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PUC, SMMPA and climate change

The Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has made several appeals to its power provider, the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) to develop a plan to deal with the possible imp

School District 166 creates "winter wonderland"

There have been some wintery additions to the playground area of Sawtooth Elementary School/School District 166 in recent weeks.

Local restaurant behind on loan payments to county

Joe Friedrichs-

The owners of the Birch Terrace Supper Club in Grand Marais have not made payments to the county’s revolving loan fund in more than two years, a fact that raised concern among the Cook County Bo

Authorities ask for help to locate missing woman

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff's Office joins the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in asking for the public’s help in locating a Grand Rapids woman who went missing on January 11.&nb

City seeking opinion on flooding tolerance level

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council meets on the second and last Wednesday of each month, so that means the council will gather tomorrow evening. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

PolyMet supporters wore blue colors while orange was the color who do not support the project. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Opinions were mixed at Duluth PolyMet hearing

Clean water. Jobs. Protecting the environment. Maintaining a way of life. The economy.

Local DVS impacted by statewide technical issues

Rhonda Silence-

The State of Minnesota continues to have problems with its vehicle licensing system. Rhonda Silence learns more in this interview with the local driver and vehicle services office.

Nolan won't run again in the 8th

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan said today that he will not run for re-election when his term ends in 2018.

Large crowd gathers in Duluth for PolyMet hearing

Approximately 800 turned up to a public hearing at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center on Feb.

W.E. Connect hoping to reconnect with community

Rhonda Silence-

Although the townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder all have their own town boards and fire departments, as well as their own policies and priorities, they often work together.