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
Park board struggles with master plan
The Grand Marais Park Board came a little closer to making final decisions on its recreation park master plan when it met in city council chambers Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The meeting started with a review of the May 19 "listening session" intended to gather input from the community. Full Story
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The Gunflint Ranger District hosted an Open House on Friday, June 19, one of many events celebrating the centennial year for Superior National Forest. In 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt set aside the 644,114 acres. On hand was Forest Service founder Gifford Pinchot (actually Steve Robertson of the Tofte Ranger District). See more of the celebration on page B7. Full Story
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