Feiock home burns— for second time
A home at 239 Sag Lake Trail, belonging to Tony and Carol Feiock of Lake Quivira, KS, was burned in the 2007 Ham Lake wildfire. The cabin was being rebuilt this summer by Isak Hansen Construction. Tragedy struck again on Monday, August 24, 2009 and the nearly completed home was completely destroyed by fire. Full Story
County votes to help city with pool costs
Mayor Sue Hakes, along with city councilors Jan Sivertson and Tim Kennedy and city employees Mike Roth, Kim Dunsmoor, and Dave Tersteeg, went before the county board Tuesday, August 24, 2009 to request funding for the Grand Marais Municipal Pool. Full Story
Proposed projects for 1% tax
Nearly 70 people attended a public meeting Monday, August 24, 2009 to learn more about the seven projects considered for the proposed 1% countywide sales tax coming to a referendum this fall. The legislature approved the final language of the legislation this spring. Full Story
An accidental garden
A few weeks ago I started writing about the petunias outside my window. I somehow got sidetracked and started talking politics. This week I'll try to finish my thoughts on the fragrant blossoms that have brightened my yard and my life this summer in my accidental garden. Full Story
A very special Camaro
John Schnatter found his car. No, he didn't forget where he parked at the mall. No, someone didn't take off with his car while he was stopped at a downtown stoplight. No, John sold his gold and black 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in 1983 to help save his father's business. He also used part of the money to open a business himself, a restaurant chain now known as "Papa John's. Full Story
The Great Ticket Fiasco
This past month has been an adventure that I had no intention of participating in. Well…not exactly. On July 19, I went online on eBay to find tickets for the October 5 Vikings-Packers game at the Metrodome. Full Story
MN Vikings have Twin Ports radio home
KQDS FM has announced that it will be the "Official Twin Ports Home" of the Minnesota Vikings for the 2009 - 2010 season, broadcasting every Minnesota Vikings game on 94.9 KQDS and "TheFan" 1490. This announcement reflects the partnership of the Vikings Radio Network, "The Fan" 1490AM and 95 KQDS. The next Vikings game will be on Monday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. Full Story
2009 Sawtooth Challenge MTB Race
Staff photos/Laurie Johnson The starting lineup of the Sawtooth Mountain Challenge in downtown Grand Marais on Sunday, August 23. The race leads bicyclists up a 600-foot vertical climb to Pincushion Mountains. Especially impressive were the young boys in the under 11 years group! Full Story
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