Fire destroys Lutsen Ski Hill’s Papa Charlie’s
Lutsen’s Papa Charlie’s Tavern, a popular place to eat and drink and the county’s largest indoor venue for live music, burned to the ground on Saturday, June 24. Cook County dispatch was notified at 6:01 a.m. that there was a fire at the iconic 27-year-old structure, and the Lutsen Fire Department was paged and responded immediately. Once on the site, […]
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Handlebar to handlebar, arms almost touching, Will Surbaugh and Dillon McNeil battle to the wire, with Will getting the nod. Every year since he began racing in the Lutsen 99er Will has improved his place, and this year—by the thinnest of margins—he won first place in a frenzied sprint to the finish. Now a professional racer Will beat Dillon McNeil […]
Taxpayers must scrutinize county spending
Trust is earned, not given. County powerbrokers and placeholders have lost the public trust. Taxpayers are burned out on years of expenditures, expansions, mismanaged contracts, construction oversights and shortsighted “needs” analysis. An explosion of local government disproportionate to our slow growth population leads to distrust. Wasting limited tax dollars; acting on wants, not needs; baited with one price and project […]
Fireworks Safety
Minnesotans celebrate our nation’s independence each year on July fourth with parades, backyard barbecues, family get togethers, camping, campfires and yes, fireworks! Did you know? There is an average of 75 hospital visits each year in Minnesota due to fireworks injuries. Nearly 45 percent of fireworks injuries each year happen to children. Fireworks that explode or shoot into the air […]
32nd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival starts July 8
Celebrating thirty-two years on the shore of Lake Superior, the Grand Marais Arts Festival is a celebration of fine art, attracting over 8,000 visitors. In 2003 the Art Colony will host 60 juried artists. Funding for this event is generously provided by Visit Cook County. Having temporarily hosted the event at Cook County Schools, due to road construction on Highway […]
2022 Minnesota Student Survey Presentation
On Friday, June 16 Cook County Public Health presented data from the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey in relation to local youth mental health and substance use. The Minnesota Student Survey asks students questions about activities, opinions, behaviors, and experiences, including a variety of risk and protective factors. The presentation was recorded for future use. Additionally, Cook County Public Health is […]
Arrowhead Transit reintroduces highly requested Grand Marais to Duluth bus route
Arrowhead Transit is thrilled to announce the return of its most requested bus route from Grand Marais to Duluth. After careful consideration and community feedback, this convenient and comfortable transportation option will be available every Tuesday starting July 11th. Whether planning a day trip, a medical appointment or exploring the vibrant city of Duluth, Arrowhead Transit has got you covered! […]
Science, sun, and fun on the harbor
Color crayons and chemistry came together last Wednesday, June 21, as 30 children from the Cook County YMCA met with scientists and educators to learn about water chemistry and biological invasive species that can harm the lake and people, plants and fish that swim in the water. The group met on the beach by the Lake Superior Trading Post for […]