School District operating referendum on November ballot
Cook County voters will decide whether or not School District 166 will receive more money over the next five years when they cast their ballots on November 2.
The board at its July 21 meeting approved a resolution for an operating referendum in the amount of $650 per pupil unit. Full Story
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Leroy and Nancy Ullrich were fishing on Poplar Lake when they spotted this moose cow coming across the lake on July 19. Nancy said the lake was so shallow she just strolled past them. Full Story
Courthouse rain garden to be redone
The one-year-old courthouse rain garden is getting a makeover, and this time, the project will be closely supervised by county commissioners and staff in consultation with American Legion representative Don Wilson.
The county received complaints about the visual impact of the rain garden after the service honoring veterans was held on the courthouse lawn on Memorial Day. Full Story
EDA endorses new housing development
A developer hoping to build eight moderately priced homes on the western edge of Grand Marais appeared before the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday, June 13, seeking its endorsement and support for potential grant funding. Since then it was determined that grant funding will not be available, however the property owner still plans to proceed. Full Story
