Once again the picture of an impressive statue built on a small outcropping of rock in the middle of Brule Lake has caused a flurry of speculation and curiosity. The picture published in the Cook County News Herald in November was recently brought to the Cook County Historical Society museum in Grand Marais by Bob Olson of the Gunflint Trail.... READ MORE >
As our minds and hearts are preoccupied these days with forest fire, it may be interesting to learn a bit about the history of forest fire in the area that is presently burning. Experts have no doubt that fire raged through the forest in ancient times. There were no trained firefighters then. Because lightning was a major cause of fire... READ MORE >
