After receiving more than 90,000 comments during a 210-day public scoping period, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, with the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a cooperating agency, will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to study the effects of a proposed withdrawal on the Superior National Forest. The Forest Service will... READ MORE >
The Viking boys’ and girls’ slalom skiers competed in two meets recently, and both squads showed they are improving as they get ready for sections. The Koo-Koo Invite was held on Jan. 11 at Lutsen Mountains, and the weather was an issue. It rained the previous day and turned to snow overnight in Duluth and the Iron Range. The coaches... READ MORE >
The winners of the SongDoor 2017 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the song “Slick Back” by Grand Marais songwriter Leah Thomas received honorable mention in the soft rock category. Entries were received from over 20 countries on four continents. “Slick Back” was recorded by Thomas and her band SplinterTones for their 2017 release “SplinterTones II.” The lyrics chronicle her... READ MORE >
Cook County Community Education is partnering with Boreal Community Media and Cook County Higher Education to host an open computer lab night at the Cook County ISD 166 computer lab on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Open labs are for adults in the community who need a place to browse the Internet, bring their devices in for... READ MORE >
Applications are now open for those interested in participating in the Grand Marais Arts Festival July 14 and 15. Apply before March 17 for a chance to sell your work right on the shore of Lake Superior, gain incredible exposure with over 13,000 festival attendees, and connect with other talented artists. All mediums are welcome and encouraged to apply. To... READ MORE >
Not everyone can afford to hire a company to prepare their taxes for them. If you like to do taxes and want to help out Cook County families, here is an opportunity for you. You can join the Cook County VITA Taxes volunteer group. If interested, contact either Chuck Flickinger at 218-475-2776 or Steve Deschene at 218-387- 1767. Your help... READ MORE >
The Y is dedicated to helping the community make lasting changes to improve your health, including diabetes prevention. With support from Healthy Northland, the diabetes prevention program is kicking off. Every day another American is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. One in three Minnesotans has prediabetes: are you that one? Type 2 diabetes is 100 percent preventable through small lifestyle... READ MORE >
A recent article “Power Outage Causes Damage to Local Man’s House,” printed in the Jan. 20 edition of the Cook County News- Herald, highlighted the experience of one citizen with mobility challenges during the outage. Upon follow up with various individuals, agencies and an investigation of the individual’s account with the Sheriff ’s Office, it is now known that the... READ MORE >
On Thursday, Jan. 11 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $33.1 million to support 217 homeless housing and service programs in Minnesota. The Continuum of Care grants will provide critically needed housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the state. Locally Cook County and Lake County will share $26,271 for Transitional... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Beth Benson for her presentation “Walking without words” on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Benson will discuss finding welcome in far places and receiving hospitality with no common language. Journey with her using the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch doing the work of peace without the ability to dialogue.... READ MORE >
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