On October 3, the Minnesota Department of Commerce announced the final 2020 health insurance rates. Premiums across the state are remaining stable, and every county in Minnesota will have at least two insurers offering coverage in the individual market. Minnesotans looking for coverage should enroll during MNsure’s open enrollment period, which begins November 1, 2019. “MNsure will offer 39 more... READ MORE >
The First annual Grand Marais Apple Festival, held on Oct. 19, was a huge success. In all, more than 400 people participated in a variety of activities throughout the county. The Apple Festival was based at the Cook County Community Center, where vendors Melinda Spinler and Carolyn Dry were set up in the 4-H building with apples, apple goodies, and... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present the Custom Leather Bracelet Workshop with Jen Anfinson, a free program being offered for ages 13 and up at the Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, November 13, at 6 p.m. Learn about leather tools and techniques and create something unique. All materials will be provided. This 90-minute free program is geared... READ MORE >
Once again, Buck’s Hardware Hank, the big game registration center in Grand Marais, is proud to sponsor Buck’s Big Buck Contest. Sign up by Nov. 8 to be eligible for the contest and the Nov. 25 drawing. The hunter who enters the largest field-dressed deer by weight will win a new deer rifle. The most massive entered antler spread will... READ MORE >
Cascade River and Judge C R. Magney state parks will hold special firearms deer hunts again this fall during regular firearms season Nov. 9-24. Hunters who did not apply for the special hunt in advance but are interested in participating can obtain excess permits over the counter at the park office. A state park deer hunt permit is required in... READ MORE >
The most recent small game hunter survey from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources revealed the fewest number of hunters pursuing species like grouse, waterfowl and squirrels since the DNR began keeping track of these figures in 1969. Small game license sales have been trending lower for the past 20 years. “Every year that license sales go down means our... READ MORE >
Recreational netting for whitefish and cisco, also referred to as tullibee, is open this fall on designated lakes. Participants must purchase a $10 netting license. Lakes open in Cook County include Devil Track, Greenwood, Poplar, and Caribou for minimum sized catches of 3.5 inches or larger. Brule and East Pike Lake will be open to netting catches of 1.75 inches... READ MORE >
Nearly half a million firearms deer hunters are preparing for the season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9, and offers opportunity to spend time with friends and family, find adventure outdoors and put venison in the freezer. Hunters help keep deer populations in line with population goals across the state, and wildlife managers report good opportunities to harvest deer. But they... READ MORE >
Minnesota Power reminds its residential customers who may have difficulty paying their energy bills in winter that help is available. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule will protect eligible customers from service disconnection during the winter as long as they take steps to ensure that protection. Under the statute, eligible residential energy customers are protected from service disconnection from October 15... READ MORE >
Recreational netting for whitefish and cisco, also referred to as tullibee, is open this fall on designated lakes. Participants must purchase a $10 netting license. Lakes open in Cook County include Devil Track, Greenwood, Poplar, and Caribou for minimum sized catches of 3.5 inches or larger. Brule and East Pike Lake will be open to netting catches of 1.75 inches... READ MORE >
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