Martina Summer Mellang of Lutsen was among the candidates for graduation at the University of Minnesota’s Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 16 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Martina received her bachelor of applied sciences degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Martina is the daughter of John and Sally Mellang of Lutsen. She is a 2004 graduate of Cook County... READ MORE >
Tasha Johnson of Grand Marais has been accepted to and has chosen to attend the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM), one of the most respected public liberal arts colleges in the nation, beginning fall 2009. Tasha is a 2007 graduate of Cook County High School. She is the daughter of Annette Johnson and Rocky Johnson of Grand Marais. The University... READ MORE >
Two Grand Marais residents, Kaari Dahlman and Hannah Laky, have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Bethel University in St. Paul. Kaari is the daughter of Bruce and Kate Dahlman. She is majoring in English literature and writing. Hannah is the daughter of Mark and Laura Laky; her major is art. The dean’s list honors students... READ MORE >
Two Grand Marais students, Kristen Bockovich and Trisha Olson, have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Bemidji State University. Kristen is the daughter of Dale and Linda Bockovich, and is a 2006 graduate of Cook County High School. Trisha is the daughter of Greg and Mary Olson, and is a 2005 graduate of Cook County High... READ MORE >
Hikers are invited to participate in summer hikes with the Superior Hiking Trail Association. The next hike is Gooseberry Falls State Park to Split Rock River wayside on Aug. 22. Thesix-mile hike will take participants through nice forest with great views of Lake Superior. Hikers will meet at 10 a.m. at the Split Rock River wayside. (Highway 61 milepost 43.5.)... READ MORE >
What we do with shorelines affects Minnesota’s waters. Native plant buffers are a thin, green line protecting our rivers, lakes and wetlands from harmful pollutants and sediments. Many species rely on these natural habitats for food, shelter and travel. Buffering shores with native plants helps stabilize shorelands and control erosion by slowing runoff. Areas with native plantings have less water... READ MORE >
Cook County is currently under burn restrictions. However, even when restrictions are lifted, property owners need to carefully consider conditions before burning brush. Also, remember that a burning permit is always required. The only exceptions are for campfires, as long as there are no other restrictions, and if there is a continuous cover of snow three inches deep in area... READ MORE >
TheCook County Highway Department will host an open house to discuss CSAH 12 (Gunflint Trail) projects slated for the 2009 construction season. The open house is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at the Gunflint Conference Center on the grounds of the Gunflint Lodge at 143 S. Gunflint Lake, approximately 43 miles north of Grand Marais on... READ MORE >
The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival 2009 will be held July 23-26. In addition to powerful (or not so powerful) paddlers, volunteers are needed to provide safe and fun Dragon Boating in the Grand Marais harbor. Volunteers are needed to serve as: Lane marshal: These folks stand at the lane’s dock where teams load and disembark. Their job is to... READ MORE >
A group of canoeists in a 24-foot voyageur canoe will make a stop at the future Chik-Wauk Museum and Interpretive Center Monday, July 13, 2009 to help celebrate the 100th anniversaries of the Superior National Forest and Quetico Provincial Park. The festivities will include canoe rides; children’s activities; naturalist and voyageur interpretive presentations; live music by Gerald Thilmany; book signings... READ MORE >
