Saturday, April 11, 2026

BUSINESS

Unfurling Quality and Community at Dappled Fern Fibers

Leaving her sheep and “yarn farm” behind in Pequot Lakes, MN, Kristin Lindholm and her husband moved to Grand Marais to work in education...

The Ever-Changing Face of the North Shore

Over the years, there have been many changes along the North Shore. Businesses have changed hands, some have closed, new ones have opened, and...

DEED Announces $762,000 in Grants to Spur Business Expansion

Every few months, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announces several new significant investments aimed at boosting job growth among Minnesota...

Three Unit Townhome Destroyed in Caribou Highlands Fire in Lutsen

The strength of the North Shore’s ‘mutual aid’ network was put to the test this week when smoke was first reported at Caribou Highlands...

Minnesota DNR seeks applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program

The Minnesota DNR will host a virtual open house on March 17 for those without law enforcement experience to learn about the Conservation Officer...

A National Nod for Our ‘Big Water’ Trail: Gitchi-Gami Among USA Today’s Top 20

The Minnesota DNR’s ambitious vision for the 86-mile Gitchi-Gami trail along Lake Superior reached a major milestone this week with a prestigious nomination for...

Cook County EDA Looks at the Real Impact of its Small‑Business Development Fund

Siri Anderson, one of Cook County’s Economic Development Authority commissioners, still carries something she learned years ago as a student of the late U.S....

A Successful 2025 for Oddz & Endz

Janice LatzBoard President,Oddz & Endz Oddz & Endz, the quirky community thrift store just west of Grand Marais, is thrilled to report on a wildly...

Minnesota Gas Prices Hit Lowest February Levels Since Before the Pandemic

Good news. As of February 9, 2026, the average price for regular gasoline in Minnesota is $2.65 per gallon, down from $3.03 last year,...

Minnesota Exports Plunge 14% as Trade Headwinds Stiffen

Minnesota’s economy slowed sharply in the third quarter of 2025 as energy sales to Canada fell and trade tensions hit state exports. According to data...

LOCAL NEWS

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