After a couple of covid years, the J-1 summer workers are back in the county. That’s not only been good news to area employers but good news to the throngs of summer visitors who have been very patient the last two years when service— or hours of operation— was slow or cut back because there weren’t enough employees to meet […]
Twin Metals looks to overturn two leases canceled by the Biden administration
Twin Metals Minnesota filed a lawsuit on Monday, August 23, in U.S. District Court to have once approved northeastern Minnesota federal mineral leases renewed. Last January, the U.S. Interior Department canceled those mineral leases following a review by the Biden administration that found the prospect of mining copper, nickel, cobalt and platinum metals near the Boundary Waters could imperil the […]
Grand Marais community rain gardens are being refurbished
The Grand Marais gardens are coming back to life. After years of little upkeep, a group of like-minded people are putting their efforts and skills together to make the rain gardens look nice, and able to perform their main function. The re-establishment of the Grand Marais community rain gardens is a cooperative project between our local MN Power and Light […]
Some history about the Tall Ship that visited Grand Marais
On Tuesday, August 2, the NOA Trinidad sailed (motored) into harbor. It was wild watching it come around the Grand Marais lighthouse in the rain. Shortly afterwards the breakwater became a zoo of people coming to see the ship. It remained busy until after sunset on Wednesday when the Trinidad sailed away. The Trinidad was Magellan’s flagship. It was one […]
Cook County Community of Lake Associations
CCCoLA was developed in 1994 by representatives from the local lake associations at that time. CCCoLA was created to provide an effective, focused means of advocating for lakeshore property owners. The intent is to ensure that CCCoLA member opinions are considered in local and state agencies. This collective voice represents over 1000 lakeshore owners. There are over 500 lake associations […]
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 […]
Covid on the move in Cook County
Cases of COVID-19 continue to infect residences of Cook County at a high rate. Over a recent seven-day period there was a report of 53 new cases which brings the count to 1,290 from the start of the pandemic. As of August 18, the CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker listed Cook County as having a “high” level of COVID-19 cases in […]
Grand Marais included in Cosmopolitan’s 30 Best Small Towns in America 2022
Grand Marais is listed 27th in the list of 30 small towns in America that are “perfect for your next getaway.” The article appeared in Cosmopolitan in late April and was written by Corinne Sullivan. Sullivan is a digital writer and editor who covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, holidays and more. About Grand Marais Sullivan wrote, […]
Happy Hikes next trek to Carlton Peak
On August 31 the Happy Hikers will hike the Superior Hiking Trail section to Carlton Peak. Beginning at the trailhead, we will travel along wooden walkways, a spruce plantation and maple forest. The trail travels by high rock walls to Ted Tofte Overlook. We will then continue through the woods to the top of Carlton Peak. We will enjoy our […]