Citizens not quiet about noise ordinance
"Decibel meters are open to interpretation and not as black and white."
Grand Marais city councilors made more changes to a proposed noise ordinance June 24, but unanimously approved the new regulations on first reading. If the ordinance receives a positive vote on second reading, scheduled for July 8, it will become effective upon publication soon thereafter. Full Story
Consultant hired to investigate shared facility
Consultant David Skelton, retired St. Louis County maintenance manager, has been hired by six Grand Marais-area agencies at a cost of up to $8,000 to explore the feasibility of a multi-agency maintenance facility. The Cook County Board of Commissioners, the last agency to sign on, agreed Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to pay 25% of the cost. Full Story
The 2009 Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Pageant at North House Folk School was a wonderful beginning of summer celebration on the Grand Marais waterfront. Top: The wooden sailing Aakvik looked beautiful berthed at the Folk School dock. It was one of dozens of boats crafted with loving care by wooden boat builders. Full Story
Unorganized Territory
No simple solution for sound
The city of Grand Marais has been discussing and debating an ordinance to end neighborhood conflict over outdoor musical performances for several years. The matter seems to arise every summer as the weather warms and local establishments provide entertainment for customers on decks and patios. Full Story
THE GOOD NEWS
The time is now
The billboard stood unceremoniously among the Jerseys and meadow grass in a Wisconsin cow pasture, boldly proclaiming its message. On the left was a 15-foot line graph, in red and in rapid decline, captioned: Investments, Stocks, and Bonds. To the right, a 15-foot high portrait of Wisconsin serenity, a lakeshore emblazoned with the words, "Wisconsin Real Estate. Full Story
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meetings. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Full Story
WEST END CALENDAR
Tofte Town Meeting Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 4/18tfn Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. Full Story
TAILS from the TRAIL
Saganaga to remember Irv
Last week I told you that Irv Benson's Memorial was on the 4th of July. This was not correct, it will be held on July 3rd, which is Friday, at Chippewa Inn on Saganaga Lake. Shuttle service to the island will be provided from both landings, which are County Road 81 (Moose Pond Rd) or County Road 11 (Sag Store Rd). Please be at the landing no later than 9:30 a.m. Full Story
Buck's Big Fish Report
Where are the fish biting?
As the weather has warmed up, so has the fishing! The folks at Buck's Hardware have heard the following reports on local lakes. Walleyes have been found on Flour Lake in 25' of water on Lindy Rigs and leeches and on Lake Saganaga in 35' of water around Horse Shoe Island with jig and minnow. Full Story
Smith earns second at Echo Valley Moto Park
Connor Smith, 15, had a great day of racing at Echo Valley Moto Park in Brookston, MN on Saturday, June 13. Connor was in first place for most of his first motocross race, until he took a spill on the last corner of the last lap. He ended the race in a respectable fourth place. Full Story
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