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Library set to move back in late Nov.

Work on the new Grand Marais Public Library expansion has gotten to the point where Librarian Linda Chappell can set a move-in target date.

Budgets and buildings dominate county board meeting

The county board met this week and budgets were a big part of the discussion. Building projects were also discussed.

Mega relief for Duluth commuters

Motorists, rejoice! After two years of lane closures, reduced speed limits and traffic backups, Interstate 35 will soon flow unfettered through Duluth.

Art Colony is Touchstone Award recipient

Four area non-profits were selected Tuesday for the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation’s Touchstone Awards. The Grand Marais Art Colony was one of those winners.

It's Mid-Oct. and there's snow in the forecast (but not much)

It’s mid-October, so we shouldn’t be surprised at snow. It could happen this week.

Areas reopened on Superior National Forest

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The U.S. Forest Service is reopening some areas of the Superior National Forest for public use.

Pagami Creek Fire stands at 90% contained

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The forest fire burning since August in northeastern Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now 90 percent contained, according to fire authorities yesterday.

Mayor: City supports grooming bike path for snowmobiles

The Grand Marais City Council has again approved grooming the bike trail for winter snowmobile use. That was one issue discussed at the recent city council meeting.

Two local organizations among Touchstone finalists

Nine finalists for Touchstone Awards have been announced by the Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation.

Open burning restrictions lifted in state

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting restrictions on open burning statewide, thanks to the cooler, wet weather.