Using small brushes the plein air painters dab their colors onto canvas, capturing a wide variety of scenery. This time of year, we see them everywhere creating masterful art. Meanwhile, another, even more masterful painter is at work. It might seem early, but Mother Nature is busy. And although we can’t see her, we see her results everywhere as she... READ MORE >
It’s almost time for this year’s Girl Scouting adventures to begin! Cook County Girl Scouts are hosting a Kick Off camping night on Friday, September 22 to welcome girls to scouting. Girls are invited to gather in the blue building at the Grand Marais Recreation Park after school. Friday the 22nd is an early-release day, so there will be time... READ MORE >
Some shuffling of positions will soon take place in Tofte and Grand Marais at the U.S. Forest Service offices. The current acting Gunflint District Ranger, Ellen Bogardus- Szymaniak, will soon move to the Tofte Ranger Station where she will take over the position that was last held by Kurt Steele. Steele, his wife Melissa, and their baby boy moved to... READ MORE >
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region in October 2017. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in... READ MORE >
The United Nations designated September 21 as the International Day of Peace, and each year people gather and devote the day to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and people. This year’s theme for the International Day of Peace “honors the spirit of together, a global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone... READ MORE >
Recent calls by the Trump administration for cuts (or abolishing) the J-1 visa program, including the student-work program have alarmed Cook County employers. This summer more than 200 international students were employed in Cook County under the J-1 visa program. Another 100 or so foreign workers that hold H-2B visas are also employed in the county, but both programs are... READ MORE >
The annual meeting and volunteer appreciation dinner for the Cook County Historical Society will be held on September 21 at St. John’s Catholic Church. Reservations are required by September 12. Call: 218- 387-2883 Alyce’s will cater the dinner and cost is $25/person. The price of your dinner helps to provide a free dinner for our volunteers – who we very... READ MORE >
After years of research, consultation with tribes, and dozens of meetings and many hundreds of comments from stakeholders and concerned citizens, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has released its proposed changes to Minnesota rules that are meant to protect wild rice from certain types of pollution. Wild rice is a cultural and spiritual resource to the Dakota and Ojibwe... READ MORE >
Cascade River and Judge C.R. Magney state parks will again hold a special firearms deer hunt this fall during regular firearms season November 4-19. Hunters wishing to participate in one of the special state park hunts will need to obtain a state park deer hunt permit in addition to their regular license. Hunters must apply to participate in either the... READ MORE >
The city of Grand Marais is looking at a projected increase of 29 percent for its medical insurance, City Finance Director Kim Dunsmoor said at the city council’s Aug. 30 meeting. Dunsmoor learned about the increase while attending an insurance advisory meeting for groups belonging to the Northeast Regional pool. She said North Shore Health was looking at a projected... READ MORE >
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