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Effort continues to find workers on the North Shore in 2018

As the summer of 2018 inches closer, business owners and community leaders on the North Shore continue to look for innovative and reliable means to attract employees for the peak of tourist season.

Trout fishing opportunities are abundant on inland lakes in Cook County. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Trout hatchery in disrepair could impact Cook County fishing

Minnesota’s flagship state-owned trout hatchery in Lanesboro needs $5 million in improvements so anglers can continue to enjoy a regular supply of stocked trout in streams and lakes throughout t

City hears from local youth about tobacco laws

There was a meeting of the Grand Marais City Council on Wednesday, April 11.

Empty propane tanks focus of meeting at Sawtooth Ridges

Joe Friedrichs-

On March 10 there was a 9-1-1 call placed from the Sawtooth Ridges apartment complex in Grand Marais suggesting a possible gas leak in the building.

Thanks to the local emegency dispatchers

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 8 - 14. It’s a time to recognize and lend appreciation to the frontline responders who answer our 9-1-1 calls.

What is FirstNet and will it bring more towers to Cook County?

Joe Friedrichs-

Though it may sound like something out of a Terminator film, FirstNet is indeed a reality in the field of modern communication.

Commissioners approve Capital Improvement Plan

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 10. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

County to host series of public meetings this week

There are several meetings that involve some or all of the Cook County Commissioners taking place April 9 and 10.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Each year in April, a campaign is launched to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

Emergency exercise at Lutsen Mountains includes helicopter

Rhonda Silence-

On Saturday, residents and visitors to Lutsen Mountains were surprised by the appearance of a State Patrol helicopter hovering over the ski hill.