CORRECTION:
In the June 26 article Lutsen cemetery improvements,
association, discussed,
Diane Parker was incorrectly identified as the Lutsen Town Board chair. Joe Buttweiler is the board chair. Also, as clarification, it should be noted that the citizens of Lutsen voted to contribute $10,000 to the cemetery group, not the town board itself. Full Story
Cook County Historical Society planning CCC exhibit
The Cook County Historical Society is working on a fascinating exhibit on the Civilian Conservation Corps thanks to a “Legacy” grant awarded by the Minnesota Historical Society. Cook County was significantly impacted by the Depression- Era CCC program. Of the 61 CCC camps authorized for the state of Minnesota, 13 were in the county. Full Story
No free water for tennis courts
County Commissioner Fritz Sobanja appealed to the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a waiver of the $1,300 fee to hook up water to a fountain near the tennis courts in Grand Marais, on property formerly owned by the school but now owned by the county. Full Story
Grand Marais among top ‘outdoor’ towns
Outdoor Life
magazine ranks the top towns for hunters and fishermen in its June/July 2010 issue, and Grand Marais is 14th on the list. Full Story
Klobuchar receives 2010 Highway Safety Award
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety presented U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar with the 2010 Highway Safety Leader Award for her commitment and contributions to advancing highway and auto safety. Full Story
Rock hauling repairs needed for Springdale Road
Thecounty board met in a special session Tuesday, June 29, 2010 to approve awarding a pavement overlay job on the Sawbill Trail in Tofteto KGM Construction. Full Story
County fills two key positions
A new turn of events has taken place in the search for an environmental health officer to replace recently retired Leroy Halberg in the Cook County Planning & Zoning Department. The last time Director Tim Nelson reported to the county board, the only two qualified candidates to apply had declined the opportunity to interview for the job. Full Story
July 2010 Menu & Events
July 5 Holiday—Senior Center Closed
July 6 9:00 a.m. Cook County Council on Aging Meeting
11:30 a.m. Lunch: Pork Chow Mein, Magic Cookie Bar
with Council on Aging Treasurer Warren Anderson 12:15 p.m. Play Trivia
1:00 p.m. Play Scrabble
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Full Story
Cupping –
new form of Cook County recreation
You slurp it, then you spit it out, but only if you want to. It might be acidic, it might be earthy. It has brightness, it has weight. Themore body it has, the more it fills your mouth with flavor. It might taste like lemon, molasses, blackberry, chocolate, or cherry, with notes of honey or cedar. It might have a little black tea essence with notes of pepper and spice. Full Story
4th of July Fun!
fun! There is no shortage of fun activities in Cook County for the 4th of July. From one end of the county to the other, there is something for everyone. Grand Marais
In Grand Marais there will be a traditional parade and fireworks at dusk. Line up and register for the parade at the Grand Marais Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. Full Story
Grand Marais Garden Club Flower Show
Once again, it’s time for the Grand Marais Garden Club Flower Show on Friday, July 16. The show will be held from noon until 5 p.m. Full Story
Monroe Crossing at ACA July 10
The North Shore Music Association will host an evening of music with celebrated bluegrass band Monroe
Crossing,
Saturday July 10 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Full Story
Solid Rock Singers to perform at Bethlehem Lutheran
Solid Rock Singers
come to Bethlehem-twice! Solid Rock Singers,
a high-energy youth music ministry group from Coon Rapids United Methodist Church will appear in concert at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. and returning to lead worship on Sunday, July 18 at 9:30 a.m. Full Story
Arts Festival returns July 9 – 11
The Grand Marais Arts Festival kicks off on Friday, July 9 and continues through the weekend with an amazing mix of art, music, theater, and more. Full Story
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Who should be 2010 Citizen of the Year?
Once again the Cook County Lions Club is seeking nominations for two very special awards—Cook County Citizen of the Year and Cook County Senior Citizen of the Year 2010. Nominations are sought for individuals who have made Cook County a better place to live. Full Story
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