Cook County commissioners held a brief meeting on Tuesday, January 9 making several appointments to committees and boards and setting employee contracts. Following recommendations made by the Keystone Class/Compensation study, commissioners approved a three-year wage scale contract with 2.5 percent cost of living (COLA) increases each year for employees covered under the Law Enforcement Labor Servic Agreement (LELS.) Non-union employees […]

People with disabilities have an increased likelihood of experiencing financial insecurity. Student loan obligations may contribute to this financial distress. However, federal student loans have a range of protections under federal law. These protections are designed to prevent borrowers from struggling with unaffordable monthly payments. Borrowers with total and permanent disabilities have the right to have their entire federal student […]

As usual for the first meeting of the year, Grand Marais city councilors spent most of their time on Wednesday, Jan. 10 deciding who would serve on the various boards and commissions that meet periodically and bring recommendations to council. The first order of business, though, was picking up assignments that will be left open by councilor Dave Mills. Mills […]

The city of Grand Marais is updating its Stormwater Management Plan. As residents, business owners, community members, and stakeholders within city limits, the city is interested in keeping you informed and values your input throughout this process. The city invites you to be part of the process. The next community meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 8 […]