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Grand Marais Library Director Amanda St. John issued a short press release on Wednesday, June 12 stating, 'Grand Marais Public Library will be closed from Wednesday, June 12, 2024, through Saturday, June 15, 2024, for staff wellness and to implement new safety measures. Library Director Amanda St. John explained, 'Our staff needs time to adjust to updated safety protocols following recent events.' We plan to reopen on Monday, June 16th, at 10 AM. Thank you for your understanding. ' Last week one of the librarians received death threats from a local man on a Facebook post. Local authorities were contacted but no arrest was made.

The Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations (CCCoLA), representing 19 Lake and Road Associations in Cook County is celebrating 30 years of citizens working together to protect and preserve the waters and shorelands of Cook County. This summer, CCCoLA will be offering several opportunities for community members to learn more about what they can do to protect and preserve waters, shorelands, forests, and property. CCCoLA members are focusing their efforts in 3 main areas: Sub-Surface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS), Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) mitigation, and Lead tackle abatement. These are important factors that impact water quality and that we can all act upon. All are welcome to participate in the workshops and join us at our CCCoLA in-person summer meetings.