STATE PARK DEDICATED Dignitaries met along the banks of the Pigeon River on September 29, 1990, to dedicate the new Pigeon River State Park. Above (L-R) are Lloyd K. Johnson (property owner), Norman Deschampe (Grand Portage Band), Alden Lind (MN Parks and Trails Council), and Joseph Alexander (MN DNR). Development of the new park will begin in 1993.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGO APRIL 23, 2001 Citing a devastatingly weak lumber market combined with a never-ending series of legal challenges from environmental groups, Hedstrom Lumber Company of Grand Marais announced it had reached an irrevocable decision to permanently close the company’s mill in Two Harbors. Mrs. Esther Jackson spent her last day as Cook County’s motor vehicle registrar April 13. […]
Grand Portage seeks to reclaim former tribal land known as Passion Pit
While the commissioners are working through a committee to figure out if the county wants to seek ownership of the Passion Pit beach site from the Minnesota Department of Transportation who now hold title to the property, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has petitioned the state to return the land to the band. Tribal Chair Robert (Bobby) […]
Catch of the day!
David Johnson took this action shot of a hungry Belted kingfisher sitting on top of one of the old fish houses in the Grand Marais Harbor near the rec park. While these birds can survive cold temperatures if near open water, they often choose to migrate to the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, or northern South America.
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Some steady rain and snow melt have filled the rivers along the North Shore to the brim with fast running water. Above, the Cascade River has a series of well-worn trails that lead to waterfalls and interesting eddies and spills that make it a great place to hike and take pictures as this young man did.
Pet of the Week
Meet Java Joe! He is a rescue cat from Range Rescue which is located in Hibbing. Don Davison said, “Java has helped us through many crises.” That’s what rescue cats do best. They rescue their new owners!!! Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little about your pet and send pictures and […]
Bear hunting applications due by May 7
Prospective bear hunters have through Friday, May 7, to apply for a bear hunting license. Applications for the 2021 season should be submitted online or via telephone at 888-665-4236. A total of 3575 licenses are available in 13 permit areas. The fee to apply is $5. Bear licenses cost $44 for residents and $230 for nonresidents. The season is open […]
Governor Walz orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of Vice President Walter Mondale
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota immediately tonight (April 20) until sunset on the day of the interment of former Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale. This action is to honor Mondale’s life and legacy. Minnesota joins states across the nation, in accordance with a proclamation […]
Commemoration in the time of COVID-19
Our community is invited to gather on April 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Harbor Park for a time to remember those lost in this pandemic, honor those who have helped us get through it, and acknowledge the struggle that we have gone through and are going through. There will be 50 luminaries to present the over 500,000 lives lost in […]
Cook County seeks members for Facilities Advisory Committee
Cook County Government is soliciting applications for membership in a new citizen advisory committee. The Facilities Community Advisory Committee will provide input regarding the development of a new capital improvement plan for the county, as well as issues related to ongoing building and property maintenance. Four seats on the committee are available to interested county residents. Those with experience in […]