January is a time for residents and visitors to celebrate modern day mushers and their canine athlete companions at the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 and the 35th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Sunday, Jan. 27 – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. “We encourage visitors to come and watch... READ MORE >
Registration is now open for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic, Cook County’s premier winter cycling event happening Saturday, Jan. 5. The Norpine offers riders a long 24-mile course leaving at 10 a.m. and a shorter 16-mile course going at 10:05 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5 starting at Superior National clubhouse located at 5731 Highway 62, Lutsen. “Roll into 2019 on... READ MORE >
No ice can ever be considered “safe ice,” but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk: Always wear a life jacket or float coat on the ice (except when in a vehicle). Carry ice picks, rope, an ice chisel and tape measure. Check ice thickness at regular intervals; conditions can change quickly. Bring a cell phone or personal locator... READ MORE >
Head Alpine coach Charles Lamb is excited about the upcoming season. “We started dry land training on November 12, and due to the early winter we switched to training on snow at Lutsen Mountains on November 17.” Early season conditions are excellent at Lutsen, said Lamb. “We have been training in the evenings under the lights on Ullr and on... READ MORE >
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting proposals for a concession contract to provide overnight lodging, food and beverage service, retail sales, and marina services within Isle Royale National Park. The visitor services would be provided in the park at Rock Harbor and Windigo and on board the Ranger III. The prospectus (CC-ISRO002-20) explains the business opportunity and the terms... READ MORE >
It’s hard to believe that we are just a couple of months away from the 2019 Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race, which will take place on Saturday, January 5 at Trail Center Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. Planning for the race is under way and we are again looking for volunteers to help pull it off. It takes over... READ MORE >
Fourth-grade students may obtain a free Christmas tree permit through the “Every Kid In A Park Program.” The program is an initiative to get kids and families into our national forests and parks. Fourth-grade students can go to the Every Kid In A Park website, complete some online activities, and print a voucher good for a special Fourth-Grade Pass which... READ MORE >
Skyport Lodge’s Raven Rock Grill reopens for the winter season on Friday, November 30 at 3 p.m., but with a twist. “We will have a very special visit from Hunt + Capture!” said owner Rachelle Christianson. Lacey and Amanda of Hunt + Capture specialize in photo, motion, creating and directing visual stories for their clients. The partners and co-founders of... READ MORE >
In conducting a licensing review of Cook County Wilderness Outpatient on September 20, 2018, the Minnesota Department of Human Services found 14 areas that were out of compliance with rules that govern a substance use disorder treatment center and issued correction orders. Most of the violations were found in record keeping. An example is, “The license holder’s service initiation policy... READ MORE >
It’s no laughing matter (Ho, Ho, Ho!), Santa is coming to Grand Marais a wee bit early this year to be at the Santa’s Workshop which is hosted by the Cook County Girl Scouts at a new location. This year the Saturday, December 1 workshop will be located at the Cook County Community Center and not at the Congregational Church... READ MORE >
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