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Discovering and monitoring wildlife in your backyard
-Have you ever wondered what animals are visiting your yard or property? Unbeknownst to many, there are a variety of creatures that visit and even live on your property that you may never see.
Rep. Cravaack office to open Monday
-Eighth District U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack announced that his newest constituent services office in Duluth will officially open Monday, April 4. A grand opening ceremony with Rep.
Mayor: Emergency Services Conference will hold airplane crash drill in city
-Grand Marais Mayor Larry Carlson stopped into Thursday's AM Community Calendar.
Lodging tax revenues continue upward trend
-Lodging tax revenues for February were up from the same month last year county-wide according to the latest report from the Cook County Auditor-Treasurer’s office.
Annual health survey does not include Cook County
-Generally, the healthiest Minnesota counties are in the southern part of the state and the least healthy are primarily in the north. In fact Lake County is listed as one of the least healthy.
Lima Green Project public input open house is April 1
-The Gunflint Ranger District is developing a proposal for vegetation management activities for the Lima Green Project. The project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red and white pine,
Two drug initiatives take shape in county
-Two drug programs are taking place in Cook County. A prescription drug initiative begins in April and the county is cooperating with the Border Patrol to help curb local illegal drug sale and use.
Fenwick to manage Superior National Golf Course
-At a special meeting of the Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority on Friday, March 25, the EDA accepted the recommendation of its golf course committee and voted to offer forme
Salsa, swing, polka and more: Ann and Wayne Russ share 15 years of teaching dance in Cook County
-Whether it’s polka, salsa, or swing, Ann and Wayne Russ can dance—and teach—it all.
Environmental Assessment “scoping” for Great Lakes announced
-The National Park Service is planning to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Plan for ten parks located in the Great Lakes region.