Folks lined up in droves for the 2023 Lutsen Rummage Sale held on July 15. Eager shoppers descended on the grounds of Lutsen Evangelical Lutheran Church at 9 a.m.
The Grand Marais Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall to consider: 1. Mark Knierim and Anne Sugnet’s request for a 5 ft. variance on the south side of their lot, facing the street and a 10 ft. variance on the west side, To situate a home in the southwestern-most corner of their property. The currently vacant property (PID: 80-312-0180) is legally described as Sec: 20 Twp: 61.0 Rg: 1 Lot: Blk: Acres: .16 Lots 18-19-20 BLK 12 Sec: 20 Twp: 61.0 Rg: 1 Lot: Blk: Acres: .16 Lots 18-19-20 BLK 12 2. Cassidy Gecas' request for a conditional use permit to relocate a 22’ by 18’ cabin to be used as employee housing. Gecas is requesting to place the cabin at 1615 W. Highway 61 legally described as PART S 1/2 OF NE/SW N OF HWY BK 137 PG.
Cook County will join more than 600 communities nationwide with two walks to end Alzheimer’s this coming September. The Grand Portage team will walk on Saturday, September 9 and the Grand Marais team will walk on Saturday, September 23, leaving the Hub/Senior Center at 2:30 p.m.
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all to be safe and to follow the rules!
The Superior Hiking Trail Association is improving water crossings and building boardwalk this summer to make the trail more sustainable and hiker friendly. The Association is in need of 200 volunteers over the next six weeks in several locations from Duluth on up the North Shore.
On Monday, July 17, Thomas, Hall-Superior National Forest Supervisor announced the solicitation of proposals for campground concession Special Use Permit for numerous campgrounds and recreation areas on the Superior National Forest. Selected concessionaire permits issued would be for providing high-quality public services through operating and maintaining government- owned recreation facilities.
It took longer than expected but the good news is that the 1st & 2nd Thrift Store is open at its’ new location at 11 1st Ave West (the newly rehabbed Birchbark and Gifts building). The store had a “soft” opening on Saturday, July 22 and despite no advertising, business was brisk, said Anne Mershon.
Dave Walter is an interesting fellow. He recently purchased the Yellow House from North House Folk School and is currently moving it onto a lot he bought in town and will work to renovate it in his free time.
Cook County will join more than 600 communities nationwide with two walks to end Alzheimer’s this coming September. The Grand Portage team will walk on Saturday, September 9 and the Grand Marais team will walk on Saturday, September 23, leaving the Hub/Senior Center at 2:30 p.m.