DNR rulemaking notice:
General restrictions on taking fish
eType Editor
Local Students Named to Hamline University Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Two young ladies from Grand Marais, Cece Chmelik and Olivia Nesgoda, were among 691 named to the Hamline University College of Liberal Arts Dean's List for the Fall 2024 term.
Virginia ‘Ginny’ Foster
Virginia“Ginny”Foster, 67, a long-time resident of Hopkinton, MA passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Susan (Robinson) Hansen and the late Irving Richard Hansen. She leaves her husband John with whom she enjoyed many adventures over their 35 years of marriage.
Cook County Extension to host North Shore Farmers Meet-up
Grand Marais, MN. (2/7/2025)— Cook County University of Minnesota Extension will host a winter meet up for local farmers and agricultural producers in March.
County board business for Feb. 11, 2025
Emily Westerlund was hired as a Cook County Assistant Attorney. She fills the vacancy created when Neil Pederson was promoted to fill the Cook County Assistant Attorney ll position.
Outdoor photographer David Johnson
Noted outdoor photographer David Johnson spotted this wily bobcat climbing a tree the other day in pursuit of an elusive grouse
Voting begins to help MnDOT name eight snowplows statewide
Voting is now open on the list of finalists for the 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The top eight vote-getters will become new MnDOT snowplow names, one new name for each MnDOT district. See the list of finalists and vote now at mndot.gov/ nameasnowplow.
First & Second Thrift Store Distributes $180,000
On Thursday, February 6th, volunteers from the First & Second Thrift Store handed out checks to 33 local nonprofits at their annual Payout Party in the Johnson Heritage Post. 2024 was their first full year in the downtown Birchbark Building, a location that increased their income by over 50 percent. Location, location, location.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry
Vehicle accident with injuries reported along Highway 61
According to the Minnesota State Patrol incident report, a Subaru Forester was heading westbound on Highway 61 when the driver lost control at Mile Post 105 on snow-covered icy roads. The Subaru Forester rolled and came to rest on its side in the ditch. One person in the vehicle was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident was reported at 12:56 a.m. on February 2 near mile marker 105 on Highway 61.