Although Energy Transfer, the Texasbased company that is constructing the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), also known as the Bakken Oil Pipeline, asserts that the pipeline project is being constructed in accordance with federal guidelines, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe disagrees. The Sioux Nation has gained support from approximately 150 other tribes across the United States, as well as support from... READ MORE >
A public works facility for the city of Grand Marais is moving ahead. At the Wednesday, August 31 meeting, the Grand Marais City Council reviewed a draft request for proposal (RFP) for a firm to serve as construction manager for the proposed facility at the former Tomteboda Motel/Grand Marais Inn site. City Administrator Mike Roth said LHB Engineers had created... READ MORE >
LeeAnn Zunker of 1010 Interiors has a lot to celebrate. She turned her home decorating habit into a very successful career creating beautiful homes on the North Shore. Working as a hairstylist, Zunker discovered her love for interior design when she bought her first home. She found her calling and went back to school, eventually earning a two-year degree in... READ MORE >
The U.S. Coast Guard’s philosophy is Semper Paratus—always ready against all threats and hazards. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, including a few in Cook County, assist the service in fulfilling that mission. Coast Guard Auxiliary member John Ceryes of Grand Marais would like to see that number grow. Ceryes is a great advocate for the Auxiliary, quick to... READ MORE >
Principal Adam Nelson started the September 1 School District 166 school board meeting on a high note, reflecting on the open house that was held at the school the night before. Nelson said it was the most people he has seen in attendance at an open house in his four years with the school and he said, “I want to... READ MORE >
Everyone who lives on the North Shore realizes what a special place this is. Many of us who live here work two jobs or more to be here, far from the traffic, the lights, the fast pace of metro areas. Every day the backdrop to our lives is the world’s largest freshwater lake and the rugged tree-covered Sawtooth Mountain. It’s... READ MORE >
At press time, North Shore Storm was preparing to take to the trails in the first cross country meet of the season at Pincushion Mountain on September 1. It was not only the first meet of the season; it was the first time runners performed under the new team name. The name change, from the Two Harbors/ Cook County Vikings... READ MORE >
The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 30 to discuss the projects for which it is seeking funding from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). At the end of the meeting, the EDA has created a priority list of Cook County to be presented to the IRRRB. The reason for... READ MORE >
For four days, August 22-25, local teachers became excited students as they gathered in the School District 166 cafeteria to learn about the Orton Gillingham reading methodology. There were teachers from all Cook County schools—Cook County Middle and High School, Birch Grove Community School, Great Expectations School, Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, and Oshki Ogimaag Community School, along with a few... READ MORE >
Greg Barnier gave a report on the trends he has been seeing during his time as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor for Cook County Public Health. Several times at the Human Services Board on August 16, Barnier said the focus of his office and that of probation is to help people in those programs to “get better.” To that end,... READ MORE >
