It took longer than expected but the good news is that the 1st & 2nd Thrift Store is open at its’ new location at 11 1st Ave West (the newly rehabbed Birchbark and Gifts building). The store had a “soft” opening on Saturday, July 22 and despite no advertising, business was brisk, said Anne Mershon. Since its inception in 2007,... READ MORE >
The Superior Hiking Trail Association is improving water crossings and building boardwalk this summer to make the trail more sustainable and hiker friendly. The Association is in need of 200 volunteers over the next six weeks in several locations from Duluth on up the North Shore. The Superior Hiking Trail is an incredible community asset that has connected hundreds of... READ MORE >
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all... READ MORE >
With fewer than a third of Minnesota students achieving grade level-proficiency in literacy and math, one Math Corps tutor is being sought to serve in Grand Marais area schools and preschools beginning in August. “Those numbers seem really daunting, but the good news is we have a solution that works,” says Christine Fankhanel, Director of Minnesota Programs with Reading Corps,... READ MORE >
A house once owned by David and Margaret Hilton called the “Jagerhaus German Bed & Breakfast” burned to the ground on Tuesday, July 11. A caller at 8:52 p.m. to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center said the house was fully engulfed. The house was located at 184 County Road 14, about one mile up County Road 14 from Lake... READ MORE >
Time to sign up for the Fisherman’s Picnic parade on August 6th. Parade starts at 1 pm. Help us out and register ahead of time. Email gmlionsclub@gmail.com or call 218-370-1602. Provide Name of entry, contact person’s name and email address or phone number. Also, type of entry: float, marching, vehicle, music etc. You will get a reply back with confirmation.... READ MORE >
Bruce Kimmel, a senior financial advisor from Ehlers Public Finance Advisors came before the board to discuss updates to the county’s financial plan which includes revenue and expenditures through 2032. Kimmel proposed a strategy that will be updated periodically for financing the implementation of the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). After going through scenarios involving using general funds, the tax... READ MORE >
Music in the park has started with different acts playing Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather allowing) at Harbor Park. Sponsored by the Grand Marais Music Collaborative, the music is free but those busking appreciate tips. Playing last Monday was Robert (Bob) LaMettry on drums, Fred Anderson on guitar and vocals and Ben Obinger on violin.... READ MORE >
The 2024 budget season began on April 11 when the county board approved the budget calendar. Preliminary department budgets were due on May 26 with the deadline for final department requests on June 29. We continue to work with departments to refine their requests and to assemble them for presentation. The county board will get its first look at the... READ MORE >
