Local resources to save big bucks on Community Connection into park
Grand Marais Park Manager Dave Tersteeg is ready to finalize plans for a “Community Connection” pathway leading from Highway 61 into the east end of the park and down to the waterfront. The pathway is intended to connect campers with downtown Grand Marais and welcome residents into the park as well as keep sediment from running into the marina. Full Story
Correction
The February 4 article entitled County board debates demolition landfill proposal states that a mistake in designating the boundaries of the Closed Landfill Program resulted in R&R Disposal being unable to obtain a permit to locate a transfer station at the site. Full Story
Nordahl named to Human Services Circle of Excellence
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson honored professionals and organizations from across the state on January 20, citing their “outstanding contributions to human services program clients.” Eleven individuals and organizations were recipients of the DHS Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Awards. Full Story
Humphrey participates in “CEOs in the Classroom”
Eighth grade students in T.J. Super and Dorie Carlson’s social studies class recently got a treat when Eric Humphrey gave a presentation about what it is like to run a business in Cook County. 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 or when a violent crime occurs. Full Story
Council approves first business loan for The Garage
At the request of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority’s Commercial Loan Review Committee, Grand Marais City Council approved a $23,000 loan which will be used to rehabilitate one of downtown’s oldest buildings. Full Story
School seeks community input on looming budget cuts
In light of declining enrollment and cuts in funding, School District166 Superintendent Beth Schwarz discussed possible reductions in programming and staff for the next school year with the public on February 9 at the Arrowhead Center for Arts. Full Story
Response to housing survey vital to upcoming grant application
A survey will soon be arriving in the post office boxes of Grand Marais residents, and response to it could determine whether a housing and commercial building rehab initiative worth $480,000 will be possible. Full Story
Gardenshare again offers help
Do you want to garden but don’t have a sunny yard? Do you have an unused garden that could use some tender loving care to produce again?
Sharing space in community gardens has been very successful at the Grand Marais Rec. Park and at WTIP radio. Full Story
Dearth of snow leading to spring fire danger
This winter’s lack of snow is leading to a high level of fire danger in the spring, Superior National Forest District Ranger Dennis Neitzke reported to the county board on February 14, 2012. “We’re in a kind of long-term drought,” he said. Full Story
Big equipment replacements for Highway Department
Big jobs require big equipment.
On February 14, 2012 the county board gave County Engineer David Betts and Maintenance Supervisor Russell Klegstad the go-ahead to purchase a new front end loader at a cost of $164,574 and two dump trucks with snow removal equipment at a total cost of $470,013. Extended warranties will be purchased for each. Full Story
Mountain Stage to return for North House’s Unplugged XI
For the second year North House Folk School will welcome radio show Mountain Stage onto campus for the school’s premier music event, Unplugged: The Northern Harvest. Again, Mountain Stage will record two radio shows during the event, Sept. 13-16. Full Story
Children invited to “Draw Your Adventure” at the library Feb. 22
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) invites children and their caretakers to an interactive, creative, author/illustrator adventure at the Grand Marais Public Library at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Full Story
Go for the Gold at the library with Duluth Superior Symphony
Visit the Grand Marais Library on Saturday, February 25 for a delightfully different library offering—an appearance by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet. The quintet will perform its Go for the Gold program at 3:00 p.m. Full Story
Grant writing workshop Feb. 22
The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, will host a grant writing workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Cook County Higher Education Building in Grand Marais.
CCCF board member Mary Petz explained that the workshop will focus on how to craft an effective grant proposal. Full Story
February business luncheon focuses on online service
Join University of Minnesota Extension Educator John Bennett for a discussion of best business practices in providing service to online customers and clients at Cook County Higher Ed’s February Business Networking Luncheon on Feb. 29 at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will be held at Chez Jude, 411 West Highway 61 in Grand Marais. Cost is $15. Full Story
Winter photography is focus of Feb. 25 workshop
Landscape photographer Chris Sandberg will lead a workshop designed to help outdoor photographers improve their artistry and technical skills on Feb. 25 at Sugarloaf Cove, with a “focus” on working in the cold and snowy Minnesota weather. Full Story
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