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Historical Reflections

20 YEARS AGO AUGUST 22, 2003 v City councilors unanimously gave their backing to a request for the creation of a “tax-free zone” in the Grand Marais Business Development Area that, if successful, will encourage new businesses to move into town. The proposal was put forth by John Kremer, director of the Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority.

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Ball Club road closure and detour scheduled to start August 28

The bridge over Junco Creek on CR 27/Ball Club Rd is scheduled for replacement starting on Monday, August 28, the Cook County Highway Department announced today. The work will require road closure at approximately 2.0 miles north of the intersection with CSAH 8/Devil Track Rd and approximately 2.0 miles south of the intersection with FS170/The Grade.

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Mural comes home

When the Northwoodsthemed public paint-bynumber mural designed by local artist Mila Horak was removed from the north side of the wall of the former Birchbark Books & Gifts building last March, there was concern over where it would end up.

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