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Unvaccinated people continue to be primary source of COVID spread in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

With at least 15 new cases of COVID-19 documented in Cook County in a recent report and through Nov.

School board approves incentive for bus drivers and names interim activities director

Rhonda Silence-

At the School District 166 October school board meeting, the need for bus drivers was a top topic.

The damaged electric meter at the antenna site. Submitted photo

Vandals cause power outage and tamper with radio equipment

Rhonda Silence-

Sometime in the early evening on Sunday, Nov. 7, vandals damaged equipment at the antenna site on the hillside overlooking Grand Marais.

Pigeon River border crossing opens to Canadians as travel ban lifts

Joe Friedrichs-

For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinated Canadians will be allowed to cross into the U.S. for reasons that include tourism or family visits.

Officials gathered for this historical recognition of 1854 Treaty boundaries. Photo courtesy of 1854 Treaty Authority

New highway signs honor 1854 Treaty boundaries

Rhonda Silence-

At a gathering hosted by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on October 30, the need to work together and to understand treaty rights was mentioned many times.

Grand Marais to revisit plans for renovation of city hall and liquor store

Rhonda Silence-

At this week’s meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, there will be a review of the 2020 proposal for the renovation of city hall and the municipal liquor store.

Grazing goats at the Cedar Grove Business Park in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Landscaping goats not allowed in the city of Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

A local landscaping and tree removal service in Grand Marais started an experiment on its Cedar Grove Business Park lot in October.

Superintendent speaks about need for demographics in student survey

Rhonda Silence-

Students at School District 166 were recently asked to complete a survey about their school experience last week and some parents have asked why the survey was necessary—and what it will be

Lusten Mountains ski area. Photo by Jaye White

Lutsen Mountains responds to some ski hill expansion concerns

Rhonda Silence-

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Case count for COVID-19 climbs in Cook County ahead of vaccine event for kids

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb in Cook County.