Walleye Releases Cory Christianson Grand Marais, MN 30 ½ Saganaga Jim Stronge N orth Oaks, MN 29 Saganaga Ken Peters White Bear Lake, MN 29 Saganaga Ray Lorenz N orth Oaks, MN 28 ½ Saganaga Mike Berg Grand Marais, MN 31 Saganaga Tia Rasch Hibbing, MN 28 ½ Saganaga Sally Noll St. Paul, MN 31 Saganaga Stephen Foster Indianapolis, IN... READ MORE >
Photo by Tom Spence The MN DNR now manages the state’s wolf population. Minnesota’s wolves have been removed from the federal endangered species list, allowing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to manage the state’s wolf population. Wolves in Minnesota, considered part of the Great Lakes population of wolves, were delisted in March 2007, but a federal court ruling... READ MORE >
Staff photos/Rhonda Silence American Legion Auxiliary members Kathy Pederson and Edie Mattson put the beautiful memorial wreath in place during the May 25 ceremony at the Cook County courthouse. Also on hand was the Post 413 Honor Guard, below. On Monday, May 25, the normally quiet lawn of the Cook County courthouse was crowded with community members gathered for a... READ MORE >
After three years of deliberating on the issue of ATVs, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance outlining where and how ATVs can be used on county roads. Seventy people, mostly ATV riders as demonstrated by a show of hands, attended a hearing at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Tuesday, May 26, 2009 that culminated in a... READ MORE >
In response to ongoing complaints about the inadequacy of the existing noise ordinance, Grand Marais City Council voted May 13 to move forward with a revision, hopefully in time for the busy summer season — the time when most of the problems occur. City Attorney Don Davison said the ordinance now on the books states only that “you do not... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_607" align="alignleft" width="300"]Photo by Gary Siesennop Arriving with a bang! As the ribbon is cut at the new Canada Gateway Centre in Grand Marais, Gervais Nolin fires the cannon that was brought to Grand Marais by the Fort William Historical Park contingent. The announcement of the cross border partnership between Fort William Historical Park...... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_609" align="alignleft" width="300"]Photo by Todd Miller After completing maintenance of the outer break walls last week, the US Army Corps of Engineer vessels queue up for the open lake.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_610" align="aligncenter" width="253"] [/caption]... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Cook County Airport Manager Rod Roy updated the county board Tuesday, May 26, 2009 on an expansion project that would significantly improve the airport. The purpose of the project is to allow fire-fighting planes to land in order to mitigate forest fires. The project will widen the current runway and lengthen it from about 4,200 feet to 5,000... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_614" align="alignleft" width="300"]Staff photos/Rhonda Silence The mood was festive at the opening of the Fort William Historical Park - Canada Gateway Centre. Grand Marais Mayor Sue Hakes and David Parsons of Parsons Management, which is operating the Gateway Centre, welcomed Ontario Ministry of Tourism representatives, Assistant Deputy Minister Shirley Phillips and Fort William Historical...... READ MORE >
Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Grand Marais announces a special learning event this summer, made possible with funding from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Pastor Mark Ditmanson and Bethlehem Lutheran Church received the Clergy Renewal Grant in 2008. The grant provides funding for renewal studies for both pastor and the congregation. The community is invited to participate in this opportunity. Thelectures, which... READ MORE >
