The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is offering a free manual on how to start a family childcare business. “First Considerations in Starting a Family Child Care Business” provides details on licensing, financing, state laws, childcare resources and more. The agency was directed by the Minnesota Legislature last year to develop and publish the manual in response... READ MORE >
Lloyd K. Johnson was born and raised in Grand Marais, graduated from its high school in 1925, and completed his formal education at the University of Minnesota with both an undergraduate degree and a law degree. Lloyd began his professional career as the Cook County attorney, died in 2006 at the age of 97 and left substantial, enduring and highly... READ MORE >
At its board meeting Nov. 15, the Cook County Chamber board adopted a legislative agenda for the 2018 session of the Legislature in St. Paul. Top priorities will be bonding for a Grand Marais harbor access project and the Gitchi Gami State Trail, along with efforts to build a strong case for increased state funding of Cook County Higher Education.... READ MORE >
WTIP’s fall fund drive fell a little short of their stated goal, but it was the biggest fall fund drive ever for the iconic North Shore community radio station. According to Jana Berka, WTIP’s development director, the station garnered 40 new members and along with 213 renewing members brought in $23,081. The goal, said Berka, was to raise $25,000. “If... READ MORE >
The 43rd annual Julefest will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais on Saturday, Dec. 9. Julefest is Bethlehem’s variation of the celebrations held across Scandinavia to remember St. Lucia, a young woman in ancient times who brought food to the poor. Early on the morning of December 13, the shortest day of the year according to the... READ MORE >
Do you need help purchasing Christmas presents for your children? Operation Family Christmas can help. Who can participate? Cook County parents or legal guardians with children zero months to 18 years of age that need a little help during the holiday season. Where do I sign up? Applications are available at the Senior Center, Tofte Branch of the Grand Marais... READ MORE >
The Cook County Creative Economy Collaborative (CEC) announces that it has invited Artspace here for a preliminary feasibility visit. Artspace is internationally recognized as a leader in developing projects to spur economic growth through fostering living and working space for artists. The outcome of the visit will help Cook County understand the potential to create a successful, affordable, self-sustaining arts... READ MORE >
Electric car purchases are on the rise, and with longer charged batteries, people can drive greater distances. But one thing has been missing to reach the North Shore – a station where car batteries can be plugged into and the car recharged so one can cruise the North Shore. That should be changing in the near future. In the November... READ MORE >
Business owners in Cook County faced with environmental clean-up issues take note – some help is available to you if you meet certain standards. Environmental projects can have a significant financial impact on small businesses but Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has a loan program available that can help meet that financial burden. The Small Business Environmental Loan Program provides... READ MORE >
Beginning this ice-fishing season, anglers using a wheelhouse type of ice- or dark-house shelter are required to purchase a license to place the shelter on the ice, even when occupying it. A new definition for portable shelters has been provided in law, which states that a portable shelter is one that collapses, folds or is disassembled for transportation. “Wheeled fish... READ MORE >
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