COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Toastmasters Open House Toastmasters International is hosting an open house and information session at the Hub in Grand Marais on October 25 at 1 p.m. Come and learn about Toastmasters.
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Lutsen couple launches tree planting non-profit: Let’s Plant Trees
Lutsen residents, Carrie and Mike Nicklow, are pleased to announce the establishment of their new 501(c)(3) non-profit, Let's Plant Trees. This venture was inspired by their shared commitment to reforestation and addressing the pressing issue of climate change.
Grand Marais named Minnesota’s “Coolest Small Town”
When Fifty Grande, a leading travel magazine named The Coolest Small City in Every State, Grand Marais topped the list for Minnesota. Fifty Grande explored one standout small city to represent each state.
Cook County Board of Commissioners actions for the October 10 meeting
Cook County Commissioners held a short but productive county board meeting on October 10. Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Hass came with several agenda items before the board.
Harbor View Apartments to be sold
The three-story Harbor View Apartments will be sold by the Oliver Companies, Inc. to a private entity with a closing date as soon as this Friday, October 13.
Local businesses question a proposal for the county to explore operating a county-owned cannabis dispensary
Brian Larsen The idea might go up in smoke but a county commissioner is asking for the county to look at the possibility of owning and operating a county cannabis dispensary. When the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill signed by Governor Tim Waltz making cannabis legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess earlier this year, several local businesses began looking at the possibility of selling cannabis and related products to improve their bottom line.
“USFS Ranger Jon Benson to be awarded by BWCAW Trail Organization”
The Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (“BWAC”) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that has been restoring, maintaining, and advocating for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trails for over two decades. In 2022 alone, BWAC volunteers collectively spent 9,475 hours performing volunteer service on trail, equivalent to over $300,000 in wilderness stewardship value to the public good. Much of this work is done thanks to a partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) – Superior National Forest. While BWAC is maintained by volunteers, an integral contact for the organization is the USFS assistant district ranger.
Grand Marais Farmers Market season a success
Local farmers markets are about so much more than fresh tomatoes and carrots! Markets provide access to healthy food, support local growers, and provide an avenue for strengthening community ties. The Grand Marais Farmers Market takes place on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Cook County Community Center. The market is managed by the Community Center in partnership with the Northwoods Food Project. As the end of the season draws near, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing successes and benefits the market has provided the community this year.
Weekly Weather
Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 October 3 75.7 57.4 0 0.00 October 4 70.5 50.9 0 0.04 October 5 61.9 41.5 0 Trace October 6 48.2 40.8 0 0.05 October 7 51.4 30.9 0 0.06 October 8 51.6 38.7 0 Trace October 9 45.7 36.1 0 0.00