News & Local Affairs
Fenwick to spearhead board role in Community Center planning
-Cook County Commissioner Bob Fenwick Tuesday asked his fellow board members to allow him to take a lead role in planning for the new community center/pool project.
Mush for a Cure raises $30,000 for breast cancer
-This year’s annual Mush for a Cure Sled Dog Fundraiser, March 12-13, raised more than $30,000. Of that amount, organizers say that a minimum of $28,000 will go to the National Breast Ca
Site manager hired for Chik-Wauk
-The Gunflint Trail Historical Society announced the hiring of a site manager for the Chik-Wauk Museum, scheduled to open July 4.
Familiar clues for tree tappers and wolves begin to court
-We can’t feel it, but trees give off energy that melts the snow from their bases, creating tree wells. Early spring is also time for wolf mating.
Inuit throat singers continue ancient tradition
-The Inuit Premiere is being held this weekend at the Sivertson Gallery and the North House Folk School in Grand Marais.
Mayor discusses EDA woes
-At Wednesday’s Grand Marais City Council meeting, Mayor Sue Hakes told the council the group formed to look into alleviating the financial problems of the Economic Development Authority, of w
Weekend News Wrap March 13
-Mush For a Cure update
-County to move to new communication system
-Sheriff Mark Falk Tuesday asked the commissioners for a resolution indicating the county’s intent to participate in a new communications system.


