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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

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

City considers land sale, passes Climate Emergency Declaration

At the last meeting in January, the Grand Marais City Council talked about a possible sale of city land, climate change, and mask mandates.

Twin Metals storage site near Ely. Photo courtesy of Twin Metals Minnesota

More bad news for Twin Metals parent company as Chile aims to nationalize mining

Joe Friedrichs-

The Biden administration last month canceled a move by former President Donald Trump

Cook County begins distributing KN95 masks to community members

Joe Friedrichs-

After a dramatic uptick in the COVID-19 case count during the first month of the year on th

Children at Iron Tykes Learning Center in Mountain Iron - Photo courtesy of Iron Tykes

Iron Tykes Learning Center--an example of a successful community daycare project

Rhonda Silence-

Although Cook County is a wonderful place to raise a family, it also has its challenges. Housing is in short supply for young families.

Local Economic Development Authority needs another member

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) had some ups and downs in January, with the resignation of a board member and the disappointing news that a grant to assist with the o

Fire destroys sauna on Devil Track Lake's South Shore Road

Rhonda Silence-

The Maple Hill and Grand Marais Fire Departments were called to respond to a sauna on fire on Devil Track Lake’s South Shore Road on February 4.

Land-use issues put Cook County Board of Adjustment in public's eye

Joe Friedrichs-

Several recent decisions by the Cook County Board of Adjustment have left some commu

MnDOT seeks feedback on Grand Marais Highway 61 construction

Rhonda Silence-

For two years, the Highway 61 construction through the city of Grand Marais was one of the top topics on WTIP, as residents and visitors dealt with the removal of trees in the road right-of-way, then

Ecklund talks Cook County HRA funding and Twin Metals lease withdrawal

Joe Friedrichs-

The 2022 Minnesota legislative session started this week in St. Paul.