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2018 shipping season begins on Lake Superior

The anticipated departure of six vessels this week signals a strong start to the 2018 commercial shipping season for the Port of Duluth-Superior and the entire region.

Mayor shares thoughts on conditional use permits

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 14, and there were a number of planning commission items on the agenda.

Update: Hiker thought missing on Kekekabic Trail found safe

Rhonda Silence-

Update: The hiker presumed missing during the weekend of March 16-18 was found safe without needing rescue assistance.

Increasing bear hunt proves valuable to moose calves on Grand Portage land

In response to high predation rates of moose calves in recent years throughout northeastern Minnesota, wildlife officials from the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa took a proactive approac

Update on Lutsen Mountains expansion plan

Lutsen Mountains continues with plans for expansion of the North Shore downhill ski resort.

Low turnout for township elections, annual meetings

Rhonda Silence-

All of the townships in the state of Minnesota meet second Tuesday in March – all 87 townships, including Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder.

Isle Royale to get dozens of wolves over 3-year span

Associated Press (AP)-

The federal government announced March 16 that Isle Royale's decimated wolf population will get an infusion of 20 to 30 new wolves over the next three years.

Cook County delegation visits with officials at state Capitol

This week a delegation of Cook County residents went to the Capitol in St. Paul to speak with Minnesota legislators about projects that are important to Cook County.

Cook County students walk out, join national gun violence protest

March 14 marked the one month anniversary of the school shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School in Parkland, Florida.

County prepares for meeting on proposed Seagull tower

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 13. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.