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Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 Sept. 26 68.0 54.0 0 0.00 Sept.
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Exploring Graphic Memoir
Legacy Tour with Minnesota Writer/Artist Lynn Von Sien at the Grand Marais Public Library Discover the rich and diverse history of Graphic Memoir with the Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, October 18th at 6 p.m. Minnesota writer and artist Lynn Von Sien, a 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, will facilitate the workshop.
Local Animal Adoption Event with Arrowhead Animal Rescue
It has been a busy spring and summer at Arrowhead Animal Rescue! In total, Arrowhead Animal Rescue of Cook County is currently fostering ten adult cats, ten kittens, and two dogs across multiple foster homes. To provide an opportunity for community members to meet these adoptable animals, AAR is hosting an Adoption Event on Saturday, October 14th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hub. In addition to the animals AAR is currently fostering, we anticipate that several additional cats and kittens will join us at the event, all of which are in need of safe and loving homes. All in all, there is an abundance of local rescued animals available for adoption!
Construction workers
Construction workers were busy last Monday getting the ground ready for concrete to be poured for sidewalks that will be installed on the 5th Avenue West (old Gunflint Trail) reconstruction project. The Ulland Brothers have completed the roadway’s subcut and are finalizing the road base grade. All of the water and sanitary sewer utility work has been completed and the project is on track to be substantially finished sometime this October. Weather providing, of course.
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Sixth Judicial District candidates to Governor Walz
Two Cook County Attorneys are in the running to fill the vacancy left open by the retirement of the Honorable Michael J. Cuzzo.
Matters of Record
Kimberly Anne Gorbutt, Barnveld, Wisconsin and Eric David Sorenson, Barnveld, Wisconsin, August 31, 2023. Josie Nicole Freeberg, Grand Marais and Brandon Michael Curtis, Grand Marais September 5.
Housing town hall strengthens will to tackle tough issue
Lake County Press partnered with MPR’s Kerri Miller to bring this Rural Voice Minnesota town hall discussion “What it takes to create good, affordable housing in rural Minnesota” on the housing crisis to Two Harbors.
Legislation proposes tax relief to empower rural volunteer drivers in Minnesota
In a significant stride towards revitalizing rural transportation in Minnesota, Arrowhead Transit is at the forefront of a comprehensive legislative initiative aimed at fortifying volunteer driver networks. The proposed bill, currently advancing through the legislative process, has garnered wide-ranging support from a diverse coalition of representatives, stakeholders, and citizens, marking a potential turning point in the landscape of rural transit.