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
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Staff photo/Rhonda Silence A new-old tradition at American Legion Post 413! Full Story
MPCA rethinking standards for Poplar River
Despite the fact that a lot of research has been conducted on the health of the Poplar River, more data is being gathered. Karen Evens of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) told those at a December 14 Poplar River Management Board (PRMB) meeting that the University of Minnesota would be collecting data on river topography along the North Shore. Full Story
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