Superior National at Lutsen will open the new Premier 18 River and Canyon on Saturday, May 18. Grounds superintendent Mike Davies and his crew have done great work to get the course out of its winter wraps and ready for golfers to enjoy. Heath Ekstrom, head golf professional, said, “We have been golfing on the Mountain nine for a few... READ MORE >
With waterways across the state clearing of ice, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anxious boaters that wearing a life jacket is a critical safety necessity during the spring “cold water” season. While boaters should always wear a life jacket no matter the water temperature or season, public safety officials stress wearing a life jacket – not just having... READ MORE >
Four Early Childhood staff from Grand Portage participated in the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program. The four individuals were involved in a fast track CDA Cohort that stretched over a period of three months. The Grand Portage Head Start Program with expertise in early childhood teacher preparation was designated the training agency that facilitated the course. The CDA National... READ MORE >
To celebrate Minnesota’s fishing opener, Governor Tim Walz declares, Clean Drain Dry Day spotlighting invasive species and how all boaters and anglers can help preserve a robust fishing pastime and state economy. Home to 1.4 million anglers, fishing in Minnesota generates over $2.6 billion of economic activity and supports over 26,000 jobs. That’s right, 26,000 jobs. Invasive species are a... READ MORE >
Each year the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recognizes Minnesota wastewater treatment facility operators that maintain a perfect record of permit compliance. Recently MPCA recognized 334 Minnesota wastewater treatment facilities for maintaining outstanding compliance with their wastewater permit during 2018. One of the recipients honored was Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior in Tofte. Eligible facilities were recognized for submitting all... READ MORE >
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, record high water levels are forecasted on several of the Great Lakes over the next six months. Due to recent wet conditions, the six-month water level forecast now predicts higher forecasted water level peaks this summer. The forecasted water levels on Lakes Superior, St. Clair, and Erie, are all expected... READ MORE >
Due to an error in the published public notice, the public hearing originally scheduled for today to discuss the proposed amendments to the Cook County ATV Ordinance will be postponed to June. The planning commission will still meet and provide an opportunity for people to provide comment on the ATV ordinance, but there will be no official decisions made regarding... READ MORE >
Children in Cook County and on the Grand Portage Reservation are eligible to receive dental fluoride treatments at no cost through a local task force aimed at reducing gaps in oral health care for children. Beginning May 3, dental hygienists will visit schools and Head Start programs to provide the treatments, which prevent tooth decay. In 2011, the North Shore... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education is offering a full certification and renewal certification for food managers and cooks on May 20. . The full certification course runs from 8 a.m. to roughly 5:30 p.m. and costs $175, which includes the textbook and exam. . ServSafe Food Manager Certification costs $175 with Joseph Tome as instructor. . The renewal course runs from... READ MORE >
In the wake of Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council Chair Norman Deschampe’s unexpected death on February 9, an election was held April 29 to determine who will move on to the special election to fill the opening. That election will be held July 1, 2019. Deschampe served on the tribal council for 45 years, 27 of... READ MORE >
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