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Conversation continues on changes to North House Folk School lease

The Grand Marais City Council meets Wednesday, September 26 at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. and discussion continues on the city’s lease with the North House Folk School.

EDA helps Lutsen workforce rental housing project meet funding gap

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority is involved in a number of housing projects, including a workforce rental housing project in Lutsen.

Wolves from Grand Portage to be relocated to Isle Royale

Joe Friedrichs-

An estimated six to eight wolves will be brought from the Upper Midwest and possibly Ontario to Isle Royale by the end of October, according to officials from the National Park Service involved in an

Moose hunt continues in Cook County in 2018

Joe Friedrichs-

At least 23 bull moose will likely be harvested this year during a moose hunt by Chippewa bands in northeastern Minnesota, according to public documents and officials with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake

Commissioner candidate forum from Sept. 20

Joe Friedrichs-

There are two contested seats to serve on the Cook County Board of Commissioners this year, and Election Day is fast approaching on Nov. 6. Mail-in ballots are expected to be mailed out by Oct.

Preschool fun - Photo by Christina Vlinder/Flickr

Changes for preschool at School District 166

Rhonda Silence-

There have been some staffing adjustments at the start of the year for School District 166, including a reduction in the school's planned preschool offering.

The City of Grand Marais wants to hear from pedestrians

City still seeking comments on pedestrian walking plan

Rhonda Silence-

The City of Grand Marais is working on a pedestrian plan. The purpose of the plan is to identify the transportation needs of people moving at a walking pace.

EDA and One Roof Housing host open house on Nordic Star Drive

Rhonda Silence-

Community members were invited to an open house at the Nordic Star housing development on Tuesday, September 18.

EDA votes to support DNR plans for Fall River bike trail bridge

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) tackled a number of matters at its September 18 meeting.

Lightning strike at Grand Marais Campground

Rhonda Silence-

The thunder and lightning during the late night rain storm on Sunday, September 16, startled many, but probably none more so than Scott Johnson, a camper at the Grand Marais campground.