June 2023
Fire destroys Lutsen Ski Hill’s Papa Charlie’s
Lutsen’s Papa Charlie’s Tavern, a popular place to eat and drink and the county’s largest indoor venue for live music, burned to the ground on Saturday, June 24. Cook County…
Taxpayers must scrutinize county spending
Trust is earned, not given. County powerbrokers and placeholders have lost the public trust. Taxpayers are burned out on years of expenditures, expansions, mismanaged contracts, construction oversights and shortsighted “needs”…
Fireworks Safety
Minnesotans celebrate our nation’s independence each year on July fourth with parades, backyard barbecues, family get togethers, camping, campfires and yes, fireworks! Did you know? There is an average of…
32nd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival starts July 8
Celebrating thirty-two years on the shore of Lake Superior, the Grand Marais Arts Festival is a celebration of fine art, attracting over 8,000 visitors. In 2003 the Art Colony will…
2022 Minnesota Student Survey Presentation
On Friday, June 16 Cook County Public Health presented data from the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey in relation to local youth mental health and substance use. The Minnesota Student Survey…
Arrowhead Transit reintroduces highly requested Grand Marais to Duluth bus route
Arrowhead Transit is thrilled to announce the return of its most requested bus route from Grand Marais to Duluth. After careful consideration and community feedback, this convenient and comfortable transportation…
Science, sun, and fun on the harbor
Color crayons and chemistry came together last Wednesday, June 21, as 30 children from the Cook County YMCA met with scientists and educators to learn about water chemistry and biological…
