The Cook County News-Herald's newest Gunflint Trail weather reporter is James (Jim) Block, who lives on Seagull Lake with his wife, Rene. While relatively new to the area, he is familiar with collecting and disseminating weather-related data.
University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of maple syruping workshops across the state this winter. The workshop in Cook County will take place on Monday February 19th from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
The Grand Marais Playhouse will hold an interest meeting Tuesday, January 30 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts for anyone ( adult or High school age) who would be interested in acting in a community play beginning Feb.
Minnesota's Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) is awarding seed grants to 45 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects—including six within the northeast region of Minnesota. The projects range from educational outreach on clean energy incentives, energy efficiency for manufactured homes, and skill-building for clean energy careers.
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the punishment exceeds $150 and/or ten days in jail and/or includes one year of supervised adult probation. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.
Well, we finally got winter this winter. David Johnson captured this snowarama picture this past week which reminds one of a Claude Monet winter scene.
Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator North Shore Health (NSH) recognized a major gap in care for patients needing mental healthcare in the community. Patients were coming into the ER with specialized mental healthcare needs.
Brian Larsen The Grand Marais City Council met on January 10 and conducted various business, including their annual organizational meeting. The Consent Agenda was first on the council's to do list, which was unanimously approved.
Brian Larsen The Cook County Chamber of Commerce's first 'Chamber Connect' of 2024 was held at Dappled Fern Fibers, 15 Broadway Ave., downtown Grand Marais, on Tuesday, January 16th, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.