U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the statement below following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments that fully vaccinated Americans may be permitted to pursue non-essential travel to Canada beginning in mid- August. The Prime Minister also commented that fully vaccinated travelers from all countries will likely be permitted to travel to Canada by early September. “Since the pandemic began, border […]
Tacos for teens and tweens Reading Program for ages 10-plus
Calling all teen and tween readers! Grand Marais Public Library and Hungry Hippie Tacos are teaming up to reward your reading with delicious food. If you are 10 or older, come to the library and pick up a punch card with a variety of reading-related activities on it. As you complete the activities, bring your card to the library to […]
MNsure can help you get covered and save money
Minnesotans who received unemployment income at any time in 2021 now can access extremely low-cost health insurance through MNsure. The new benefits were implemented as part of the American Rescue Plan legislation enacted earlier this year. New federal subsidies for private health insurance on MNsure act as an instant discount for consumers, lowering the cost for monthly premiums. Some Minnesotans […]
Hungry for adventure?
Off the beaten path is a relative term. Cook County, which is roughly 5,000 people living on 1,400 square miles of land, is off the beaten path. It’s why many of us live here. It’s why many more visit. But there’s off the beaten path and then there’s up the Gunflint Trail. It’s no secret the Gunflint Trail is 57 […]
Highway 61 Grand Marais traffic to shift July 19
This past week, on Monday, July 19, MnDOT contractors working on Highway 61 in Grand Marais shifted their work zone locations. Work began on the north side of Highway 61. The single lane of traffic on Highway 61 in this area (between 8th Avenue West and 3rd Avenue West) will shift from the north side of the highway to the […]
Join ARAC’s board and serve the arts
Board members are needed from Itasca County, Koochiching, and St. Louis County outside Duluth and the Fond du Lac, Bois Forte, Grand Portage, and Leech Lake nations. There is also a position for a student member/liaison who can be from any area college or university. We are looking for individuals who want to help set policies and review grant applications. […]
Will Recent Real Estate Transactions Affect My Property Taxes?
Cook County real estate has seen sharp increases in demand in 2020 and 2021, which is reflected in the asking prices of recent listings. Several examples exist where a property that sold just two or three years ago, with a lengthy marketing time, has been recently re-marketed at 20 percent to 30 percent (or more) over the last sale price […]
Kyler Deschampe
Kyler Brian Deschampe, gained his angel wings on April 11th, 2020, at the age of 17. Kyler was born on May 12th, 2002, to Wally and Gail Deschampe of Grand Portage, who were blessed to have the most kindhearted and amazing son. Kyler’s biggest passion in life was his love of the outdoors; anything to do with hunting, fishing or […]
Remembrance Service for Ray W. Sjoberg
(1929-2020)On Monday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. there will be a graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery for Ray W. Sjoberg.