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Cook County Chamber seeks "Business of the Year" nominees

At the Visit Cook County/Cook County Chamber Fall Gala, sc

U.S. Senator Tina Smith. Submitted photo

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith calls for tighter restrictions on big pharma

Joe Friedrichs-

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said Wednesday, Sept.

Bob Klaver steps from the float plane onto a dock at Hungry Jack Lake. Photo by Carl from Rockwood Lodge & Canoe Outfitters

Hiker rescued from BWCA after incident with bear spray

Joe Friedrichs-

A man who accidentally sprayed himself with a canister of bear spray was taken by float plane to the shores of Hungry Jack Lake Wednesday, Sept.

Feds lift roadblock to copper mining in BWCA

Associated Press (AP)-

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday lifted a roadblock to copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northeastern Minnesota, reversing a decision

Fees, tax increases likely for vacation rentals in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County officials and the local Vacation Rental Committee continue to discuss a means to have oversight on the number of vacation rentals in the county.

New owners at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior

Rhonda Silence-

After 30 years of owning and managing Minnesota’s oldest resort, Scott Harrison and Nancy Burns turned over the iconic Lutsen Resort t

Update: Submerged vehicle successfully extracted from Poplar River

The Chevy Trailblazer that has been submerged in the Poplar River since July 12 has been removed.

Electric vehicle charging coming to Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

The City of Grand Marais has been in talks with Arrowhead Electric and Zef Energy about the installation of an electronic vehicle (EV) charging station in the city.

Beth Poliquin paddles her kayak on Lake Superior. Submitted photo

Local paddling guide shares safety reminders for Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

A getaway to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior turned tragic to start Labor Day weekend when a group’s kayak capsized, killing the father of a Wisconsin family and his three children, and lea

Childcare in Cook County: a provider's perspective

Rhonda Silence-

As many local parents and employers know, finding adequate daycare can be a struggle. There has been discussion on the lack of childcare in Cook County.