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Grand Marais downtown area. Photo by Jaye White

Workforce burnout in Cook County: A 2021 community conversation

Joe Friedrichs-

Heat. Smoke. A surge of visitors. The lingering COVID-19 global pandemic.


Kelly Swearingen - Photo by Rhonda Silence

City Councilor Kelly Swearingen resigns her post

Rhonda Silence-

At the end of the Wednesday night Grand Marais City Council meeting, Councilor Kelly Swearingen made an announcement that was a surprise to many.


Cook County courthouse - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Public hearing set as county board nears vote on formation of HRA

Joe Friedrichs-

A public hearing that could influence the future of forming a proposed Housing Redevelopment Authority in Cook County is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 10.


Lake County, Minnesota. WTIP file photo

Masks recommended in Lake County regardless of vaccination status

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 in Lake County continues to climb as state and local public health offic


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Use of Cook County lodging tax discussed during county board meeting

Joe Friedrichs-

The local lodging tax is the economic engine bringing so many tourists to Cook County and the use of these funds should be reconsidered to address the local housing crunch, according to a former count


The Canada geese in the Grand Marais harbor seem unimpressed by the boat launch work underway. Photo by Rhonda Silence

An update on the DNR boat launch improvements in the Grand Marais harbor

Rhonda Silence-

Work is well underway on the boat launch improvements in the Grand Marais harbor, in the Grand Marais Recreation Park.


US Forest Service logo courtesy of USDA Forest Service

Fires reported in BWCA and near the Gunflint Trail following weekend storms

Joe Friedrichs-

A small fire was reported today (July 26) in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ogishkemuncie Lake.
 


There was always a crowd at the Gunflint Canoe Races. File photo, Rhonda Silence 2019

Gunflint Canoe Races look different in 2021

Rhonda Silence-

Although the work of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department goes on, the major event that so many folks look forward to each year, the Gunflint Canoe Races, was canceled for 2021.


A Red Flag Warning means fire danger is extremely high. Image courtesy of National Weather Service

Fire danger is VERY HIGH and a Red Flag warning has been issued

Rhonda Silence-

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fire danger is VERY HIGH in Cook County.