20 YEARS AGO AUGUST 22, 2003 v City councilors unanimously gave their backing to a request for the creation of a “tax-free zone” in the Grand Marais Business Development Area that, if successful, will encourage new businesses to move into town. The proposal was put forth by John Kremer, director of the Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority.
Multiple partners, agencies and Tribes come together to enhance and protect moose. U.S.
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
Hungry Hippie Tacos and Hungry Hippie Hostel located in Grand Marais, has expanded to Duluth, Minnesota. “We celebrated our one-year anniversary this summer season at our new Duluth Hungry Hippie Tacos location, and we couldn’t be happier,” said co-owner Kate Keeble, who along with her husband Jeremy own the businesses.
Collared bears provide important management data DNR staff report The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Friday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears.
The bridge over Junco Creek on CR 27/Ball Club Rd is scheduled for replacement starting on Monday, August 28, the Cook County Highway Department announced today. The work will require road closure at approximately 2.0 miles north of the intersection with CSAH 8/Devil Track Rd and approximately 2.0 miles south of the intersection with FS170/The Grade.
Back to School The days get shorter; acorns make their final descent, and the end of summer approaches. That means it’s time for kids to go back to school, the place for “ fancy book learnin’.” There’s a lot to like about school: teachers, classmates, and education.
Starting Monday, August 21, at 7:00 a.m., Ulland Bros. will be closing the intersection of 5th Ave.
Always a fun event, a fair number of local golfers traveled to Silver Bay last weekend to compete in the two-day 64th annual Men’s Invitational held on the Silver Bay Golf Course. Cook County News-Herald columnist Steve Aldrich won the Super Sr.
It didn’t take Katie Peck long to start for the Mesabi Range volleyball team and make her presence felt on the court. Playing in the first game of the season, Peck finished with 17 kills and a pair of blocks in a game against St.