“This is terrific news,” said Tom Rider, president of the Poplar River Management Board (“PRMB”) on October 19, when the board received the news the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) had recommended the delisting of the Poplar River from the Impaired Waters list. There are 5,101 impairments on that list, only 110 have ever been “de-listed”, and including the Poplar... READ MORE >
Cook County Public Health & Human Services announces that early learning scholarships are now available. Who is eligible? Any families receiving public assistance, including child care assistance, are income-eligible for scholarships. Families not receiving public assistance with income below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline are also income-eligible for scholarships. Early learning scholarships can help with activity fee costs,... READ MORE >
Who was Judge C.R. Magney? Phil Anderson will give a lecture on October 26 at 7 p.m. at Cook County Higher Education about the life of Clarence Magney. The son of Swedish immigrants, Clarence Magney was a Duluth mayor, district court judge, and justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Anderson is professor emeritus of church history at North Park University... READ MORE >
The Banadad Trail Association’s (BTA) eighth annual meeting will be held Friday, October 27 at the Schaap Community Center on the Gunflint Trail – next to the fire hall and just off the Lima Grade intersection. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. and will be followed with a potluck dinner; all are welcome to attend this fun evening. The... READ MORE >
WDIO/WIRT-TV has signed on as a major sponsor and the exclusive TV station of Grandma’s Marathon, Inc. In addition, WDIO/WIRT will also sponsor the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), a Grandma’s Marathon program, focused on the promotion and development of healthy and active lifestyles for youth in the region. Debra Messer, WDIO/WIRT vice president and general manager, said, “Grandma’s Marathon, the... READ MORE >
A benefit will be held for Arrowhead Animal Rescue on Sunday, October 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Cook County is a big county, without a real animal shelter. When injured, lost or abandoned animals have no place to go or when something happens to an owner and they are no longer able to care... READ MORE >
The Forest Service recognizes that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, are a tool that can provide exciting new options for the public to explore the national forests and are a tool for the agency to accomplish its mission. However, the Forest Service wants to ensure the public understands there are restrictions on the use of drones, including... READ MORE >
Dr. Patrick Pawlowski, a fourth-generation dentist, has joined the dental care team at Grand Marais Family Dentistry as of July. His warm chairside manner and excellent care have resulted in positive feedback from their patients. Owner Alyssa Hedstrom is excited about how well he fits with the office. With the addition of another dentist, GMFD has expanded its hours to... READ MORE >
Visitors who brave the onset of pre-winter will have front-row seats to the world’s largest freshwater fury at the fifth annual Lake Superior Storm Festival in Lutsen and Grand Marais Nov. 10-12. This is the time of year when Lake Superior unleashes; the skies turn dark, pressure systems collide, causing howling wind, 15-foot waves, and icy waves on the rocks.... READ MORE >
Earlier this month, Minnesota canoeist Bob “BeaV” Vollhaber completed the full 260-mile border route from Rainy Lake at International Falls to the fort at Grand Portage National Monument on Lake Superior, setting a solo canoeing record time of 91 hours from September 2 to September 6, 2017. While this is not an official event, hardcore canoeists know it as the... READ MORE >
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