March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and the perfect time for us to talk about colorectal cancer screening! Colorectal cancer, also referred to as colon cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable.
The City of Grand Marais is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive… Login to continue reading Login…
Brian Larsen Work on the new Grand Marais City Hall and liquor store is nearly complete. The liquor store is expected to open by the… Login to continue reading Login…
The Cook County Food Access Council invites residents, local and regional leaders, and food system partners to join us for a meeting on Tuesday, March… Login to continue reading Login…
Brian Larsen By a 5-0 vote, the Grand Marais City Council rejected the public art proposal “A Poem of Sublime Proportion,” a 30-foot piece of… Login to continue reading Login…
Brian Larsen As the beloved American pastime, baseball, approaches the spring season, the CCHS Vikings are brimming with excitement for the action-packed season ahead. Under… Login to continue reading Login…
Staff report March 5 saw the completion of the second year of a successful four-week swimming-and-story-crafting program at Oshki Ogimaag Charter School in Grand Portage.… Login to continue reading Login…
The last time Cook County High School had a robotics team in the competition was in 2019, and then COVID-19 came along and shut the program down. Following a period of student disinterest, Ice Storm (3054) made a triumphant return in 2024-25. This resurgence was largely due to the leadership of new coach Sarah Anderson, a math teacher at ISD 166, and mentor Marie Tessier, a community member and software development specialist. Their dedication and the enthusiasm of seven highly motivated CCHS students have truly revitalized the program.
The Times They Are A-Changin’: Federal Freezes and Cuts
Approximately a dozen community members, including Phil Creighton, Sharon Hexum-Platzer, Rae Piepho, Steve Duclos, and Staci Scheiblauer, actively participated in the March 11 Lutsen annual township meeting held at the Lutsen Town Hall.