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Hovland Town Hall Meeting The public is invited to meet with Cook County Assessor Bob Thompson at the Hovland Town Hall on Wednesday, May 18. Cook County Commissioner Deb White will host the meeting which will begin at 5 p.m.
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Historical Reflection
Photo reprinted from a November 1985 edition of the Cook County News-Herald. Louis Terrizzi holds the Mill Cat while on his lunch break.
Volunteers Needed for Bike Safety Rodeo – Thursday, May 16
The Bike Safety Rodeo has become a much loved and anticipated annual event in Grand Marais, bringing families and children from across the county together to help kids learn how to bike safely. Each year this event is possible thanks to community volunteers and this year, we need you! Over twenty volunteers are needed to make this event happen and there are still many roles available.
Mile Creek Road Realignment and Bridge Construction starting May 28 at Grand Portage National Monument
Construction to align a portion of Mile Creek Road and construct a new bridge over Grand Portage Creek will begin on May 28, 2024, with anticipated completion in Fall 2024. The National Park Service published a Finding of No Significance Impact (FONSI) for the project on March 21, 2023.
Grand Marais Ole Opry returns!
KATE FITZGERALD The North Shore Music Association is pleased to present the Grand Marais Ole Opry VII. This popular showcase offers a lively mix of classic country, old-time, and bluegrass music.
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Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
BWCAW Trail Organization Practices for 2024 Season
Press Release by Boundary Waters Advisory Committee More than twenty Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness enthusiasts attended a ‘Spring Hike and Camp’ this past Saturday at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake, MN. The hosting organization was the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (BWAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that restores, maintains, and advocates for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trails.
Flintlock Range Association update
On Friday, April 26, the Flintlock Range Association had its first membership event hosted at Up Yonder from 5:00 7:00 p.m. The event was well attended, with over 100 people there showing support for the organization.
Meet the Class of 2024
Ethan Henry Tate is the son of Sara Tate, Grand Marais. Ethan participated in baseball and football during school and worked for Tire & Auto for work-study.
Earth Day celebration a success!
BRIAN LARSEN This past Saturday, April 20, the community came together to celebrate Earth Day at the local high school. The gymnasium was full of displays and ideas about how to improve this ellipsoid sphere we are all traveling on during the Earth Day celebration.