For generations, motorists commemorated their journey “up north” by honking the horn as they passed the solitary pine on the expressway between Duluth and Two Harbors. Hearts were broken to see the fallen tree in the highway medium. It was cut down by unknown persons on April 30, 2009. The city of Two Harbors wants to do something special to... READ MORE >
Ground will be broken in June 2009 on a new visitors center and Grand Portage State Park headquarters in Grand Portage. T. L. Construction of Floodwood, MN, the company that built the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center, was the low bidder for the project at $3,945,535. The project is a collaboration of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), the... READ MORE >
Cook County is currently under burn restrictions. However, even when restrictions are lifted, property owners need to carefully consider conditions before burning brush. Also, remember that a burning permit is always required. The only exceptions are for campfires, as long as there are no other restrictions and if there is a continuous cover of snow, three inches deep in area... READ MORE >
Now that spring has arrived, thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers across Minnesota are helping to beautify roadsides and save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in litter removal costs. “The Minnesota Department of Transportation extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteers and their organizations who participate in the Adopt a Highway program,” said Mike Robinson, Mn/DOT District 1 Engineer.... READ MORE >
A large group of community members turned out to support the rebuild fundraiser for Trout Lake Lodge, on May 9. Trout Lake Lodge, located on the Gunflint Trail, was destroyed by fire on April 22. Thanks to the Colvill and Maple Hill Fire Departments, the fire was contained and all cabins and other resort buildings were spared. The Spaghetti Feed... READ MORE >
Mildred “Millie” Mainella, 101, of Grand Marais, is well known in Cook County. She grew up in Hovland and in 1941, she married a Civilian Conservation Corps foreman, Charles “Charlie” Mainella. She and Charlie lived in Hovland for many years where he ran the store and she served as postmaster for 26 years. In their retirement years, they spent winters... READ MORE >
Thirty-one state highway workers and 13 contract workers who died in the line of duty since 1960 were honored on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Each day, thousands of men and women put on their boots and hard hats and work on building and repairing Minnesota’s roadway system,” said Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel. “As... READ MORE >
The Cook County Broadband Initiative is hosting a business focus group meeting at noon on Wednesday, May 20 in the Commissioner’s Room at the courthouse. Business owners are invited to join in providing feedback to CCG Consulting, broadband feasibility consultants who are building a model and a business case for broadband services to all businesses and residents of Cook County.... READ MORE >
The 2009 Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 8. Fifty-one students were congratulated for completing ten weeks of D.A.R.E. lessons which focus on decision-making skills, teaching ways to resist peer pressure, suggesting healthy alternatives to drug use and helping build self-esteem. Cook County Chief Deputy Leif Lunde, the community D.A.R.E. officer, welcomed... READ MORE >
