Cook County Highway Department Lifts Seasonal Road Restrictions

Seasonal load restrictions have ended on some gravel roads, effective today. Legal weight trucks can use these roads, unless otherwise posted - Cook County Highway Department - May 29, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Connections: Community Center June Programs

As we slide into warmer weather and summer, your Community Center will be busy this year. As soon as the snow melted, the skateboard park, playgrounds, and tennis/pickleball courts were in full swing - Cook County, MN - May 29, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Road 60 Culvert Replacement Scheduled Tuesday

Two culverts on County Road 60 are scheduled for replacement on Tuesday-Wednesday, June 2-3, 2026, weather permitting - Cook County - May 29, 2026 Read More »

Palisade Head Recovery

The body was recovered by the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit and Rescue Squad personnel - Lake County Sheriff's Office - May 28, 2026 Read More »

Updated: Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts continue prescribed fires this week

The Superior National plans to continue spring prescribed fire operations. Fire managers expect to implement the Kawishiwi Lakes unit on May 26, followed by the Sunfish prescribed fire planned on May 28 or 29, depending on conditions - SNF - May 25, 2026 Read More »

Hundreds of Trail Enthusiasts to Celebrate 40 Years of the Superior Hiking Trail on Saturday, June 6 with a Community-wide Hike and Party

Participants can register online to choose their preferred section of Trail to hike, run, or explore at their own pace - SHTA- May 28, 2026 Read More »

Update: Bipartisan lawmakers secure $350K in Stewart Trail, Brimson Complex wildfire relief from IRRR

A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers who represent NE Minnesota announced $350,000 in state funding to support communities and businesses recovering from recent wildfires - Boreal - May 27, 2026 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - May 27, 2026 Read More »

Minnesota DNR to launch phase one of new electronic licensing system on June 9

The upcoming June 9 launch will allow users to purchase and store licenses via a website, email, a mobile app, or in-person - Boreal - May 26, 2026 Read More »

Let’s Plant Trees Distributes 4,300 Free Trees in Grand Marais and Along the Gunflint Trail

Let’s Plant Trees distributed 4,300 free native tree seedlings in Grand Marais on Sunday, May 24, continuing its effort to help residents across northern Minnesota plant trees, restore forests, and be part of local reforestation in a hands-on way - May 26, 2026 Read More »