County board narrows the county administrator finalists to four

Commissioners reviewed eight semi-finalist applications for the county administrator job that were selected by David Drown & Associates (DDA) from 41 applicants. Of those, four candidates were picked to be finalists and will be invited for an interview on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

PHHS receives child care grant

On a blustery February 6, 2025, Governor Tim Walz announced $6.1 million in grants to expand access to childcareacrossthestate.The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded 25 organizations with Child Care Economic Development Grants, expected to expand child care capacity by 1,400 slots statewide.

Cook County boys’ alpine ski team places second at the state meet

The remarkable Cook County High School boys' Alpine Ski team's unbeaten streak finally ended at the state meet on Feb. 11 at Giant's Ridge, when the Vikings narrowly lost to mighty Minnetonka, but secured a commendable second place with a score of 176-149.

Doris Alberta Blank

Doris Alberta Blank Grand Portage Tribal member died Tuesday, February 11,2025 Service Monday, February 17 in Grand Portage. Full obituary to follow.