Two more wolves brought to Isle Royale
So far four grey wolves have been transported to Isle Royale by the National Park Service (NPS), bringing the total to six. It’s all part of a plan to restore the ecology of Isle Royale, home to approximately 1,600 moose, and expand the genetic diversity of the wolves. The National Park Service is proposing to introduce 20 to 30 wolves […]
2018 Cook County Chamber business of the year award goes to?
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino was the location for the 2018 annual fall gala celebration hosted by the Cook County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Cook County. The event was held Tuesday, October 23. This celebration of community and economic development culminated in a ceremony that honored much deserving people and businesses that had been nominated by their peers. Business […]
Grand Marais City Council approves one variance, holds off on one
The Grand Marais City Council met on Wednesday, Oct. 10 and before it was two variance requests that were approved by the planning commission and forwarded to the council. First up for discussion was a request from Anna and Sarah Hamilton who were asking for an allowance to build a 16-foot-wide residential structure on a lot 300 square feet less […]
City council candidates answer questions
Anton Moody and Kelly Swearingen are now both serving on the Grand Marais City Council. Craig Schulte, who has served on boards but never run for office, is new to politics, and like Anton and Kelly, he is vying for a seat on the council. All three were asked to answer some questions for the Cook County News-Herald. Here are […]
Deer Season
Each year, when Minnesota’s deer season rolls ‘round, I’m painfully reminded of my blunder years ago, when I applied for a special permit to hunt deer in St. Croix State Park–about 10 miles west of where Jim Jordan bagged his legendary world record white tail on the morning of November 20, 1914. Jim was a wiry 22-year-old when he brought […]
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Don’t forget to vote for your Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
This November, voters in Cook County will head to the polls to elect, among other positions, supervisors for the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Positions on this year’s ballot will include those representing Districts 2 and 4. District 2 includes the Lutsen Area and the townships above, while District 4 includes the Maple Hill Area and the townships above. […]
Sex trafficking prevention and response training for the lodging industry
Training materials will be live on Nov. 1Staff report Human trafficking is a public health issue and a violation of human rights that occurs throughout the world and in communities across Minnesota. Sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Minnesota is commonly overlooked, misidentified, and goes underreported. Those working in the hospitality industry have a unique opportunity to identify and help prevent sex trafficking. The role of hotels […]
Moving Matters celebrates five years
After a five-year funding initiative resulted in significant improvements in opportunities for Cook County area residents to be healthier, local residents say the impacts will be felt for years. The funding initiative, which came from the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, was provided to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Federally Qualified Community Health Center, to help […]