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Act Now: Cook County last in state in Census Response

Jul 16, 2020 12:54PM ● By Editor

According to data today from the U.S. Census Bureau, with a county response state of just 27.9%, Cook County remains the last of 87 counties in the State of Minnesota From Boreal Community Media - July 16, 2020

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Home Food Preservation Webinars for Free!

Jul 15, 2020 01:52PM ● By Editor

Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, or just interested in enjoying the freshness of summer all year long, we invite you to learn more about preserving your harvest. From Cook County MN - July 15, 2020

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Hiking Bridge at Split Rock River won't be built

Jul 13, 2020 05:56AM ● By Editor

The board of the Superior Hiking Trail Association has decided not to build a bridge over the Split Rock River—citing cost and complexity. From WDIO-TV - July 13, 2020

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Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Jul 03, 2020 06:54AM ● By Editor

At the beginning of July, the lake is 9 inches (23 centimeters) above average and 5 inches (13 centimeters) below the record-high level set last year. From WDIO-TV - July 3, 2020

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Cook County’s “Great Place Project” looking for donations

Jun 27, 2020 06:14AM ● By Editor

This year the Cook County Chamber is hoping people will donate so the grants can keep coming. As for this beautiful canoe, selling the raffle tickets virtually is not allowed in Minnesota. By Meteorologist Alex Libby of KBJR-TV - June 26, 2020

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Vote Now: Grand Marais in the running for "Best Coastal Small Town"

Jun 03, 2020 07:32AM ● By Editor

Votes can be cast once a day until polls close at 11 a.m. June 29. The winner, which will be designated as Readers’ Choice and receive a badge of recognition, will be announced July 10. From USA Today and the Ashland Press - June 2, 2020

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Library Expands Pickup Days and Adds Interlibrary Loan Services

May 22, 2020 01:37PM ● By Editor

Starting Wednesday, Grand Marais Public Library will add two additional days to their Pickup Window Program to provide 10 AM until 4:00 PM pickups Monday through Friday. From the Grand Marais Public Library - May 23, 2020

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Cook County Board Extends Local State of Emergency

May 19, 2020 12:12PM ● By Editor

Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport requested the extension as part of the county’s emergency operations response to COVID-19. Media Release from Cook County MN - May 19, 2020

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Notice to Haulers - Lifting of Road Restrictions May 19 and 20

May 18, 2020 03:53PM ● By Editor

The condition of county roads will continue to be inspected daily, and weight restrictions on each road will be removed as soon as conditions allow. From the Cook County MN Highway Department - May 18, 2020

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Non-essential businesses on North Shore prepare to reopen on Monday

May 17, 2020 08:25AM ● By Editor

Under the lifted restrictions, businesses must operate with a 50% capacity, Sullivan said this means they'll allow five customers in the gift shop at a time. By Emma Quinn of KBJR-TV - May 17, 2020

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