News & Local Affairs
Grand Marais mayor answers new development questions
Rhonda Silence-There has been some new construction on Fourth Avenue West in Grand Marais and although it was approved over a year ago, some citizens have questioned how and when this project was approved.
Firehalls staffed during overnight phone/911 outage
Rhonda Silence-Arrowhead Electric Cooperative/True North Broadband is conducting planned maintenance overnight tonight that will impact phone and internet service for all of their customers, as well as all
Arrowhead Eagles hosts event at airport
Rhonda Silence-A new nonprofit has formed in Cook County, a "friends of avaition" organization, the Arrowhead Eagles.
School board to consider naming gym again
Rhonda Silence-The School District 166 school board has a very full agenda for its May 17 meeting–the board will hear an update on bond projects such as the culinary arts and science rooms and will consider cu
Former Tomteboda site demolition coming soon
Rhonda Silence-There has been a great deal of activity on the site of the former Tomteboda Motel, later known as Gateway Motel, over the last year.
Filing period for county board, other offices opens May 22
Joe Friedrichs-November is bound to be an interesting month here in Cook County. The month will get off to a roaring start with Election Day on Nov. 6.
Arrowhead Electric CEO resigns
Rhonda Silence-Joe Pandy came on board as the CEO of Arrowhead Electric Cooperative in September 2017.
On Friday, May 11, Pandy’s tenure with Arrowhead came to an abrupt end.
Local DNR officer involved with wildfire investigation unit
Rhonda Silence-When wildfire strikes, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources needs to know the cause.
Planes taking pictures of Cook County land and property in 'Pictometry' study
Joe Friedrichs-If you notice a plane flying overhead in May right here in Cook County, there is a chance you could be on camera.
Lakes expected to be ice-free for fishing opener
-Most, or possibly all, of Cook County’s lakes will be ice free on Saturday, May 12, a welcome sign for this year’s fishing opener.


