Grand Marais Public Library will get kids in the 3-6 years age range reading, singing, playing, and moving this August as they distribute new Take-and- Make kits developed by the FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra. The kits will be available August 1 – 31 and are free to the public. Supplies are limited. Visit the library to collect a kit […]
Happy Hikers next destination is Magnetic Rock trail
On August 11th, the Happy Hikers will travel 46 miles up the Gunflint Trail where we will hike across Larch Creek to Magnetic Rock. The trail passes through three major disturbances: the 1999 blowdown, 2002 prescribed burn, and the 2007 Ham Lake wildfire. Look for young jack pine and fire specialist woodpeckers. Magnetic Rock is a 60-foot rock with strong […]
AT&T 5G launches in North Shore and North Country areas
What’s the news? AT&T’s 5G network – the most reliable 5G network – is now live for consumers and businesses in the North Shore and North Country areas. With this deployment, consumers and businesses in Hovland, Two Harbors, Silver Creek, Silver Bay and Ely with a 5G-capable device and qualifying plan will now have access to AT&T’s 5G service delivered […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Trail building is people building
On July 19, David Ditlefsen and Jenn Stehley, woke up at 4 a.m. in Milltown, Wisconsin. About an hour later, they hit the road, drove three hours to the Split Rock Wayside, to volunteer for The Split Rock River Loop Improvement Project. The Split Rock River Loop Improvement Project is a Superior Hiking Trail Association led project. It’s about two […]
Superior Movement Physical Therapy comes to you
One of the hardest things you can do when you are injured or frail is make your way to a hospital or clinic for physical therapy treatment. Dr. Elizabeth Steckelberg recognized this was a problem for some and decided she would take her practice to the patient rather than the other way around. Her new business is called Superior Movement […]
City Councilor resigns
Near the end of the July 28 city council meeting council member Kelly Swearengen read a tearful letter, announcing, “It is with great regret that I inform you of my resignation from the council this evening.” Swearengen thanked the council and the members of the public for their support but cited no reason for her resignation, only mentioning that she […]
Somnis looks back at her tenure as EDA director
The Cook County/ Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) has been on the move for the last five years. That’s the same period that Mary Somnis has been the director, working under the supervision of the board. Before Somnis headed up the EDA, she worked for the Iron Range Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) for 19 years, from 1997 to 2016. What […]
DNR to celebrate Cupido WMA acquisition in Norman County on August 6th
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Pheasants Forever and the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society will host a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, to celebrate the dedication of the 955-acre Cupido Wildlife Management Area near the town of Syre in Norman County. This new WMA features native prairie, which is one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, […]
Wild Surprises
Sometimes Mother Nature surprises us. Such was the case recently when Dick and I spent time up the Gunflint Trail. We set out on a cruise around the east end of our lake. As I lowered myself into the boat, I noticed several creamy white water lily blooming alongside the dock. “Look.” I pointed. Dick dutifully looked. “Oh, there’s a […]