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The helicopter that would visit Grand Marais if the city grants approval - Photo courtesy of Lake Superior Helicopter Tours

Fisherman's Picnic may see helicopter tours in Grand Marais

Eric Monson of Lake Superior Helicopter Tours was at the Wednesday, May 29 Grand Marais City Council meeting to introduce the ide

Ecklund looks back on 2019 legislative session

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota House of Representatives wrapped up the 2019 legislative session Saturday, May 25. Their work concluded by approving a new two-year state budget.

FLDS leader issued cease-and-desist letter for Pike Lake Road property

Joe Friedrichs-

Seth Jeffs, a known polygamist, convicted felon and member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been ordered by Cook County to immediately stop “earth work acti

Border lakes paddlers Matthew Peterson (left) and Peter Wagner after an epic journey. Submitted photo

Minnesotans break record for border waters paddle

Joe Friedrichs-

Over Memorial Day Weekend, two Minnesota paddlers, Matthew Peterson and Peter Wagner, set out on a legendary paddle across the border lakes along the international line between Minnesota and Ontario.

Cook County adopts vacation rental ordinance

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County is now officially involved with the regulation and oversight of vacation rentals through a specific ordinance.

Nature Conservancy tree planting at Cascade under way

Rhonda Silence-

Years ago, travelers on Highway 61 began to notice the decline of the birch trees along the roadway.

Blowdown Series: Part one, all eyes on the storm

Joe Friedrichs-

Twenty years ago this summer the Boundary Waters and other parts of northern Minnesota were impacted by what is forever known as the Blowdown storm.

A look at the law enforcement log, May 6 - 13

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center in the past week.

One Roof Community Housing works to build homes

Rhonda Silence-

Although home ownership can be challenging, there is help.

Approximately 100 people attended the town hall event about the FLDS church. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Sheriff talks recent town hall on FLDS arrival to Cook County

A large crowd gathered at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais May 18 for a town-hall event focusing on the purchase of local land by Seth Jeffs, a known polygamist, convicted felon and me