Rep. Pete Stauber recently posted “Justice for all” in a letter to his constituents. But not if you’re female, apparently, thanks to him and his ilk, it’s about to be open season for women or girls who get or attempt to get an abortion. Already in some states there is a “bounty” paid to the hunter who turns her in. […]
Write-in candidate for Cook County Soil and Water
Gail Gieseke is a write-in candidate for the Cook County Soil & Water Board. Prior to moving to Cook County was a veterinarian and owned and operated a companion animal veterinary clinic in Chaska, Minnesota. “We had 6 DVMs and approximately 24 support staff when I left, I had started with myself and one part time DVM plus 6 support […]
Commissioners approve ban on wakeboarding on Caribou Lake
On Tuesday, October 11, Cook County Commissioners unanimously approved a request by the Caribou Lake Property Association to ban wake boats on Caribou Lake. Before that request becomes official it must go to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for their final say on the matter. Fred Morris, president of the Caribou Lakes Property Owners Association, told commissioners that the […]
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This last week the Cook County Chamber hosted a meet and greet event for the community to come and visit with Patrick and Paula Burns, the owners of North 61. North 61 moved from the west end of the county to Grand Marais this summer and it is located in the building that housed the former Birchbark Books and Gifts […]
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Several businesses gave gifts and food to share so Lutsen Township could host a Halloween Party for children at Grandview Park in Lutsen. The businesses donated about $2,000 in value for the weekend event that was well attended by kids and their families.
Wayne Brandt
We are heartbroken to share that Wayne Roy Brandt passed away on the morning of October 8, 2022, at the age of 69, at home with his wife and children at his side after a very brief battle with cancer. He was born October 2, 1953, in Neenah, Wisconsin to William and Alice Brandt. He joined the United States Army […]
Andrea Jackopich
Andrea Jackopich, 63, Grand Marais, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022, at home. She was born March 4, 1959, Andy and Francis Hazel (Evans) Koenig and grew up and attended schools in Sheboygan, Wosconsin. Andrea moved with her mother to Grand Marais during her high school years and was employed for various hotels doing housekeeping and laundry. Once her […]
Floyd Pearson
Floyd Pearson, Grand Marais, died September 18. Floyd spent his childhood on Big Bay in Hovland, MN. After graduation from Cook County High School, he attended the University of Minnesota and then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war. In the 1970’s, Floyd returned to the north shore to start a logging, sawmilling and construction business, Big […]
Cascade Vacation Rentals to assume management of Lutsen Poplar River Condos on Lake Superior
Cascade Vacation Rentals in Lutsen is pleased to announce they will be taking over the management of the Lutsen Poplar River Condos on Lake Superior, also located in Lutsen. Starting in October 2022, North Shore guests will be able to book their stay at the Lutsen Poplar River Condos on Lake Superior through Cascade Vacation Rentals for stays starting after […]