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Curiosity piqued, a friendly fox looks quizzically at a squirrel chattering on a branch above.
County seeks public involvement in making a capital improvement plan
Cook County Administrator James Joerke led the first of three public meetings held on Thursday, December 1, to talk about the county’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which will guide investments in county buildings over the next four to six years. The 10 a.m. to noon meeting was packed. Later meetings were held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 […]
Smith Law firm growing to meet demand
Recently Tyson Smith added two new attorneys to his law firm Smith Law, PLLC. The need was there, said Tyson, saying he couldn’t keep up with the growing demand for legal services in the county. While he grew up in Grand Marais, Tyson didn’t graduate from I.S.D. 166. “Technically my diploma is from Andover High School in Massachusetts, but I […]
Truth in Taxation meeting held
Six public members braved the cold, winds, and falling snow to attend the Tuesday, November 29 Truth in Taxation meeting held in the commissioners’ room at the courthouse to discuss the county’s proposed 2023 budget and levy. This last summer, commissioners asked department heads to estimate their department’s needs for programs and services and the cost of those programs and […]
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Local fishermen come off the frosty lake after a hard morning of pulling nets. Tyler Smith pulls a loaded wagon over an ice slicked dock while his brother Zach follows in the back.
Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season can be a time of enjoyment, especially if decorating, baking, shopping, and wrapping presents are gratifying to you. Besides feelings of happiness, there are also stressors to be cognizant of, and these come in many forms. Make sure to eat nutritious foods and get plenty of hydration. During the crunch of making sure that everything is complete, […]
A thank you to those who helped with the 2022 Hamilton Habitat Inc. projects
Hamilton Habitat Inc. would like to thank the following (below). Without your wonderful support we could not have completed Little Cedar, a one bedroom home and Jasper Hill, a three bedroom home. It truly does take a village. We are forever grateful. Cook County Home Center, Smith Construction, Smith Spray Foam, Nosker Plumbing, Mackey Electric, Grand Marais State Bank, Chris […]
Food allergy, intolerance, & sensitivity
If you’re lucky, you can gobble up any food you like without concern about allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances. For some people consuming the wrong foods or drinks can result in uncomfortable, or even life-threatening, reactions. These reactions differ from each other in that they happen in different systems of the body. Allergies happen in the immune system. For unknown reasons, […]
North Shore Living News December 2022
The first sentence is the most important. I watched a movie last night in which there was a quote that said, “The first sentence is the most important”. Well, everything I write and say is the most important except for when it isn’t. If you know me, you know I am “full of it” seventy five percent of the time, […]