Riptide scare at Temperance River
An emergency call went out to Tofte First Responders and Cook County Ambulance at 2:36 p.m. on Friday, August 20, reporting that there was a man in the water at the mouth of the Temperance River in Tofte. Full Story
Tofte campers suffer carbon monoxide poisoning
Cook County Law Enforcement received an unusual emergency call from campers along the Superior Hiking Trail at 3:43 a.m. on Saturday, August 14. Joseph Olsen, 17, of Finlayson, MN, reported that a member of his party, Mark Kenneth Bruns, of Hinckley, MN, was suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Full Story
Vegetables and goodwill thriving in rec park community garden
The community garden in the Grand Marais Recreation Park has proven that things can grow very well by the big lake. Full Story
Vandalism at Grand Marais Golf ‘n Stuff
Grand Marais Golf ‘n Stuff is usually the place to go for some lighthearted fun. Unfortunately, sometime during the night between August 19 and 21, the mini-golf course was the scene of theft and vandalism. Cook County Law Enforcement was called at 3:29 p.m. on August 22 when the damage was discovered. Full Story
CORRECTIONS:
»» In the August 14, 2010 letter to the editor entitled It takes
a village to host Fisherman’s Picnic & Lumber Camp,
the writer left out one very important mention. Niel and Jenny Atkinson would like to express thanks to Paul Higgins, owner of Circle H Timber, who trucked all of the wood for lumber camp for free and also helped with some emergency Full Story
Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?
Twenty questions developed by Al-Anon Family Groups can help family members identify whether they have been affected by a loved one’s drinking, according to Nicolette Stephens, information analyst for Al-Anon. “While it is easy to see what alcohol does to the drinker, it may be difficult to see its effects on those who care about the drinker,” Stephens said. Full Story
Mn/DOT right-of-way clearing includes herbicide use
Contacted to confirm citizen reports of chemical spraying in the Highway 61 right-of-way in the Lutsen area, Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) spokesman Tom Jacobson said some herbicide treatment had been conducted in Cook County the week of August 12, but no treatment is taking place at this time. Full Story
Preliminary results on Gunflint Trail septic inspections
Is the glass half full or half empty? It all depends on how you look at it. Almost two-thirds of the septic systems on Seagull, Saganaga, Gunflint, and Poplar lakes are compliant with current county septic standards, according to a preliminary report county Planning & Zoning Director Tim Nelson brought to the county board Tuesday, August 17, 2010. Full Story
Signs along highway illegal, MnDOT says
Candidates for public office are reminded that state law prohibits the placement, painting, printing or affixing of advertisements to any object within the limits of any highway in Minnesota. This prohibition in Minnesota Statutes, section 160.27, applies to political campaign signs as well as to all other forms of advertising. Full Story
Communication towers to facilitate services throughout Cook County
Numerous communication improvements are on the horizon throughout the county. On Tuesday, August 24, Sheriff Mark Falk and Radio Systems Coordinator Duane Ege brought several tower lease agreements to the county board for its approval.
Cell phone
coverage in Portage
Full Story
Solutions and standards still sought for Poplar River
The Poplar River Management Board (PRMB) continues to work with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on establishing turbidity standards for the Poplar River and getting the sediment level down to meet those standards. Full Story
Another successful mid-summer event for Mid-Gunflint Trail
Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall No. 1 was crowded with folks from the Mid-Gunflint Trail and beyond on Saturday, August 14, to enjoy the midsummer activities hosted by the Mid-Trail Homeowners Association, including the Live Auction with Phil Serrin. Full Story
Local groups receive arts grants
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications totaling $80,860 to be awarded in Art Project grants; $23,260 in Rural and Community Art grants; and $55,515 in individual Artist Support grants. Full Story
Jane Howard
People who enter homegrown and homemade items in the Cook County fair are very prolific. An even 100 exhibitors entered a total of 615 entries for this year’s event on Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Full Story
Healthy fun and prizes at Health & Wellness Fair
The Early Childhood Coalition’s Health and Wellness Fair at the Cook County Fair on Saturday, August 21 was very well-attended, with dozens of families stopping by a number of booths to learn about services for children in the community. Attendees had a card stamped after visiting the various stations and then cards were entered in a drawing for a number of terrific prizes. Full Story
Lions and Lionesses “rock” the Fair
The Cook County Fair was full of fun for visiting children. The Grand Marais Lioness Club added to the action with a Lions and Lioness Club rock painting activity. Theyoung artists were creative and imaginative with a flair for color. Full Story
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Opening this weekend is the hilarious new production of the Grand Marais Playhouse. Play On! by Rick Abbot debuts August 27 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Full Story
8th Plein Aire contest under way
Join the Grand Marais Art Colony for the 8th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition & Exhibition, Aug. 27 through Sept. 6. Set up your easel and canvas to capture the scenic landscapes of the rugged shores of Lake Superior and surrounding North Woods in this fun and competitive outdoor painting contest. Full Story
Sign up now for basic math class!
Cook County Higher Ed will be offering a basic math course for adults and high school students who would like to review and strengthen their math skills. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, percentages, estimation, simple geometry, and measurement problems will be covered. Full Story
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