The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring in our area

The U.S. Census Bureau will be hosting 3 events to help folks learn about and apply for vital jobs to complete the 2020 Census on Tuesday and Wednesday. From Cook County and Grand Portage Complete Count Committee - August 20, 2019 Read More »

Hiking to the Skunk coming Wednesday

The four mile round trip hike will be held at Gooseberry Falls State Park Wednesday beginning at 9am. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 24, 2019 Read More »

Fall Open House at Cook County Schools ISD 166 coming Wednesday

Cook County ISD 166 Principal Megan Myers shares details of the upcoming fall open house at Cook County Schools. From Boreal Community Media - August 12, 2019 Read More »

On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth

Lifeguards don't work on “red flag” days, when the Duluth Fire Department puts up red flags on Park Point to let swimmers know there's a high risk of rip currents, strong flows of water that move quickly and directly away from the shore. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 23, 2019 Read More »

Bear Aware Video: Cascade Vacation Rentals visited by Momma Bear and her four cubs

Cascade Vacation Rentals shared this darling video of Momma Bear and her four cubs. Thanks to Jaye White for capturing this special visit. From Cascade Vacation Rentals - August 22, 2019 Read More »

Lutsen resident and ‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey player arrested for assault; family suspects CTE

Mark Pavelich, 61, faces charges of second- and third-degree assault, possession of an illegal shotgun and possession of a gun with a missing serial number after he attacked his neighbor with a 3- to 4-foot metal pole. He remains held in lieu of $250,000 in the Cook County jail. From the Washington Post - August 22, 2019 Read More »

4th annual Care Partners Ice Cream Social coming Sunday.

The event will include sundaes for a $5 donation, a silent auction, and a quilt raffle draw. Media Release from Care Partners - August 7, 2019 Read More »