Committee of the Whole Focuses on Cultivating Positive Public Engagement

At the Tuesday, Jan 15 Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Board and Administration held a working session facilitated by Valerie Marasco, Director of Emergency Management & Public Information, dedicated to improving public engagement and communication of County information. Media release from Cook County - January 17, 2019 Read More »

Successful snowmobile rides start with safety mindset

DNR reminds snowmobile riders of safety tips ahead of Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 17, 2019 Read More »

Isle Royale: A Wildlife Biologist’s Dream

It provides the ideal location for the famous, 60 year-old study of its wolf and moose populations—the longest ongoing study of a predator-prey relationship in the world. By Kevin Swain from thepolitic.org - January 17, 2019 Read More »

Take A Kid Ice Fishing for free this weekend!

Minnesotans age 16 or older fish free with kids Jan. 19-21. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 15, 2019 Read More »

Fast Friends at the Library coming Saturday.

Library Friends of Cook County and Grand Marais Public Library are offering another round of Fast Friends at Grand Marais Public Library on Saturday, January 19, from 11 AM until 1 PM Media release from the Grand Marais Public Library - January 2, 1018 Read More »

Blood Moon of January 2019: 5 Questions Answered for the Total Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse will appear overnight from Sunday (Jan. 20) to Monday (Jan. 21), and the potentially copper-colored moon — dubbed a "blood moon" — will be visible from all of North and South America. By Doris Elin Salazar, Space.com Contributor | January 14, 2019 Read More »

Winter's Gathering and Dance Feat coming to Hovland on Saturday

Mark your calendars for the concert featuring the SplinterTones at the Hovland Town Hall on Saturday, January 19 at 7pm. From Boreal Community Media - December 25, 2018 Read More »