77 riders hit the trails for Easter Seals
The 10th annual Snowarama for Easter Seals was once again an amazing success, with 77 riders hitting the terrific Grand Portage trails on Feb. 2 and perhaps more importantly, raising $24,575 to help Easter Seals of Ontario. Full Story
County threatened with litigation over request for data regarding county attorney
At the January 29 county board meeting, commissioners discussed a request for any data the county may have regarding the circumstances surrounding a harassment restraining order against Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell. Full Story
Park board weighs in on county’s new community center pool plans
The Cook County Community Center Steering Committee will be getting some input from the Grand Marais Park Board at their next meeting. Park Board Member and City Councilor Bill Lenz updated the park board on budget-induced reductions to the Cook County Family YMCA design at their meeting on February 5. Full Story
Major contracts considered by EDA
At the January 8 meeting of the Cook County-Grand Marais Economic Development Authority, decisions were made on two significant contracts for the upcoming year—for the EDA’s housing program and for management of the EDA’s Superior National at Lutsen golf course. Full Story
Paula Sundet Wolf earns doctorate
Paula Sundet Wolf, director of Cook County Higher Education (CCHE), has recently completed her doctoral program at the University of North Dakota, earning a Ph. D. in teaching and learning.
Her dissertation topic was Non-traditional distance learners: Student persistence in a rural remote community. Full Story
A busy and healthy month at Birch Grove
On January 30, the Birch Grove seniors wished a fond farewell to Jim and Judy Norvell, long time Birch Grove supporters and residents of Schroeder. The Grand Marais State Bank treated seniors to a roast beef lunch that day and a nice time was had by all. Full Story
Chamber of Commerce holds welcoming party Feb. 12
The new Cook County Chamber of Commerce invites all county business owners and managers to a “We Love Cook County” pre-Valentine celebration from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. Full Story
Family Game Night drawing back at Gene’s Foods
There is nothing more fun on a cold winter night than gathering the family together to play some games. Gene’s Foods in Grand Marais is promoting family game nights with a series of drawings each Saturday for the next three weeks, starting February 16. Full Story
Sven & Ole’s to host World Championship joke-telling competition
You didn’t know it, but you have been training your whole life. Anytime you told a Sven & Ole's joke at home or school or to your dog, you were sharpening your skills. And now it’s time to show the world just how good you have become at delivering a punch line. Full Story
Register now to “Keep It Moving”
It’s time to register for “Keep it Moving in February,” where teams and individuals are challenged to just keep moving. If you’ve participated in the past, continue to use your existing username and password. Full Story
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