On Wednesday, September 1, community members who work with kids are invited to an event entitled Find the Spark…Igniting the Hidden Strengths of All Children. The free workshop, presented by the nationally recognized Search Institute, teaches adults about “Sparks,” which give children joy and energy, meaning, purpose and direction. Pursuing their sparks helps children make positive choices about their activities... READ MORE >
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials are concerned about the recent upward trend in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) deaths. So far this year, 16 people have died in ATV accidents in the state. That compares to 14 for all of 2009. “It’s hard to really draw conclusions on why they’re happening, other than the reckless operation of the ATVs themselves,”... READ MORE >
The safety of Minnesota boaters is a top priority. Conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to see more folks taking the necessary precautions the rest of the summer to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water. A few areas are of particular concern. “I regularly see three problems,” Milaca-based DNR Conservation Officer David... READ MORE >
All of the samples from wild deer taken last fall by hunters in southeastern Minnesota that were tested for the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have come back negative for the disease. “This is good news for Minnesota,” said Dr. Erika Butler, wildlife veterinarian for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Extensive tests on wild deer in southeastern... READ MORE >
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 that more than 580,000 eligible Minnesota voters participated in Minnesota’s first August primary. The number is based on preliminary results reported by local election officials. Ritchie indicated that the percentage of voters casting ballots was more than 15 percent of Minnesota’s eligible voter population of 3.8 million. This... READ MORE >
TheFlute Reed Partnership (FRP) held its annual meeting on Thursday, July 29 at the Hovland Town Hall and elected—and appointed—new board members so the partnership now has a full board. At the meeting, Richard Olson was elected to a two-year term. Rick Schubert and Virginia Hahn were elected to threeyear terms. All three were elected unanimously by the 14 member... READ MORE >
At 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010, a passing motorist noticed a truck on fire at 700 West 5th Street in Grand Marais. The Grand Marais Fire Department and Cook County Ambulance were paged and were on the scene by 10:06 p.m. However, the truck’s owner, Jeffrey Alan Liljestrand, Jr. had nearly extinguished the blaze. The fire department assisted... READ MORE >
Just after 12:00 noon on Friday, August 6, 2010, Cook County Law Enforcement received a call from the driver of a motor home on Highway 61 reporting that a loaded logging truck heading northbound on Highway 61 near Cutface Creek was passing unsafely and had forced another vehicle off the roadway. When the truck was pulled over by Cook County... READ MORE >
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Grand Portage arrested a Fort Lauderdale, Florida man considered to be a dangerous felon. Theman was wanted for charges of armed false imprisonment, tampering with witness/victim and felony battery. On August 2, at approximately 6:00 p.m., CBP officers were conducting primary inspections when they came in contact with Andrew Byer, 48, identified... READ MORE >
On August 5 at 1:09 a.m. the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office received a 911 call reporting a possible suicide. Officers responded to 20 7th Ave W., Grand Marais where they found Gary Richard Schaedler, age 55, of Grand Marais deceased. Theapparent cause of death was a single gunshot wound. The matter is under investigation by the Cook County Sheriff... READ MORE >
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