Fourth and fifth grades tour water plant
Neil Hansen, one of the operators of the water and wastewater facilities for Grand Marais Public Utilities, had a ready smile and more than a few facts for the Sawtooth Elementary students who toured the water plant last Tuesday.
"Did you know," he asked the kids, "that there are more than 14 miles of water and sewer lines underneath the city of Grand Marais?" Full Story
Constitution Party nominates challenger to Oberstar
Constitution Party delegates from across Minnesota assembled at the Brookdale Public Library in Brooklyn Center on May 8 to hear from candidates seeking office for various levels of government and voting for or against their endorsement. Full Story
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Cook County Middle School eighth graders in Dorie Carlson's and Sue Nelson's classes did spring cleaning on May 21, providing community service at a variety of locations. Full Story
County septic inspector replacement hard to find…so far
After significant efforts to recruit a replacement for retired septic inspector Leroy Halberg in the Cook County Planning & Zoning office, the search has been dropped, at least for the time being. At the Tuesday, June 8, 2010 county board meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Tim Nelson talked to commissioners about how Halberg’s duties have been distributed among existing staff. Full Story
1% sales and use tax now being collected
Two months into the collection of a 1% Cook County sales and use tax, county commissioners have started reporting on progress toward implementing several capital improvement projects earmarked for income from the tax. Full Story
New lights for Honeymoon Tower
The cost of saving Honeymoon Tower residents from the “light pollution” caused by a beacon flashing through their curtains every night, especially torturous during the long, leafless, reflective-snowy nights of winter, will be $10,000. Full Story
No emerald ash borer workshop in Cook County
To help Minnesota communities prepare for the invasion of the emerald ash borer (EAB), University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer several workshops around the state during the month of June. However, the workshop scheduled to be held in Grand Marais on June 14 has been cancelled due to low registration. Full Story
Sandvik announces plan to retire from judicial career
Before sitting down for an interview with the Cook County News-
Herald
on Tuesday, June 8, Judge Kenneth Sandvik dealt with a probation issue in the Cook County courtroom. Full Story
Sentence-to-Serve program intact after state funding cut
The Sentence-to-Serve program is going to continue full swing despite the fact that the state will now fund only 25% of the cost instead of 50%. Full Story
Arrowhead’s green building gets gold
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) held an open house to show off its newly remodeled and expanded Lutsen headquarters building in June 2008. When the $2.5 million project was complete, the electric cooperative thought it was days or weeks away from obtaining certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Full Story
PUC customers receive very surprising and disturbing water bill
Tim and Beth Kennedy had a very high water bill last month for a house they rent out in Grand Marais – about $1,800. Thewater meters both inside and outside the house agreed: During the last billing cycle, 120,000 gallons of water had seemingly run out a pipe inside the house and into the city sewer system. Full Story
College News
Tyson Smith graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts in a ceremony at Northrup Memorial Auditorium on May 16, 2010 with a bachelor of arts degree in asian languages and lite Full Story
Plan ahead for a blue ribbon fair
What do bingo, broccoli, bands, begonias, and a “Bounce House” have in common? All can be found at the upcoming 2010 Cook County Fair August 20 – 21 at the Community Center in Grand Marais. Full Story
Underwater Adventures Aquarium at Library
The Grand Marais Public Library is excited to offer a morning presentation by the Underwater Adventures Aquarium Tuesday, June 15 at 11:00 on the public library lawn. Come to handle live crabs, urchins, and sea stars and learn about why water and aquatic life is important!
Full Story
Pre-registration now open for 31st annual Tofte Trek
Pre-registration is now open for the 31st Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Full Story
Hovland Arts Festival needs participants
The Hovland Arts Festival, held July 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hovland Town Hall, has become known for its wonderful assortment of local crafts.Thisyear organizers have expanded the event to include countywide artists and crafters. Full Story
Musicians needed for Dragon Boat Festival
The 7th Annual North Shore Dragon Boat Festival is seeking local talent including musicians, drummers and performers for this year’s festival. Join the fun, be in the Friday night parade, and a Saturday performance option is available. Full Story
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