Weekly Weather
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. Full Story
Airport expansion plans zooming along
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. Full Story
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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 Park General Manager Sergio Buonocore. The dignitaries spoke of how the shared facility will benefit communities on both sides of the border. Above: Little Olya Wright of Grand Marais wasn't sure what to think about the larger than life voyageur puppet that welcomed visitors to the grand opening. Upper right: A brigade of soldiers was on hand from Fort William Historical Park. They talked to elementary school students about their powder muskets. Middle: In addition to a wonderful lunch, there was a lot of music at the event. Bagpipers led a parade from Bear Tree Park and fiddlers provided music so the Fort William Historical Park voyageurs could dance. Lower right: Fifth graders from Ann Russ and Joan Ege's classes spent part of their day interacting with the historical reenactors from Fort William Historical Park. These kids enjoyed a rousing game of LaCrosse. Full Story
Lutheran learning lectures set for summer
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. Full Story
Emerald ash borer not welcome
The emerald ash borer, a beetle that kills ash trees, has been found in St. Paul, and the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 to use all legal means possible to keep the pests from entering the county, including enacting penalties for bringing them in. Full Story
County properties now searchable by owner's name
Real estate agents and mortgage companies will be happy to find out that they can now use property owners' names to search the county website for information on private properties. Full Story
County board decides on property issues
The county board dealt with numerous private property issues Tuesday, May 26, 2009, approving one amendment to a conditional use permit (CUP) and turning another one down. Devil Track General Store (formerly Lakewind) has been operating under a CUP since it was built in 1997. Full Story
Busy summer ahead for Assessor's office
Cook County Assessor, Mary Black, has announced that the Cook County Assessor's office has identified approximately 1,200 properties to review this summer. The properties within the Unorganized Township of Range 1 West and properties in the mid-to-upper Gunflint Trail are slated for review between now and September. Full Story
County considers fire district expansion
Some property owners in the hinterlands of Cook County might be paying more in property taxes in the future, but in exchange they would be safer if their homes and cabins caught fire. Full Story
Emergency fire pump at Tofte Park nearly complete
A large part of the Tofte town meeting on Thursday, May 19 was spent discussing the finishing work for the fire department pump and pumphouse at the Tofte Park—including how to safely enclose the large hole where the pump is sitting on the lakeshore. Full Story
All that Jazz!
Top Left: Liz Sivertson and John Gruber - the Sivertones - perform to an appreciative crowd enjoying art, hors d'oeuvres, and music at Sivertson Gallery at the start of the 2009 Grand Marais Jazz Festival Friday, May 22. Full Story
Something for everyone at Boreal Birding Festival
Along with migrating birds, the North Shore will be seeing an influx of birders during the Boreal Birding & Northern Landscapes Festival on June 4-7, 2009. North House Folk School is hosting the festival and expects over 80 students during the event. Full Story
Kayak rescue practice
The East Bay Beach Paddling Club is having its second annual kayak rescue day at the Mink Lake Swimming beach from 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Thisis a free safety session provided to promote safe sea kayaking especially for those venturing out on Lake Superior. Full Story
Bethlehem Lutheran Church presents Godspell
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will raise the rafters at 6:30 p.m. June 10 with the high powered musical Godspell — the great musical drama of the life of Jesus Christ written in 1960s. Full Story
Lions and Lionesses seek members
The Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs will be holding an informational meeting regarding their activities and service to community members of Cook County. As June is membership month for Lions and Lioness, they are hoping to have new members join their group. Members gain from giving, from the fellowship and the feeling of being a part of the community. Full Story
Theatergoers rejoice!
Playhouse lists summer productions
The Grand Marais Playhouse is in full rehearsal for another stellar summer schedule of productions bursting with local talent. The first show of the summer will be The Final Twist. A thriller with more twists and turns than Highway 61. Full Story
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