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Northern pike caught in a remote Cook County lake. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Pike spearing is legal, taking place in Cook County

With solid ice now available on most Cook County lakes, ice anglers and spearers are gearing up for winter fishing action. For many, winter is a time to seek out the eager-to-bite northern pike.

Cook County YMCA--memberships, history and finances

Rhonda Silence-

When the planning was under way for the opening of the Cook County Community YMCA, there was a lot of discussion about what it would take for the YMCA to succeed.

County considers participation in "Speak Your Peace" civility project

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to take part in the “Speak Your Peace” civility project.

The building that sat vacant for more than a decade in Tofte has been removed. Photo courtesy of Rob Dieter

"Downtown" Tofte sees some changes

Rhonda Silence-

At one time, North Shore realtor Eva Judkins planned to operate a wedding chapel and retail store on a property near Bluefin Bay Resort and the Tofte Town Park.

Bluefin chef from Puerto Rico crafts a new chapter in Minnesota

Joe Friedrichs-

Luis Cortes is used to big water. Now in his mid-40s, the new executive chef at Bluefin Bay Resort spent most of his adult life working at restaurants in Puerto Rico.

Climate change impacts on North Shore river and stream fishing

Joe Friedrichs-

Fishing and time are two things that don’t often go hand in hand.

Researchers will collar, study moose on Isle Royale in 2019

Joe Friedrichs-

Moose and wolves on Isle Royale generated a series of headlines across the country in 2018.

DNR stands firm on Fall River bike trail bridge

Rhonda Silence-

In October, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced its decision on the construction of a bridge over the Fall River in Grand Marais for the Gitchi Gami Bike Trail.

Governor-elect Tim Walz meets community in Grand Portage

Rhonda Silence-

Governor-elect Tim Walz and Lt. Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan set out on a five-day listening tour of the state on November 29.

Checking in with a former Grand Marais resident in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 rocked buildings and shattered roads Friday morning in Anchorage, sending people running into the streets