County keeps 2010 levy increase under allowed amount
Near the end of an almost sixhour meeting on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, the county board whittled a potential 2010 levy increase of 6.93% down to 4.69%. The maximum allowed by the state in 2010 would be $6,013,324, but the county reduced it to $5,887,152, a savings of $126,172. Full Story
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Photo by Stephan Hoglund ~www.stephanhoglundphotography.com A roaring bonfire and a festive potluck—what better way to chase away the winter blues? Full Story
EDA considers Cedar Grove lot sale to G&G Septic
“We’re trying to make the city ‘whole,’ but with each lot sale we’re losing money. ”
The only citizen who turned out for the Monday, December 14, 2009 public hearing of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) was Grand Marais mayor Sue Hakes— who had to leave because there was a quorum of city council members in attendance. Full Story
Unorganized Territory
Back on my feet
At least a couple of times a week, I have someone pointedly ask me, “And how is
your health?” Full Story
Undoing Racism–
Will it make a difference?
A little girl, back in the ‘30s, sent to Sunday School from age three, advised by her beloved father to “always think for yourself," yet surrounded by virulent racism and anti-Semitism, finally speaks up to her father, who yet again has spouted something noxious about “the Jews. Thelittle girl says, “But Daddy, Jesus was a Jew.” 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. 3/22b-tfn Full Story
Strong second half lifts Vikings over Cardinals
TheCook County girls’ basketball team improved their overall season record to 3-0 with a road win over the Cromwell Cardinals on Friday, December 18. After trailing 30-32 at halftime, the Vikings’ defense took over in the final 18 minutes as Cook County came out on top, 59-44. Full Story
Come cheer our Vikes!
December 28 – 30 Walker Holiday Tournament Mon., January
5 Away · 4:45 p.m. Moose Lake/Willow River Wed., January
7 Home · 6:30 p.m. Albrook Thurs., January
8 Home · 6:30 p.m. vs. Carlton Tues., January
12 Away · 4:45 p.m. Full Story
Coach’s Corner
A “common sense” list for Santa Claus
I have to say that this year I am as excited as ever for Christmas. I have even found myself glancing at the calendar counting down the days a couple of times. New snow is falling as I write this column and I look forward to the day when we have enough snow accumulated to take my kids out snowshoeing and sliding. Full Story
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