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Photo by Bob Pranis Bob Pranis and Veronica Weadock had a delightful visitor at their bird feeder on Wednesday, May 13, a red-bellied woodpecker. Pranis talked to local birder Molly Hoffman, who said red-bellied woodpeckers are extremely rare in northeastern Minnesota. Pranis said it was amusing to watch the woodpecker, which was really too big for the feeder, as it hung upside down doing "chin-ups" to reach the food. Full Story
Park board listening session gets stormy
About 40 people gathered the evening of May 19, 2009 to discuss the two options that distill the Grand Marais Park Board's efforts over the last several months to develop a long-range plan for the tourist park. Full Story
Governor's veto hits Higher Ed
An organization in Cook County feeling the impact of Governor Tim Pawlenty's budget veto is Cook County Higher Education (CCHE), which is facing a $40,000 cut in annual funding. Full Story
EDA continues MPCA negotiations
Several people affiliated with the Cook County - Grand Marais Economic Development (EDA) attended the county board meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2009, where Director Matt Geretschlaeger requested an early disbursement of $35,000 in levy funds to support EDA operating costs. The funds would normally be disbursed in June. Full Story
Grand Marais Motors named to dealer closure list
Anyone who tuned in to Duluth television last week to hear the General Motors announcement of Minnesota auto dealerships that were to be closed in the company's restructuring may have thought that the local GM dealer, Grand Marais Motors, had "dodged a bullet" since it was not named. Full Story
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