Primary voter turnout highest in a decade
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 that more than 580,000 eligible Minnesota voters participated in Minnesota’s first August primary. The number is based on preliminary results reported by local election officials. Full Story
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The Windigo Lodge moose has been a landmark for Gunflint Trail residents for more than a decade, so folks passing by were shocked and dismayed to see that the life-sized moose reproduction had toppled Full Story
Flute Reed board expands, reviews accomplishments
TheFlute Reed Partnership (FRP) held its annual meeting on Thursday, July 29 at the Hovland Town Hall and elected—and appointed—new board members so the partnership now has a full board. Full Story
Super peak electric rates coming down the pike
Around February 2012 or shortly thereafter, customers of the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) are likely to become very smart about when they turn on their dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers. The source of Grand Marais’ power, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA), will be charging higher rates for usage during peak periods. Full Story
Schroeder town board discusses road maintenance
Schroeder township officials met on Monday, August 9, one day earlier than normal due to the state and countywide primary elections. The meeting was short with just a few topics discussed. Full Story
Pick-up fire extinguished quickly
At 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010, a passing motorist noticed a truck on fire at 700 West 5th Street in Grand Marais. The Grand Marais Fire Department and Cook County Ambulance were paged and were on the scene by 10:06 p.m. However, the truck’s owner, Jeffrey Alan Liljestrand, Jr. had nearly extinguished the blaze. Full Story
Truck driver charged with possession of meth
Just after 12:00 noon on Friday, August 6, 2010, Cook County Law Enforcement received a call from the driver of a motor home on Highway 61 reporting that a loaded logging truck heading northbound on Highway 61 near Cutface Creek was passing unsafely and had forced another vehicle off the roadway. Full Story
Dangerous felon arrested at the Grand Portage port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Grand Portage arrested a Fort Lauderdale, Florida man considered to be a dangerous felon. Theman was wanted for charges of armed false imprisonment, tampering with witness/victim and felony battery. Full Story
Grand Marais man apparent suicide victim
On August 5 at 1:09 a.m. the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office received a 911 call reporting a possible suicide. Officers responded to 20 7th Ave W., Grand Marais where they found Gary Richard Schaedler, age 55, of Grand Marais deceased.
Theapparent cause of death was a single gunshot wound. The matter is under investigation by the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office. Full Story
Help for depression is available
The illusion that Cook County is somehow sheltered from the stresses of today’s world is shattered when a community member or visitor is the apparent victim of depression and suicide. Full Story
Developer withdraws “Sunset Cottages” proposal
A Grand Marais developer and landowner has withdrawn his request to build a multifamily residential development on the upper side of Highway 61 at the western end of town. Full Story
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The Grand Portage Trading Post opened a new amenity this spring. Full Story
Supreme Court rules in county’s favor in rezoning request
Lutsen property owner Lance Johnson lost his case against Cook County in Minnesota Supreme Court, but he showed no ill will at the county board meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2010. In fact, he offered his services as an attorney for projects on which commissioners might need help. Full Story
Dayton makes brief stop in Grand Marais
Minnesota Governor candidate Mark Dayton spent a couple of hours in Grand Marais on Friday, August 6 and then flew off to Hallock, Luverne and Winona before reaching St. Paul that evening.
“I’m reaching all four corners of the state in one day; 1,200 miles in the air,” said Dayton. Full Story
Grand Marais shines in Glader’s book
Many boring books have been written about the histories of small towns. Gene Glader’s Downtown Grand Marais: A Brief
History of the Early Hotels, the Harbor and
Wisconsin Street
isn’t one of them. Full Story
Wellness Fair at the Cook County Fair
The Cook County Early Childhood Coalition (CCECC), with support from the Northland Foundation, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a “Family Health and Wellness Fair” on August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Cook County Fair. Full Story
Fishing life remembered in Aug. 21 program
Remembering the Fishing Life
will be presented by fisherman Steve Dahl at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21 at the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte.
Dahl fishes Lake Superior near Knife River and is president of the Minnesota North Shore Commercial Fishermen’s Association. Full Story
Estate planning workshop for cabin owners planned
The Poplar Lake Area Association will sponsor a free workshop for cabin owners from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Mid- Gunflint Trail Fire Hall 1. Full Story
Nashville star visits GM Art Colony
Thepublic is invited to join the Grand Marais Art Colony at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 for an evening of acoustic fun. Jerry Vandiver has written classic songs that have appeared on over 16 million records including Tim McGraw’s For a
Little While,
which won several multiplatinum awards. Full Story
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