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Grand Marais mayor answers new development questions

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

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

A new nonprofit has formed in Cook County, a "friends of avaition" organization, the Arrowhead Eagles.


 

School board to consider naming gym again

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


The former Tomteboda Motel site is slated for demolition and cleanup soon

Former Tomteboda site demolition coming soon

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

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

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.


Cook County DNR Conversation Officer Darin Fagerman. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Local DNR officer involved with wildfire investigation unit

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

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.