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North Shore Health and Care Center is located in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Adding more licensed bed capacity at North Shore Health could benefit local taxpayers

Joe Friedrichs-

North Shore Health is hoping to increase its licensed bed capacity from 16 to 25 in the years ahead as a means of bringing more revenue to the healthcare facility in Grand Marais.


Stairway Portage in the BWCA. Photo by Kevin Kramer

Stone steps to replace wood on iconic Stairway Portage in BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The Stairway Portage will have a new set of ‘stairs’ next summer.
 
And they’ll be made of stone.
 


Cook County courthouse

Cook County board approves levy of 3 percent

Joe Friedrichs-

While noting the financial benefits of federal grants, public health funding and unforeseen reductions in health care premiums, the Cook County Board of Commissioners set their 2022 budget and levy du


Ty Backlund is a local Minnesota permit to carry instructor. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Ty Backlund talks about being a Minnesota permit to carry instructor

Rhonda Silence-

Ty Backlund of Grand Marais is a certified Minnesota permit to carry instructor. He offers monthly classes in Cook County for those interested in obtaining a permit to carry.


Polymet Mining company logo - Image courtest of Polymet Mining

MPCA reaffirms air permit for PolyMet mine

Associated Press (AP)-

State regulators who three years ago issued an air quality permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota stood by their decision in a report released Monday that said the mine did


School Respect banner - Photo Rhonda Silence

Masks stay for now, but ISD166 is looking to the future

Rhonda Silence-

The School District 166 school board held another long meeting on Thursday, December 16, but they tackled some serious issues, such as the COVID-19 policies at the school and the school budget.


Equipment in the new public works facility for the Cook County Highway Department. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Cook County may face challenges to secure federal dollars from massive infrastructure bill

Joe Friedrichs-

For many years, and through the tenure of multiple highway engineers, Cook County has struggled to maintain and repair its many bridges throughout the massive county.


Entrepreneur Fund business developer Tracy Benson - Submitted photo

Tracy Benson is the Entrepreneur Fund's business developer for the Arrowhead

Rhonda Silence-

The mission of the Entrepreneur Fund is “to actively partner with entrepreneurs to create growing businesses, thriving communities