The Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest has developed a proposal to move vegetation toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by reducing hazardous fuels, conducting forest vegetation, and managing wildlife and other resources in the Hi Lo Project Area. Modified scoping documents for the Hi Lo Project are now available on the Superior National Forest... READ MORE >
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invite the public to provide comments regarding the proposed 20-year withdrawal of federal minerals from national forest system lands on the Superior National Forest within the Rainy River Watershed. Public comments received during project scoping will inform development of an environmental impact statement (EIS) to study the proposed mineral withdrawal.... READ MORE >
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is now open for the 2017 season, with some new exhibits added for its eighth summer. Inside the Nature Center building are six different stations to give information to visitors about the nature that is found along the Gunflint Trail. Stop in to meet the Nature Center’s program director, Jacqueline Mallinson. One new exhibit this... READ MORE >
There is still time to train for the 39th Annual Tofte Trek 10k run/walk that will be held July 4, 2017 starting at Birch Grove School in Tofte. The annual Tofte Trek was started by local outdoor enthusiast Jan Horak and has grown into a signature event of the Tofte 4th of July celebration. Run or walk the 10k (6.2... READ MORE >
When Kim Nelson saw that the Cook County Senior Center was looking for a program coordinator, at first she was reluctant to send in her resume. Nelson, a Grand Marais resident, knew she had the credentials to fill the job requirements, but she has worked about 12 hours per week the past two years as secretary for the Evangelical Free... READ MORE >
First & Second Thrift Store is in need of some volunteer summer help. While most in the community know this is a great place to get rid of your lightly used items and a great place to pick up bargains, it is so much more than that. It is also a major fundraiser for Cook County nonprofits. Since June 1,... READ MORE >
Vacation Bible School will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from June 12-16 for ages 3 through 5th grade. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon. Older children are encouraged to help. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them – and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make... READ MORE >
Despite a chaotic 2017 session of the Minnesota Legislature, when the dust settled it became clear that progress had been made on most priorities of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce, said Jim Boyd, chamber executive director, at the conclusion of the session. “Because of excellent work by our representative in St. Paul, Judy Erickson, and dedicated, tenacious effort by... READ MORE >
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) announced on Friday, June 2 that he would forego a run for Minnesota governor. Instead, he will seek another term in Congress. Nolan had dangled out the prospect of a run several months ago after current governor Mark Dayton made it clear that he wouldn’t seek re-election. Sue Hakes, former mayor of Grand Marais and... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) recently released report on the Lake Superior—North watershed confirms it contains some of the least-polluted water bodies in the state. However, land use practices, increasing development, and a changing climate may pose threats to these high quality resources. In the near future, MPCA, partner agencies, and stakeholders will work together to develop protection and... READ MORE >
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