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Candidates vying for District 3A House seat

Rob Ecklund is the incumbent for the District 3A seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He is running for re-election this year on the DFL ticket.

Certain fees to change for BWCA permits in 2019

Joe Friedrichs-

There are some changes coming regarding permits to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

UPDATE: High winds down trees and power lines throughout county

Rhonda Silence-

UPDATE, approximately 3 p.m. on Oct. 6 - Arrowhead crews restored power to members as of 9:45 PM Friday, October, 5, 2018.

Rena Rogers is running for the District 3 seat at ISD 166

Meet the School District 166 board candidates

Election Day is fast approaching. It is November 6, but county residents will receive their mail ballots much earlier, probably mid-October.

City Council Candidate Forum 2

Election Day is Nov. 6, and there are a number of candidates vying for a Grand Marais City Council seat.

The Colvill area was hard hit by high winds on October 3. - Photo by Missy Smith

October wind storm clean-up continues

Rhonda Silence-

All across the county, residents and businesses are clearing downed trees from driveways, decks and vehicles.

WTIP City Council Candidate Forum

Election Day is Nov. 6, and there are a number of candidates vying for a Grand Marais City Council seat.

Local schools among those denied state security grants

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Education announced Monday that more than 120 schools will share the $25 million in safety grant funding approved by the Legislature in May as part of a capital investment

Electrical fire, but no damage to Grand Marais home

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Law Enforcement Center received a 9-1-1 call at 8:30 Monday morning, October 1, reporting a structure fire on First Avenue East in Grand Marais.

County administrator discusses local tax base

During a board meeting Sept. 11, the Cook County Board of Commissioners set the 2019 Preliminary Levy at $553,460 - a 5.99 percent increase over last year.