New guidelines released October 8 by the Minnesota Department of Health will now allow restaurants and bars to allow more people to dine inside. The guidance includes the following specific points: Limits party size in dining rooms to 10 people. Limits party size in bar areas to 4 persons. Requires patrons in all areas to be seated. The change to... READ MORE >
With the Minnesota hunting season underway, it is important for waterfowl hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Invasive species such as purple loosestrife, zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil and faucet snails can be transported in waterfowl hunters’ boats, decoys or blind material and other equipment without the proper precautions. “Hunters should take a few minutes to... READ MORE >
People interested in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources strategies for managing fisheries in Grand Marais area lakes and streams are encouraged to submit comments on management plans scheduled for review this winter. This annual review process includes several waters located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Comments on fish management for lakes and streams in the Grand... READ MORE >
The small game hunter mail survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources estimated that slightly fewer small game licenses were sold in 2019 than the previous year, continuing a downward trend in overall license sales for the past 20 years. Despite fewer ruffed grouse and ring-necked pheasant hunters, hunters harvested more grouse and pheasants in 2019 and successful hunters... READ MORE >
After serving as administrator at the Minnesota Veterans Home – Silver Bay for 12 years, Carol Gilbertson retired in early September. Carol will be remembered for her innovation, creativity and the ability to identify and create roles to fill gaps in care, such as the creation of positions that promote engagement, safety and quality of life at all times of... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society has accepted, with regret, the resignation of Carrie Johnson, their Executive Director. Carrie worked as a volunteer for CCHS when she moved to the area in 2005. She was later the manager for the Tofte Historical Society and wrote her master’s thesis on “close call” stories of North Shore commercial fishing. She joined the staff... READ MORE >
With roughly 20 percent of the county’s businesses responding to the Cook County Chamber’s Fall 2020 Business Health Survey, there was a mix of good news and bad news. While 40 percent of the businesses reported revenue of 100 percent or more over 2019, 40 percent said revenues were 80 percent or less when compared to last year, and 20... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains hunter walking trails as easy ways to travel by foot through wildlife management areas, state and federal forests, and other public hunting lands. Some trails may be unmowed this year; however, they still remain open for use and wind through prime habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, wild turkey and white-tailed deer. “These... READ MORE >
Registration is open for virtual open houses that will offer opportunities for people to hear about wolves in Minnesota and share their thoughts as the Department of Natural Resources updates the state’s 20-year-old wolf management plan. The open houses will include informational presentations from the DNR and allow real-time public input and Q&A. Each open house takes place from 6-8... READ MORE >
Artists came from near and far to Grand Marais last week to take part in the annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition, which went on without a hitch (besides COVID-19). There weren’t as many artists on hand this year because artists were invited to “Paint in Place,” painting their communities and neighborhoods as an alternative to traveling. Still, a small... READ MORE >
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