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New owners for local laundromat

At one time or another we’ve all visited a laundromat, but few of us think of them as business opportunities. Not so for Terry and Lori Backlund of Grand Marais.

Ambulance drivers, medical responders wanted at local hospital

Staff with North Shore Ambulance in Cook County are looking for drivers, emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians in 2018.

Election filing open now for township elections

Rhonda Silence-

Citizens in Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder interested in serving on their respective township boards need to file now to be eligible for election in March 2018.

Cold snap raises question: What's the difference between weather and climate?

The weather continues to be big news along the North Shore and surrounding region. It’s what most people are talking about in the coffee shops and local pubs and restaurants.

Commissioner Ginny Storlie selected as 2018 board chair

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 2. This was a special meeting of the county board, one that takes place annually near the start of January.

Home on Devil Track Road damaged by fire

Rhonda Silence-

An emergency call went out at 3:45 a.m. on New Year’s Day—a homeowner on Devil Track Road in Grand Marais had a wood-burning stove chimney fire.

Grand Marais City Council wraps up 2017

Rhonda Silence-

As promised, the Grand Marais City Council's December 27 meeting was quick. But that doesn't mean the city doesn't have a full agenda for projects in the year ahead.

Search & Rescue locates missing snowshoer

Rhonda Silence-

As darkness fell on Thursday, December 28, Mickey Brazell of Grand Marais called 9-1-1 to report that his wife, Dee Brazell, was lost in the woods somewhere in the Bally Creek area of Grand Mara

Frozen landscape near Lake Superior. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Local resort owners share thoughts on frigid temperatures

There were record-low temperatures reported across northern Minnesota this week.

Dan Shirley to join ISD 166 school board

Rhonda Silence-

There will be a new representative for the West End of the county at the next School District 166 school board meeting.