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“Colorful wood ducks collect on a weathered log, each catching a rest while looking for a bite to eat.”
Cook County Delegates Attend DFL Convention
Cook County delegates Marcie McIntire, Gregg Westigard, and Denny FitzPatrick attended the DFL 8th Congressional District Convention in Eveleth on Saturday, May 7. There were 143 delegates in attendance from across the district. The new CD8 district boundaries cover a large part of northeastern Minnesota. CD8 is home to 675,929 residents, and now incorporates all seven Anishinaabe lands, including White […]
County to Hold Public Hearing on the Tobacco Ordinance
The county board will hold a public hearing regarding the county’s tobacco ordinance on May 24, 2022. The hearing will take place at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s room at the courthouse. The county’s tobacco ordinance is being updated to comply with the State’s Tobacco 21 law. The updates to the ordinance will include provisions to allow the use of […]
$1.1 Million Grant Awarded for 2024 Gunflint Trail Improvement Project
The Cook County MN Highway Department was recently awarded $1.1 million through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) for the Mill the Hill and Bridge Replacement project scheduled for 2024. FLAP grants are competitive grants offered through US DOT FHWA (Federal Highway Administration). The project will take place along the Gunflint Trail from 5th Avenue West up to Devil Track […]
Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness Purchases Sawbill Trail Conservation Property
On May 4, the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness finalized its purchase of 35 acres of mature forest that is home to white pines, red pines, and birch. The parcel is located off the Sawbill Trail and is surrounded by federal land. It represents a new level of cooperation between the Superior National Forest and the 45-year-old non-profit. The […]
The History of Memorial Day and Ways to Honor Fallen Service Members
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller, Former US Representative, Florida In the excitement of a 3-day weekend, cookouts, parades and summer being so near, it is easy to ignore or forget about the true meaning of Memorial Day: to remember and honor all military personnel who have […]
As I See It
To whom it may concern, My name is Jessica Moritz, formerly Jessica Nelson, and I was born and raised in Grand Marais, Minnesota. I also happen to be the granddaughter of the late Richard “Dick” Eckel, commercial fisherman and former owner of the Scott Fish House. After high school, I left Grand Marais and couldn’t return permanently due to my […]
Two Bridges were Damaged at Lutsen Resort
Two brick red historic covered bridges at Lutsen Resort were heavily damaged by torrents of water and debris that flooded the Poplar River on the evening of Friday, May 13. The upper 77-foot-long foot traffic bridge that spans the Poplar River was built in 1930. The 144-foot lower bridge was built in the 1950s. A spokesperson from Lutsen Resort said, […]