Winter Olympics weeks away – city preparing for luge run?
Thecity streets are slick. Optimists might say the glare off the ice when the sun shines brightens our winter days. Others might be wondering where our public works departments are and why people are left to slide and fall across town. Full Story
Grand Marais Mayor Sue Hakes told City Council Dec. 30 that she believes a lot was accomplished during the past 12 months.
Hakes presented a list of council’s accomplishments during the past year — her first as mayor — and said she was satisfied with the progress and council’s willingness to take on issues. Full Story
Work to begin on Arrowhead Trail bridge
Work is scheduled to begin on the Pine River bridge on the Arrowhead Trail (County Road 74) on Wednesday, January 13. The bridge over the Pine River, which flows between McFarland and Little John lakes, was restricted to vehicle weights of five tons in September 2009 due to concerns about the aging bridge. Full Story
County board distributes duties
The Cook County Board of Commissioners started its new year with the reappointment of Commissioner Fritz Sobanja as county board chair and Commissioner Jim Johnson as vice-chair. The pair served in those roles in 2009 and after their Tuesday, January 5, 2010 reappointment, they each thanked their colleagues. Full Story
