The Cook County Office of Emergency Management has secured two barrels of hand sanitizer, which it is offering free of charge to Cook County businesses in amounts up to 3 gallons each. If you have your own containers, please bring them to be filled. If you do not have containers, Emergency Management has about a dozen, already filled, it can […]
Message from the Cook County Chamber: Please wear your facemasks!
The Cook County Chamber urges residents of and visitors to Cook County to take seriously the statewide mask requirement Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday. “This is essential to protect our workers and our businesses,” said Chamber Executive Director Jim Boyd. “By reducing the incidence of virus transmission, masks help improve the odds that our most vulnerable businesses will be able […]
Non- Traditional lenders forum
On July 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. there will be an online non-traditional forum hosted by a panel of non-traditional lenders. Join in to learn about lending opportunities and technical assistance available for businesses in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Speakers from The Northspan Group, Entrepreneur Fund, Northland Foundation, Great River Energy, Northeast Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Department of […]
Everesting in Cook County?
What were you doing at 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 12? Sleeping, right? Or if you were up, it probably had little do with improving your fitness or attempting a difficult physical challenge. For Jim Joynes and Mark Barrett, 1 a.m. was the start of a long day riding their bikes up and down the Lutsen Ski Hill road. Both […]
Proctor downs Senior Babe Ruth CC/SB
Proctor put up five runs in the first inning, and it was enough to hold the late rallying Cook County/ Silver Bay (CC/SB) Senior Babe Ruth team, who fell 6-4. The game was played on Friday, July 17, in Proctor. Proctor’s Connor Paulowich’s double on a 2-1 count in the first inning drove in two runs. Proctor also scored runs […]
College News
Owen Anderson named to Dean’s List at Bemidji State Owen Anderson, Grand Marais, was named to the Dean’s List honors from Bemidji State University Dean’s List. at the conclusion of the Spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, BSU students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 GPA during the semester. A […]
DNR hosts a virtual open house for conversations about deer
Anyone interested in discussing deer and deer management can tune in to a virtual open house on Tuesday, August 18, hosted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The meeting will include a presentation from Barbara Keller, the DNR’s big game program leader, who will share information about Minnesota’s deer and deer hunter population, explain some of the upcoming changes […]
A spiritual journey in the gloaming after a downpour
I chew on ideas, like a dog worrying over the leg bone of a roadkill deer. I like coming across things to think about. Often in books I find ideas that resonate with me, or that I disagree with. Then I sit with, or more commonly, walk with or fish or hunt with these ideas, and think. Sometimes I work […]
Playhouse to provide in-school learning to local elementary schools
The Grand Marais Playhouse is busy moving out of the ACA lobby and back into its office space after the new carpet installation has been completed. The school district rescinded its letter and lease negotiations are continuing. The Playhouse is grateful for the many supporters who voiced their concerns and are hopeful that the forthcoming talks will maintain the uniquely […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]