CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) report higher than normal activity was noted for fishing opener. Success was overall good, although some local lakes seemed to present more of a challenge than others.

The Grand Marais Public Library is thrilled to host a lively multi-genre discussion with three Minnesota authors on May 28, at 6 PM. The panel will offer something enriching for a wide variety of ...

Another hot, dry day has provided little relief for firefighters in Lake and St. Louis Counties. In a social media post, the Minnesota Incident Command System shared that since Sunday, firefighters ...

5:00 p.m. update: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke for northeast Minnesota. This includes the northern portions of Cook and Lake ...

The City of Grand Marais is excited to invite you to the Grand Opening of the new City Hall and Liquor Store on Thursday, May 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the hard work of our ...

As three large wildfires continue to burn and grow in neighboring St. Louis and Lake Counties, Cook County staff remind community members of the importance of wildfire and emergency preparedness.

The Cook County Historical Society is excited to kick off the summer season of main gallery exhibits at Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery, with solo shows from Neil Sherman and Brock Larson. Larson ...

All-terrain track chairs are available to state park and recreation area visitors with disabilities, expanding access to more parks and trails throughout the state. The Minnesota Department of Natural ...

Ben Nichols's love for music started as a kid in elementary school choir class, and he knew it would lead to a full-fledged career in music. “I always enjoyed music growing up—elementary music classes ...

Every spring I look forward to photographing the ruffed grouse as they go through their ritual of trying to find a mate. After establishing his territory, they pick a favorite log that gives them not ...

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports many of the larger lakes in the Ely area are beginning to open after a stretch of warm weather. ATV use was high, and a heavy emphasis was put on enforcement as ...

Care Partners in the News! Thanks to Boreal Community Media and Haley Brickner for allowing us to share about the wonderful history and continuing work of Care Partners - and for writing such a lovely ...