Christmas can be wonderful, but for some families struggling to make ends meet, there isn’t always enough money to buy presents for the children. That’s where Operation Family Christmas comes in. Who is eligible? Cook County parents or legal guardians to children 0 months to 18 years of age that need a little help during the Holiday season. Applications are […]

Mediacom Communications is in the final steps of extending its fiber-based telecommunications network and adding new network capabilities to make a wide assortment of digital video and high-speed data services available to Grand Marais residents and businesses. By November 30, the company will begin offering Internet service with download speeds of up to 200 Mbps, an advanced TiVo® digital recording […]

This holiday season support Minnesota businesses that make and sell gifts made of wood from local forests. Thousands of items are made from wood harvested in Minnesota forests. “Wooden toys, handcrafts and keepsakes are great green gift options,” said Kristen Bergstrand, DNR utilization and marketing program coordinator. “Plus, wood is a renewable resource that is natural, beautiful and durable.” Wooden […]

A public picnic table remains almost fully buried on the beach leading to the Coast Guard station. It is covered by wave-driven sand pushed far from the normal parameters that make up the beach. The lake level is high, but how high? Ten years ago Lake Superior water levels sat at a record low. Today the lake is 31 inches […]