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Another break-in on Cook County's West End

Rhonda Silence-

Less than a month after the Tofte Fire Department reported a break-in at its Fire and Rescue garage, another remote West End structure has had a theft.


Boundary Waters in winter. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

DNR halts environmental review of proposed mine near the BWCA

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Minnesota regulators on Tuesday told the company behind the stalled copper-nickel mine project near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that it’s stopping work on the state’s environ


The Cascade River, looking like a whipped cream dessert on Feb. 12 - Submitted photo

Grand Marais woman survives a near-disastrous snowshoe hike on Cascade River

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A wonderful winter hike turned disastrous for a Grand Marais woman last weekend.


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

New University of Minnesota research shows impact of boat waves on the environment

Joe Friedrichs-

New data from researchers at the University of Minnesota takes a close look at how various motorized boats and the waves they make are impacting the environment.


Wolf in Minnesota. WTIP file photo

Wolves back under federal protection in Cook County and BWCA region

Joe Friedrichs-

Minnesota wolves, including those roaming Cook County and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness region, regained some of their protection from humans this week.


Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center on the Gunflint Trail in winter. Submitted photo

Gunflint Trail museum and nature center adds new director position

Joe Friedrichs-

Mark Hennessy has a deep connection to the Boundary Waters and the Gunflint Trail.


Adam Dettman is a groomer for the Norpine Trail Association. Photo by Barbara Jean Meyers

The inside track on maintaining cross-country ski trails in Cook County

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Cook County is home to the largest network of cross-country trails in the nation with 400 kilometers of pristinely groomed tracks.


The Cook County Real Estate Group could play a role in development in Grand Marais and Cook County. Image courtesy of REVocity

Learning about the Cook County Real Estate Fund

Rhonda Silence-

Recently, a group of community members announced the formation of a new organization, the Cook County Real Estate Fund.