20 YEARS AGOMAY 7, 2001 Cook County officials last week set the wheels in motion for the implementation of an ambitious long-range program aimed at maintaining — and in some cases, improving – the water quality of area lakes. By unanimous vote, the county board adopted a “Lakeshore Compliance Program” which calls for the upgrade of failing septic systems along […]
Respect Requires Accountability: a response to the Chauvin Verdict
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin last spring set off the largest civil rights demonstrations in decades across the nation and even worldwide. For many, it seemed to be the culmination of hundreds of years of state violence against people of color. In the final days of the Chauvin trial, and especially […]
BWCAW looks to have another busy summer
The U.S. Forest Service reports that in 2020 the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) saw 15,000 more visitors than the previous four-year average. The BWCAW is just over one million acres in size and stretches nearly 150 miles along the international border adjacent to Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park. The BWCAW has more than 1,200 miles of canoe routes and […]
Highway 61 Grand Marais construction begins May 6
Construction is expected to resume on Highway 61 in Grand Marais on May 6. Initial work will be occurring from 3rd Avenue West to Broadway and 8th Avenue West to 3rd Avenue West on the lake side or south side of the highway. Starting May 6, the truck detour will begin with through truck traffic being routed on County Road […]
Plans in the works for a dog pound, but where will it be located?
Last week the Grand Marais City Council met virtually through Zoom with representatives of the county and Arrowhead Animal Rescue (ARR) to get an update on the plans for a dog park and to review law enforcement data as it relates to animals at the pound. Also joining the meeting was Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen. Eliasen explained that since […]
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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 […]
Citizen scientists needed for tick census
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic are excited to invite community members to partner with them in a citizen science project. Krishna Woerheide, Environmental Specialist, is working to determine population densities, the presence of any new tick species in the county, and if there are locations with a concentration of ticks carrying Lyme Disease. […]
Go Dog North works to find location for dog park
For people who have dogs and like to unleash them and let them run, the Horse Park has served them well. However, the shared use of the Horse Park is coming to an end. In a nutshell, the horse group has asked the Community Center Board to ban dogs from the park beginning September 4. “They are citing our lack […]
Luminaries lit to honor those lost in the pandemic
Members of the community came together in Harbor Park on Wednesday evening, April 28, to remember the more than 500,000 people lost in the last year because of COVID-19 and to commemorate and thank all the people who have served the public during this trying time. The somber occasion also acknowledged the struggle folks have gone through and are continuing […]
Regional fishing reports available from the DNR in preparation for opener
Anglers looking for local information before the Saturday, May 15, fishing opener for walleye, bass, northern pike and trout in lakes can gain local knowledge from regional fishing reports by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The regional fishing reports include details about waters throughout each region, and can be found on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/fishing by clicking on […]