which it did, destroying the cab of the truck. The truck was a 2000 Freightliner Lakeshore Ice Company truck,... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society hosted a poignant gathering on Monday, July 20, in memory of United States Coast Guard Engineman 1st Class, Keith Brubaker who lost his life in the Grand Marais Harbor on July 11, 1967. After an honor guard from the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a flag ceremony, Historical Society Director Carrie McHugh welcomed those in attendance... READ MORE >
As requested, representatives of the Cook County Community YMCA (CCCY) came to the Cook County commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, July 21 to give an update on YMCA finances. According to CCCY Executive Director Emily Marshall, at this time the Y is ahead of its budget goals by $15,869. Marshall said that the CCCY memberships are on target. She said the... READ MORE >
Last week I wrote about the looming closure of the Taconite Harbor Energy Center in Schroeder. I’m still sadly waiting to hear how the impending idling of the plant will affect the many people I know at the plant. I am trying to be hopeful that Minnesota Power will find a way to “re-purpose” the plant. Minnesota Power Vice President... READ MORE >
A three-car collision near the Clearview General Store in Lutsen resulted in one person being taken to North Shore Hospital on Tuesday, July 21. The accident occurred at 9:14 a.m. when Donald R. Magill, 68, of Belvidere, Illinois, attempted to make a right hand turn in his 2010 Chevrolet SUV. Magill was pulling a trailer. Magill’s vehicle was hit by... READ MORE >
Two potentially contentious issues are on the county board’s July 28 meeting agenda—the proposed land exchange between Cook County and the U.S. Forest Service and possible changes to the county’s ATV ordinance. Both public hearings are scheduled for 10 a.m., so there may be some waiting in the commissioners’ room. The land exchange has been in the works for over... READ MORE >
In July, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 unveiled a stunning Stars and Stripes quilt. The 70”x90” quilt handmade by Legion Member Nancy Backlund is being raffled to support the auxiliary’s many community activities. The Legion Auxiliary hosts special luncheons for veterans on Memorial and Veterans Day, purchases gifts for veterans in the nursing home, contributes to activities for veterans at... READ MORE >
The Ladies Music Club, an acoustic group of five women from St. Paul, is coming to the Gunflint Trail on the group’s first road trip. They will be performing at Hungry Jack Lodge from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31 and at Gunflint Lodge from 7 – 9 p.m. on August 1. Admission is free and weather permitting... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a call at 5:33 p.m. on July 8 reporting a car in the ditch just below the water tower in Grand Marais. Janet Gambell, 80, of Chanhassen lost control on the corner below the water tower and went into the creek bed next to the road. Her 2008 Honda Civic traveled the ditch for about... READ MORE >
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