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The remains of the April 13 fire in downtown Grand Marais, as seen the day after the fire. Photo by Lindsey Gau

Businesses destroyed by April 13 fire get go-ahead for cleanup

Rhonda Silence-
A devastating fire destroyed three buildings in Grand Marais on April 13.

North Shore Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic have a unique partnership, officials say.

Hospital administrator discusses first COVID-19 case in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County confirmed the first case of COVID-19 June 10, noting that the infected person is a male resident of Cook County in his 30s.


The polling place at the Grand Portage Community Log Building was arranged to maintain physical distancing. Submitted photo.

Grand Portage election board explains COVID-19 prevention measures for voters

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa held its primary for two seats on the Tribal Council on Tuesday, June 9.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County reports first confirmed case of COVID-19

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County confirmed the first case of COVID-19 today, noting that the infected person is a male resident of Cook County in his 30s.


The Old Log Community building was the polling place for the Tuesday, June 9 primary election. Submitted photo

Grand Portage Tribal Council primary results announced

Rhonda Silence-

Unofficial results have been shared in the Tuesday, June 9 Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council primary.


Firefighters and street crews work to clean up the fuel spill from the accident at the temporary stoplight. Submitted photo

Pickup collides with semi at temporary stoplight on the old Gunflint Trail

Rhonda Silence-
Emergency responders were paged to a collision between a pickup truck and a semi at the temporary stoplight on 5th Street in Grand Marais this afternoon, June 9.

Kate and Steve Surbaugh got their start in Cook County at Sawbill Canoe Outfitters in the early '90s. Submitted photo

Cook County couple navigate careers, family life amid COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

On many levels, Cook County residents Kate and Steve Surbaugh had every reason to believe 2020 was going to be an ideal year.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - Photo Rhonda Silence

Truck in ditch caused June 4 Gunflint Trail traffic detour

Rhonda Silence-

Motorists traveling near the Gunflint Hills Golf Course on June 4 may have had to make a temporary detour as a large commercial vehicle was removed from the ditch after a tire blowout.