Happy Hikers update
The Happy Hikers will hike the Lake Trail in Cascade River State Park. Beginning at the parking area along Hwy.
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Grand Portage National Monument seasonal hours for Heritage Center and Historic Depot beginning September 15, 2024
Grand Portage, Minn. – On September 15, 2024, the Heritage Center and Historic Depot will transition to fall hours. Hours for the Heritage Center are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and the hours for the Historic Depot will be 9 a.m. 4 p.m. thru October 14, 2024.
Cook County volleyball team beats Cherry
The Cook County Vikings girls' volleyball team demonstrated its resilience and got off to a great start in the 2024 season with a non-conference win over the always-tough Cherry Tiger volleyball team in an exciting 3-5 contest that saw several games go to the wire.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Walk-In Access lands open Sept. 1 Walk-In Access areas will be open for public use beginning Sunday, Sept.
Hunters asked not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Sunday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars.
Happy Hikers update
The Happy Hikers will hike this 3.2 mile loop to the top of Leveaux Mountain for several grand Lake Superior overlooks. There are some rock and root obstacles, typical of the Superior Hiking Trail.
Vikings 2024 High School Football Schedule
How good will the 2024 Vikings football team be? With eight seniors graduating last year, the Vikings have some big shoes to fill. Gone is team MVP Ray Drressely, and all-district linemen Arlo Christenesen and Recko Helmerson Skilum.
The Cook County Chamber
The Cook County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Drive and Fish Fry, held on Wednesday, August 21st, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Visit Cook County Information Center (116 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais), drew a nice crowd. The event was designed to be inclusive, welcoming both Chamber members and those not yet Chamber members to the casual, outdoor gathering. North Superior Fisheries, a brand new member of the Chamber, provided fresh, local fish. A Raffle Drawing was held at 6 p.m. (after the paper's deadline) for an 11'2 Zebrawood All Day Greyduck Paddle Board. Attendees had the exciting opportunity to meet fellow business owners and community members, fostering new connections and learning about the benefits of membership and how the Chamber supports local businesses. All in all, it was a nice event with a welcoming, fun, atmosphere.