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Answering your questions about Cook County Schools’ referendum
There is just one month to go before voters across Cook County cast their ballots in the 2024 election, and with it, the three-question bond referendum for Cook County School District.
Search and Rescue in the Boundary Waters, the cell phone has become the emergency plan
A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BW) can be a life-changing experience that is as close to wilderness we can get in modern world. There are no roads or buildings, only paths (portages), between lakes.
The SS America finds a home
First and Second Thrift Store (located in half of the rehabbed Birchbark Building) in Grand Marais received a mural created by the late Lyle Saethre on Sunday, October 6.
County board holds recognition of Indigenous People’s Day
In 2023 the Minnesota Legislature eliminated Columbus Day as a holiday and made the second Monday of October Indigenous People’s Day in Minnesota.
Law Enforcement Ranger Dies on Namakan Lake in Voyageurs National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) is mourning the loss of a law enforcement park ranger who died Sunday, October 6 in St. Louis County while responding to a call for help.
‘Mayor for a Day Essay Contest’ invites students to share ideas for improving their cities
Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can submit essays by Dec. 13 for a chance to win $100.
Cook and Lake County Burning Restrictions Begin Friday, October 4
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources activated burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct.
Superior National Forest adds Cook & Lake Counties to BWCAW Campfire Restricted areas
Drying conditions prompts campfire restriction coordination between MN DNR and the SNF across the BWCAW, Cook and Lake Counties.