Vikings do well at the Two Harbors Invitational
Both the CCHS boys and girls track teams had some great performances at the Two Harbors Invitational.
Steve David Benson
Our family invites you to a celebration of life for Steve Benson, which will be held on Sunday, May 18th, at 12:30 p.m. at the Hub (senior center) at 10 Broadway Ave, in Grand Marais. A lunch will follow the celebration.
Please Act Now to Protect Your Right to Vote
The SAVE Act is actually a voter suppression bill which recently passed in the US House and is currently in committee in the Senate. The GOP backed SAVE Act would not even authorize federal funding for the new and significant challenges it presents to states to administer it, and it has no phase-in period. Pete Stauber, MN CD-08 Representative to the US House was one of the sponsors for this bill.
Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes with Folksinger Charlie Maguire
The Grand Marais Public Library is pleased to host “Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes,” a folk concert by COMPAS songwriter and performer Charlie Maguire. This free show will take place on Wednesday, May 21, from 6-7 p.m.
DNR urges people to leave deer fawns alone
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks that people avoid disturbing or touching deer fawns, which are born around this time of year.
Can Cook County protect Federal land?
County Commissioners are considering if the County can fund service and protection for the Fed owned roads, culverts and land (about 363,000 acres). Needed is an adequate Fed payment n Lieu of Taxes (PILT). $1.3 million Fed PILT was paid n 2024.
Canoeist drowns in BWCA
On Saturday, May 10, a forest service worker found a canoeist dead not far from his capsized canoe on Iron Lake, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Robert Sydney James, 62, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, was found drowned in Iron Lake, and believed to be on a solo canoe trip when his body and some gear was found. He was wearing a life jacket.
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Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization announces 2025 aviation scholarship winners
The Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization announced the winners of their 2025 aviation scholarships at its Annual Meeting on May 3, 2025. Pictured are Jordan Ekroot and Jack Haussner, the two award winners, each receiving $2,500 scholarships to help further their aviation careers. Both are working towards commercial pilot certification and hope to work as professional pilots. This is the 5th year that the Arrowhead Eagles have awarded aviation scholarships. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a pilot rating or career in any aspect of aviation. Applications are available for the 2026 scholarships at the Cook County/Grand Marais Airport.
Public Health and Human Services Funding: the 2024 Financial Report and 2026 Budget Planning
The Public Health and Human Services department is one of the largest in Cook County government, both in number of staff and in overall budget. Our 36 employees and contracted service providers work together to achieve our mission of “supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of Cook County.” The funding, mandates and local needs that impact the PHHS budget are complex and dynamic. Interested community members can learn more about department finances for year-end 2024 and as we prepare the 2026 budget at the May 20 PHHS Board meeting.