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Looking out at the great new world are these four adorable red fox kits. Maybe this is where the expression “wide eyed and bushy tailed” comes from.
Mobile Food Pantry coming to Cook County
The AEOA Mobile Food Pantry program is making a return to Cook County. For those who meet the income guidelines or who are in crisis, the pantry provides a monthly supply of supplemental nutritious foods. While availability varies, one may receive shelf-stable, fresh or frozen protein, grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy. These include cereal, pasta, brown or white rice, protein […]
Minnesota logs sixth straight month of job growth
Minnesota gained 11,500 jobs, up 0.4 percent in the last month on a seasonally adjusted basis following the addition of 13,000 (revised up from 5,200) jobs in February 2022, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The private sector gained 11,000 jobs, up 0.4 prcent following the addition of 12,800 (revised up […]
Grand Marais PUC announces scholarship winners
Once again, Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission partnered with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association to stage a scholarship essay contest for graduating Cook County High School seniors who will further their post-secondary education in college or vocational school. This year the theme was “Municipal Utilities: Good for all of us.” Grand Marais PUC received four essays in the contest and […]
North House Folk School invites community participation in decision making process to build a new classroom on campus
North House Folk School Executive Director Greg Wright appeared before the Grand Marais City council on Wednesday, April 13, speaking during the public comment period. Only a week before Wright had appeared before the Grand Marais Planning Commission with a proposal to build a new classroom on the campus. But to build the new classroom North House was asking for […]
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The biking/hiking bridge over Rosebush (Fall Creek) is ready for use. Unlike last summer when there was practically no water in the streams and rivers, a winter rich in never ending snow has assured us that the stream fish will have a place to swim this summer.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April signifies the nationally recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is a prevalent issue that individuals face, not just here in Cook County and the State of Minnesota, but worldwide. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), one in five women in the United States experienced rape or attempted rape during their lifetime[1]. Additionally, nearly 25 percent of […]
Grand Marais Library currently closed due to flooding
The morning of Wednesday, April 6th rain and melting snow created a surge of stormwater and water began pooling on The Grand Marais Library floor. Library staff immediately began removing the water with wet vacs. Grand Marais facilities maintenance crew removed snow from around the building to create channels to divert surface water away from the library. The water continued […]
Regarding: The Arrowhead Cooperative Board’s decision to vote to not shut down the Coal Creek Power Plant
We have asked Arrowhead›s board more than once to respond to the questions and concerns expressed below, but they chose not to answer them. Consequently, whether you are members of the Arrowhead Cooperative or of the general public, after you read the questions below, I ask the reader to contact Arrowhead Cooperative board members directly asking one or more of […]