Grand Marais Door-to-Door Water Pipe Inspections
The City of Grand Marais is working with an engineering company to complete a water service line inventory that involves inspections at homes and businesses… Login to continue reading Login…
August 2025
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CCHS Vikings start practice for fall sports
Brian Larsen At Cook County High School, the fall sports season is in full swing, offering a diverse range of activities. From cross-country meets to… Login to continue reading Login…
Visit Cook County Celebrates “Heart of Hospitality” with Free Coffee for Hospitality Workers and Awards
Hospitality Workers Get a Free Cup of Coffee September 7-12, 2025 Grand Marais, MN – August 14, 2025 – Visit Cook County is once again… Login to continue reading Login…
North Shore Health purchases the “Bunk House”
Brian Larsen North Shore Health made an offer of $380,000, which was accepted for the former Cavalin Funeral Home at 120 W. 2nd Street. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Chmelik wins the Fisherman’s Picnic 5-mile trail race
The Pincushion Mountain trails, known for their rugged terrain and steep inclines, were once again the site of the Grand Marais Lions Club Fisherman’s Picnic trail races, providing a challenging yet exhilarating experience for the participants.
Flintlock Range Association
Located on Forest Service Road 304, about nine miles up the Gunflint Trail, the Flintlock Sports Park shooting and archery range is now being developed. Jerry Kohl, Kali Hawkins, and Bill Dalin were working a booth during the Fisherman’s Picnic to raise awareness about this exciting project.
The sounds of jingle dresses, drums, and singers filled the air at the Grand Portage Pow Wow
Despite an early morning rain, the 2025 Grand Portage Pow Wow, held in conjunction with the Rendezvous Celebration, was a vibrant celebration of the Gran Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s cultural heritage.
Into The Boundary Waters Work-in-Progress Reading
Award-winning novelist Brian Malloy will give a sneak peak of his next novel.
Cook County Churches Part I
For several years, I have been considering a series of columns on Cook County Churches. Because I filled the pulpit at my home church last month, I now have occasion to start that series. I begin with my home church, First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais.
