PUC recognizes new journeyman Jeff Eliasen
Grand Marais Public Utility Commission (PUC) workers took a break on Thursday, June 17, 2010 to celebrate a colleague’s accomplishment—the completion of lineworker apprenticeship by Jeff Eliasen. Eliasen is now a Journeyman Power Lineworker. Full Story
Hospital continues to search for new administrator
Thesearch continues for a replacement for North Shore Hospital Administrator Diane Pearson, who will be retiring in the near future. So far, the hospital board and officials from the hospital’s management partner, St. Luke’s of Duluth, have interviewed two candidates, but neither of them were offered the job. Full Story
Lots of business at Arrowhead annual meeting
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) members gathered to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the Cook County girls’ softball team on Saturday, June 19, 2010. After pancakes, the co-op’s 57th annual meeting was convened, with AECI Board Chair Wayne Anderson welcoming the standing room only crowd. Full Story
Lions and Lioness clubs celebrate Charter Night 2010
Members of the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness clubs celebrated Charter Night on June 8, 2010. This is a time-honored tradition of acknowledging the clubs’ beginnings and accomplishments. The clubs’ mission is to serve by contributing time, resources and skills to help fill the unmet needs of this community. Full Story
Tofte parade to get coordinator after running itself last two years
Tofte Fourth of July festivities have apparently taken on a life of their own. Town Supervisor Paul James told his fellow supervisors, “The last two years, no one has coordinated the parade—it just happened! Full Story
Schroeder cemetery
an Eagle Scout project
Anoka High school freshman Austin Cooper-Gregg came before the Schroeder town board on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 and asked for a donation of black dirt. Black dirt?
“I will use the dirt to level the sunken grave stones in the Schroeder town cemetery,” said Cooper-Gregg. Full Story
Lutsen cemetery improvements, association, discussed
A little over a year ago, the Lutsen Township board agreed to contribute $10,000 to the citizens working to form a Lutsen cemetery association to fund improvements to the town cemetery. Dick Nelson returned to the town board on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, to give an update—and to ask if the cemetery association could count on further support. Full Story
Lutsen Resort readies for birthday gala
Lutsen Resort’s kickoff event was a lot of fun as three chefs from well-known Minneapolis restaurants (La Belle Vie, Sea Change
and The Barrio Tequila Bar)
joined Chef Rob Wells and Sous Chef Henry for a Friday night Tapas and wine tasting and a Saturday night sixcourse wine dinner. Full Story
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply now open
Visitors to Grand Marais have a new resource to help them explore all of the outdoor adventures the area has to offer. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, located at 20 E. First St., opened its doors on Monday, June 14 and is ready to offer gear, guided tours, rentals and more to its guests. Full Story
East Bay Suites offering tailor-made vacations
East Bay Suites, along with the five other Minnesota lodging establishments owned or managed by Odyssey Development, is no longer about hospitality – it’s about entertainment. Thatwas the word from owner Bob Ryan to East Bay General Manager Andrew Warren when Odyssey took over management of the historic Grand Marais business several months ago. Full Story
Guest lecture series continues with Ralph Latham's First, Catch a Rabbit
Cook County Higher Education’s next guest lecture series is First, Catch a Rabbit
on July 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, with refreshments. Ralph Latham will present the topic and lead the discussion, which will center on writing and writing skills for all genres. Full Story
WTIP wants your opinion
The mantra heard frequently on WTIP North Shore Community Radio is “It’s all about the listener.” WTIP is now seeking the input of its listeners as it moves into its 13th year of service. Full Story
Are you a Locavore? WDSE Cooks wants your recipes!
Local foods are fresher, more delicious, and better for you than food shipped across the country. Do you tend to shop for foods raised in and around your local hometowns? Do you grow your own garden, hunt or fish here in the great North? Do you frequent the farmer’s market? Full Story
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