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Could this have been the first plow truck in Grand Marais this winter? Snow fell Friday night, November 26, and the city crews were plowing the next day. The town has received scant amounts of snow earlier, but this is the first time the ground was completely covered and to our knowledge, no snow has been plowed before this in […]
Real estate is booming in Cook County
Cook County Commissioners learned a lot from Assessor Bob Thompson, who presented the 2021 assessment and early projections for the 2022 assessments. Thompson appeared before commissioners on November 23. Significant sales in the real estate market have resulted in less inventory of homes and cabins across the county, no surprise there, but the volume of sales was shocking. There has […]
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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., $22 (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 […]
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Following the Oh Ole Night Parade held Friday, November 26, was the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Harbor Park. The large crowd who had gathered for the parade and tree lighting didn’t have to wait long for the fireworks which filled the clear skies over the harbor. With lively tunes coming from speakers on the corner of Joynes […]
What led up to the signing of the 1854 Treaty might surprise you
Editor’s note: Natalie Rademacher is the granddaughter of Mary (Blackwell) Harrelson. She is a journalist who has worked for the Minneapolis Star & Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press and currently works at the Mankato Free Press. She is also a free-lance journalist who has agreed to write a three-part series about the 1854 Treaty, what came before, the treaty itself, […]
Cook County Public Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announce expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announce expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster vaccines following updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those ages 18 and over are eligible for a booster six months after receiving the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine; OR they are eligible for a booster two months […]
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A hungry Cedar Waxwing gets ready to gobble down a mountain ash berry. As we slide quickly into winter, it has been noticeable that the waxwings have been feasting on mountain ash berries.
New hire, resignations at the county
Commissioners have approved the resignation of Kay Burkett, Eric Robley, and retirement of Patricia (Pat) Strand with regret at the board’s November 23 meeting. Kay worked as the Deputy Auditor/Benefits and Taxation Specialist. Her resignation was effective November 21 and Human Resources is in the process of recruiting to fill the position. Eric Robley worked in the Highway department as […]
People should have a choice to accept or reject a vaccination for COVID
It is with sadness we read that 14 employees will be losing their jobs at North Shore Health, due to their choice to not to take the shot. The government should not be mandating our health choices! These folks losing their jobs need to be encouraged and helped for standing up for freedom of choice. They are paying dearly to […]