Celebrations are being planned for Sue Nelson; a Cook County educator who has completed a 31-year teaching career of exemplary measure. Mrs. Nelson will begin her retirement after the conclusion of the current 2021 school year. In her 31-year career, Mrs. Nelson taught 7-12th grade Language Arts with 27 of those 31 years spent at Cook County ISD 166, mostly […]
Two Harbors Highway 61 construction work started
Construction has begun on Highway 61 between Knife River and Two Harbors. This project will resurface 7.3 miles of pavement and provide drainage improvements. MnDOT contractors will also be installing a reduced conflict intersection at Highway 61 and County Road 9 in Lake County. Motorists can expect lane closures and bypasses. It is expected to be completed by the end […]
UFOs spotted in Cook County
Four men checking to see if the smelt were running in the small creek in the Grand Marais Rec Park were shocked by what they saw in the black as coal sky over the Harbor. Three-disc shaped objects, two small and one much larger, were hovering in the night sky. One of the fellows got his cell phone out and […]
North Country—Gallery and Gifts
In December 2018, Danni Fortin was working her very last shift at the Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery. The gallery housed a wonderful collection of Minnesota and regionally made artwork for thirty years. Danni had worked there for four years and absolutely loved it, but it was time to move on. She posted on her Instagram account: “I know this isn’t goodbye. This […]
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A charming—not the least bit alarming—black bear came to visit a gentleman at his home. “I had a friendly bear show up just to say hello,” said the gentleman, who asked that his name not be used. After a short visit the bear returned to the woods. “I hope the bear returns,” said the gentleman.
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Outdoor photographer David Johnson says he has been chasing spring birds as they are migrating through the county. One of the best photos he shared with us was of a female Baltimore Oriole enjoying an orange. Thank you, David, and thanks to all of the people sending great pictures of the outdoors for our readers. Keep them coming!
Clearview General Store completes huge makeover and expansion
You might not recognize Clearview General Store if you haven’t been in there for a while. The new look is impressive as are the new offerings. Work that began last January is now completed at the Lutsen store; the space has doubled and the grocery store is greatly expanded. Chris Homyak indicated that as much of the work as was […]